Lawrence Butler

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler (knee) broke out in his first full season at the big leagues in 2024, slashing .262/.317/.490 (130 wRC+) with 22 homers and 18 steals across 451 plate appearances. Butler profiled as an ascending star entering 2025, and while he still had solid power-speed numbers with 21 homers and 22 steals, the 25-year-old's strikeout rate read more...

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler (knee) broke out in his first full season at the big leagues in 2024, slashing .262/.317/.490 (130 wRC+) with 22 homers and 18 steals across 451 plate appearances. Butler profiled as an ascending star entering 2025, and while he still had solid power-speed numbers with 21 homers and 22 steals, the 25-year-old's strikeout rate ballooned to 28.4%, and his quality of contact regressed as he battled through a knee injury, leading to an underwhelming .234/.306/404 (96 wRC+) line. The 26-year-old underwent surgery in the offseason to repair a torn patellar tendon in his right knee, and he is expected to be ready for the start of Spring Training. The 25-year-old outfielder is a prime candidate to bounce back with improved health. Butler's splits against left-handed pitching are an area he still needs to improve, though he projects as the Athletics' everyday right fielder and brings 30-30 upside in 2026. However, fantasy managers should expect a 20/20 season as ATC projects Butler to slash .241/.307/.424 with 21 home runs and 18 steals in 2026.less...