Lawrence Butler's Spring Debut Delayed Due to Offseason Knee Surgery

Butler will be held out of Cactus League action until mid-spring as he recovers from offseason knee surgery. He underwent surgery in October to repair a torn patellar tendon in his right knee and received a PRP injection for tendinitis in his left knee. While in the final stages of rehab and expected to be ready for Opening Day, the Athletics will ease him into game action. Butler posted a .234/.306/.404 line in 2025 while playing through knee issues.