Athletics Secure Future with Lawrence Butler Deal and Las Vegas Branding Partnership

The Oakland A’s finalize a $65.5 million contract extension with outfielder Lawrence Butler and announce a $8.5 million sleeve patch deal as they prepare for their 2028 move to Las Vegas.

• The Athletics signed outfielder Lawrence Butler to a seven-year, $65.5 million contract, with potential escalators increasing its value to $87.5 million.
• The team also finalized a $8.5 million sleeve patch sponsorship with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, promoting their future home city.
• The A's will play at least three seasons in Sacramento before moving to a new 30,000-seat stadium in Las Vegas, set to open in 2028.
• In addition to Butler, the team has made significant investments in players like Brent Rooker and Luis Severino, signaling a shift in spending strategy.
• The Athletics are positioning themselves as a competitive force in the AL West, with a mix of young talent and veteran acquisitions boosting their roster.

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