Athletics: Lawrence Butler had patellar tendon surgery

The following medical update on Lawrence Butler is courtesy of the Athletics

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler underwent successful surgery on his right patellar tendon with Dr. Mike Banffy at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Banffy performed a partial tendon tear repair and debridement of chronic scar tissue. Lawrence also received a PRP injection into his left patella tendon, under ultrasound guidance, to address chronic tendonitis.     

Butler will rehab throughout the off-season in preparation for Spring Training 2026.

Lawrence Butler has the @Athletics first 20-20 season since Coco Crisp in 2013 👀 pic.twitter.com/f0KZbitSbf

— MLB (@MLB) September 14, 2025

More on Athletics OF Lawrence Butler

Lawrence Butler just put the finishing touches on a 2025 season that saw the A’s outfielder bat .234 with 21 home runs, 63 RBI, and 22 stolen bases over a career-high 152 games played.

With 20+ homers and 20+ steals, Butler became the first member of the Athletics to post a 20-20 season since former outfielder Coco Crisp did so during the 2013 season.

Butler, 25, posted his second-straight season with 20+ home runs and 57+ RBI. The outfielder also racked up 30 doubles, two triples, and walked 59 times (third-most on the Athletics).

Upcoming San Francisco Giants & MLB Offseason Schedule

• Tuesday, September 30th – MLB Playoffs begin
• Friday, October 24th – 2025 World Series begins
• MLB Free Agency begins the day after the World Series concludes
• December 7-11th – MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, Florida
• Mid-November – MLB Non-Tender Deadline
• Early-January – MLB Arbitration Negotiations
• Mid-February – Pitchers & Catchers report for Spring Training

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