Athletics' Lawrence Butler: Getting the Day Off

A Well-Deserved Break

Oakland Athletics' first baseman, Lawrence Butler, will be taking a well-deserved day off on Tuesday. The 28-year-old has been a key part of the Athletics' success this season, batting .302 with 25 home runs and 85 RBIs.

Butler has played in all but one of the Athletics' games this season, and he has been a consistent force in the middle of the lineup. He is currently second in the American League in RBIs, and he is on pace to finish the season with over 100 RBIs for the first time in his career.

With the Athletics having a day off on Monday, manager Bob Melvin decided to give Butler a day off on Tuesday as well. This will give Butler a chance to rest and recharge for the final stretch of the regular season.

A Tough Season

The Athletics have had a tough season, but they are still in contention for a wild-card spot. They are currently 67-65, and they are 3.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays for the second wild-card spot.

Butler has been one of the few bright spots for the Athletics this season. He has been a consistent presence in the middle of the lineup, and he has helped the Athletics stay in contention for a playoff spot.

The Athletics will need Butler to continue to produce down the stretch if they want to make the playoffs. He is a key part of the team's offense, and he will need to continue to be a leader in the clubhouse.

Looking Ahead

The Athletics have a tough schedule down the stretch, but they are still in contention for a wild-card spot. They will need Butler to continue to produce, and they will need to play well as a team if they want to make the playoffs.

Butler is confident that the Athletics can make a run at the playoffs. He believes that the team has the talent and the determination to get the job done.

"We're not going to give up," Butler said. "We're going to keep fighting until the end."