The Athletics and rising-star outfielder Lawrence Butler are in talks on a long-term contract extension, The Athletic reports. The parameters of such discussions are not known, which mean it could be a more standard extension that covers Butler's forthcoming arbitration years,

Fresh off a breakout performance last year, right fielder Lawrence Butler is engaged in talks about a contract extension with the A’s, people briefed on the discussions who were not authorized to speak publicly told The Athletic.