June 26, 2025
AnalysisThe Athletics are wrapping up their series in Detroit with a day game after a night game and are facing a left-handed starting pitcher (
Dietrich Enns), so manager Mark Kotsay likely viewed Thursday's contest as a good opportunity to give the left-handed-hitting Butler a breather.
Brent Rooker will step in as the Athletics' starter in right field after Butler went 6-for-24 with a home run and a stolen base while playing in each of the last six games.