PT TODAY: A's cut Butler, shuffling lineup
Sep 11 2016
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| American League | National League | |
| Athletics | Billy Butler released | |
| Oakland Athletics 1B Billy Butler was released Sunday, Sept. 11. Source: MLB.com | |
| BHQ take: OAK will fill in at the DH slot from around the diamond, with Stephen Vogt getting some additional DH AB with Bruce Maxwell receiving a PT boost behind the plate. Expect Khris Davis to shift more to DH as well, allowing Max Muncy yet another shot at the OF, with Danny Valencia continuing to play most days in RF. Vogt (4.4 RAR) remains a decent bet at CA, and with more DH time may improve his hitting down the stretch. Muncy likely will platoon with Brett Eibner in LF when Davis isn't... |
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