A's outfielder Lawrence Butler undergoes surgery on right patellar tendon

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Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler underwent surgery on his right patellar tendon on Friday in hopes he will be ready for spring training next year.

Dr. Mike Banffy at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Center in Los Angeles performed what the A's announced was a successful procedure to repair the partial tendon tear as well as removal of scar tissue. Butler also was given a platelet-rich plasma injection in his left patella tendon because of tendonitis.

Butler batted .234 this season with 21 home runs, 63 RBIs and 22 stolen bases.

The 25-year-old is the club's Roberto Clemente Award nominee for his off-the-field work.

The A's signed Butler in March to a $65.5 million, seven-year contract, making him one of their centerpieces for their scheduled 2028 move to Las Vegas.

Groundbreaking on the $2 billion, 33,000-fan capacity stadium took place June 23, and the vertical work began in early September.

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