Athletics Eye June Changes After Rough May
Oakland's A's are looking to shake things up in June after another difficult May, with questions surrounding Lawrence Butler's role.
The Athletics had a difficult May, continuing a pattern of poor performance in that month. The team is expected to make changes heading into June in hopes of reversing their fortunes. Lawrence Butler, who signed a significant contract extension, is among the players whose situation is being closely watched. The article frames June as a pivotal month for the franchise's direction.
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