Butler went 2-for-4 in Sunday's 9-0 loss to the Astros.
Butler was the lone Athletics player to record multiple hits in the season finale, depositing a pair of singles. The outfielder really turned things around in the second half, slashing .280/.357/.496 with 12 homers, 40 RBI, 33 runs and four stolen bases in 66 games after the All-Star break. Overall, Butler will close 2026 with a .237/.326/.394 slash line, 17 homers, 62 RBI, 64 runs and 10 stolen bases across 154 contests.