The Athletics and rising-star outfielder Lawrence Butler are in talks on a long-term contract extension, The Athletic reports. The parameters of such discussions are not known, which mean it could be a more standard extension that covers Butler's forthcoming arbitration years,

Fresh off a breakout performance last year, right fielder Lawrence Butler is engaged in talks about a contract extension with the A’s, people briefed on the discussions who were not authorized to speak publicly told The Athletic.

The Athletics already extended star outfielder Brent Rooker and are now working on a contract with Lawrence Butler.