Butler's (illness) two-game absence is due to a clubhouse altercation with teammate Danny Valencia, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Bob Melvin confirmed that Butler is suffering from nausea and vomiting, but ruled out the flu. The Athletics have declined to comment further on the altercation between Butler and Valencia. It is unclear when Butler will make his return, but there will likely be more updates on his status in the near future.

Butler (illness) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Butler didn't even make it to the ballpark for Saturday's contest, and wasn't really expected to return for Sunday's series finale. He'll be reevaluated by the team, and should be considered questionable for the three-game series against the Indians that begins Monday.

Butler is not in the lineup Saturday due to illness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

While it's possible Butler may not have been in the lineup regardless, the A's clarified that he's battling an illness and did not make the trip to the ballpark with the team. It's unclear whether Butler will join the team prior to the game, but at this point he's not likely to be available off the bench.

Butler is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

He remains in a part-time role even after a .328/.434/.565 month of July -- Wednesday's absence marks his fifth in nine games in August. Khris Davis will serve as the designated hitter Wednesday with Coco Crisp in left field and Jake Smolinski in center. The A's owe Butler more than $11 million in 2017 in the final year of a three-year, $30 million pact.

Butler is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

The Athletics appear to have gone back to Khris Davis as their primary DH, as Butler will be out of the lineup for the second straight game and the third time in four games. Butler's lack of positional versatility will continue to hurt his case for receiving everyday at-bats.

Butler is not in Saturday's lineup against the Cubs on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

This will mark the second time in the last three games that Butler is out of the lineup. In his place, Khris Davis will man the DH spot while facing Jake Arrieta.

Butler is out of the lineup Thursday against the Angels, San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports.

EDGE Analysis

Butler will take a seat as Khris Davis mans the DH spot Thursday. This will mark the third time in the past four games that Butler is out of the starting lineup, but the 30-year-old has four multi-hit games in his last five contests and will likely be back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs.

Butler is out of the lineup Sunday against the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

Butler's playing time has been on the rise since the All-Star break, and the veteran DH has responded with an excellent 10-for-24 (.417 average) showing at the dish, which includes two homers. The Athletics have made it clear that they'll be sellers as Monday's non-waiver trade deadline approaches, and with bats such as Josh Reddick and Danny Valencia potentially on the move, Butler's path to regular at-bats should only become clear. Butler will rest Sunday, however, paving the way for Khris Davis to slot in as the DH.

Butler is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Butler has started 12 of the last 20 games, and owners should be able to expect a similar role from him going forward. He has been consistently mediocre in recent seasons, with a .311 wOBA in three straight seasons and a wRC+ between 95 and 99 in each of the past three seasons.

Butler went 3-for-4 with an RBI in a 7-6 loss to the Rangers on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Butler continues to have his most productive month of the season, hitting .325 with a .900 OPS in July. However, even amidst his spike in offensive production, the nine-year vet has continued to see a decline in power, notching only three home runs and 25 RBI on the year.