Michigan State athletic director Jon J Batt is scheduled to begin an official role at the University of Kentucky on July 28, according to reports. The transition follows an agreement that reduces the amount Michigan State will receive under Batt’s contractual buyout. Yahoo Sports reports that Michigan State will receive $3.95 million as part of the buyout rather than the full $5 million figure referenced in Batt’s contract. The reports indicate the reduced buyout is tied to Batt’s timing for starting at Kentucky at the end of July. Details on how the reduction is calculated beyond the reported figures are not specified in the available summaries. The information also indicates that Batt’s move is not immediate and is tied to a specific start date at Kentucky, which is described as the point when he officially begins the new job. Both reports describe the same core elements: Batt’s July 28 start at Kentucky and a Michigan State buyout payout of $3.95 million instead of $5 million.