Matt Olson Held out Against Lefty, Platoon Likely rotoballer.com Wed 8/16/17 10:42 AM
A's first baseman/outfielder Matt Olson is not in the lineup for [...]
Matt Olson Draws Start at First Base, Should See More Playing Time rotoballer.com Wed 8/9/17 10:15 AM
Recently recalled 1B/OF Matt Olson is in the lineup for the A's on Wednesday, hitting sixth and playing first base. [...]
Yonder Alonso Trade To Open Up Spot For Matt Olson rotoballer.com Sun 8/6/17 10:02 AM
The Oakland Athletics traded first baseman Yonder Alonso to the Seattle Mariners on Sunday in exchange for young outfielder Boog Powell, reports Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times. FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the Athletics made the trade because they want first baseman Matt Olson to play. Th[...]
A's Recall Matt Olson, Frankie Montas from Triple-A rotoballer.com Fri 7/21/17 9:05 AM
The A's shook up their 25-man roster yet again, recalling 1B/OF Matt Olson and reliever Frankie Montas from Triple-A Nashville. Olson has logged quite a few trips between Nashville and Oakland this season. In his 49 at-bats with the A's, Olson has hit .184 with four home runs and nine RBI. He provid[...]
A's Reinstate Matt Chapman, Send Down Matt Olson rotoballer.com Mon 7/3/17 12:39 PM
The A's have reinstated third baseman Matt Chapman from the DL and optioned Matt Olson to make room. Chapman was placed on the DL back on June 22 after a knee infection sent him to the hospital for a few days. However, after a short minor league rehab assignment he is back and ready to re-assume his[...]
Matt Olson Shows Off His Power Potential Saturday rotoballer.com Sun 6/25/17 12:58 AM
Oakland Athletics infielder Matt Olson hit two home runs Saturday versus the [...]
A's Focusing on Future, Franklin Barreto and Matt Olson Could Be Next rotoballer.com Fri 6/16/17 8:23 AM
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Matt Olson Recalled, Remains Intriguing Power Option rotoballer.com Mon 6/5/17 9:38 AM
Matt Olson was recalled by the A's on Sunday and drew a pinch-hit walk in the A's 11-10 loss to the Nationals. Olson does not have clear path to at-bats in Oakland, but he has been tearing the cover off the ball in Triple-A, leading to the promotion. Olson has hit .285/.374/.575 with 14 home runs an[...]
Matt Olson Sent Down, Remains Intriguing Dynasty Bat rotoballer.com Thu 4/27/17 3:07 PM
Matt Olson was sent down to Triple-A Nashville to make room for tonight's starter Kendall Graveman on the roster, reports Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Olson was recalled six days ago to serve as a bench bat but only made one appearance, going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. The 23-year[...]
Matt Olson Draws First Start of 2017, Strikes Out Twice rotoballer.com Sun 4/23/17 4:26 PM
Matt Olson made his season debut with the Athletics on Sunday, going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. He started in right field in place of Khris Davis, who was given a day off. Matt Joyce slid over from RF to left field. Olson, 23, is not expected to be a full-time player for the A's and as such should[...]