It’s official. Matt Olson is gone, traded to Atlanta. We knew it was coming, and now it’s happened.
There are all kinds of ways to feel about this news. The big-picture is frustrating, with another star shipped away by a team that won’t spend money to keep them. The short-term is a bummer, with another competitive window ending without a championship ring. The individual case is heartbreaking, as Olson was an immense fan favorite here.
But on top of all that, there will also still be an MLB season in 2022, and the A’s are scheduled to participate in it.