The Oakland Athletics seem to be prepared to sell several critical assets, including first baseman Matt Olson. The New York Yankees have had discussions with Oakland about acquiring Olson, according to MLB Network’s John Marosi. While there is still a high probability they retain Anthony Rizzo after a successful season with the Bombers after the trade deadline, Olson is an elite prospect with incredible potential.
Olson has two more years left on his contract with arbitration until he becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2024 at 30-years-old. Olson is coming off an impressive season, recording a .