OAKLAND — A’s rookie Matt Olson has been given the keys to the first base job, and so far, he’s running with it.
Olson last week was recalled from Triple-A Nashville for the third time this season, only there was a little more significance to his most recent call-up.
Yonder Alonso was in the midst of an All-Star season in each of Olson’s previous two stints with the club, relegating Olson to the bench with most of his opportunities coming in pinch-hit roles. When Olson was arrived on Aug. 8, Alonso was gone. Olson’s bench role suddenly improved, and so did his production.