Athletics GM David Forst part ways, Dan Feinstein interim

The Oakland Athletics and longtime general manager David Forst have parted ways, the team announced on Friday, August 7, 2026. The club described the move as a mutual agreement, though reports indicate Forst was fired. Assistant General Manager Dan Feinstein will serve as interim general manager for the remainder of the season while the organization begins a search for a permanent replacement.

Forst, 50, had been with the Athletics organization for 27 years, beginning as a scout in 2000 and rising to assistant general manager in 2004. He succeeded Billy Beane as general manager after the 2015 season, becoming the primary baseball operations leader even after Beane transitioned to an advisory role in late 2022. In a statement, Forst said it was an honor to spend the last 27 years with the Athletics, especially the last 11 as general manager.

The decision comes with the Athletics struggling on the field, holding a 45-70 record this season and sitting near the bottom of the American League West. The team has not reached the postseason since 2020 and endured consecutive 100-loss seasons in 2022 and 2023. While owner John Fisher praised Forst's leadership and dedication in a...