Athletics announce Forst is out as GM, Feinstein steps in as interim
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Oakland Athletics announced the departure of general manager David Forst on August 7, 2026, following a mutual agreement. Assistant general manager Dan Feinstein will serve as interim GM for the remainder of the season. Forst had been with the organization since 2000 and was appointed GM in 2015. His exit comes as the Athletics struggle near the bottom of the AL West with a 45-70 record. The team is now in search of a permanent replacement while continuing their transition plans to relocate to Las Vegas by 2028.
- •David Forst exits as Athletics GM after mutual agreement
- •Dan Feinstein becomes interim GM for remainder of season
- •Athletics currently at 45-70 in AL West
- •Forst has been with the organization since 2000
- •Team plans to relocate to Las Vegas by 2028
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Athletics announce Forst won't return, Feinstein to work as interim GM for rest of 2026 season
"The move comes with the Athletics sitting near the bottom of the AL West at 45-70.
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