Athletics part ways with GM David Forst amid front office shakeup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:08 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Oakland Athletics have mutually agreed to part ways with General Manager David Forst after 27 years with the team. Forst's dismissal follows years of struggles in building a competitive roster and a series of unsuccessful player signings. Assistant General Manager Dan Feinstein takes over as Interim General Manager while the team begins its search for a new head of baseball operations. Possible candidates include promoting Billy Owens or bringing back Farhan Zaidi.
- •David Forst served as GM for 11 years before his departure.
- •Several of Forst's player signings failed to yield results.
- •Dan Feinstein has been named Interim General Manager.
- •Potential successors include Billy Owens and Farhan Zaidi.
- •The organization aims to rebuild with a solid young core.
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