Athletics part ways with GM David Forst as relocation looms

The Athletics have parted ways with former general manager David Forst after a season in which the team has struggled to win games.With a 45-70 record this season, the Athletics have been one of the biggest disappointments in all of MLB. Armed with a load of young, talented, and controllable players, things have seemingly fallen […] The post Athletics Part Ways With Former General Manager appeared first on HEAVY.

The Athletics and longtime general manager David Forst "have mutually agreed to part ways," the team announced on Friday, ending Forst's three-decade run with the franchise.

David Forst won't return as general manager of the Athletics, with the team announcing Friday that the two sides have “mutually agreed to part ways.” Assistant general manager Dan Feinstein will work as interim GM for the remainder of the season as the team begins searching for a permanent replacement. “David has been an integral part of the A’s and our success for nearly three decades,” team owner and managing partner John Fisher said in a statement.

The Athletics announced the departure of general manager David Forst, who didn't plan on relocating with the team to Las Vegas.