Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and two RBI in the team's 7-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. He has now homered in two straight games and he has a total of 20 home runs on the year, with eight of them coming this month. Olson has been having a solid year overall, but it wasn't until July that his home run total caught up to the rest of his surface numbers. He owns a .252/.339/.499 slash line on the season to go along with 66 RBI and an MLB-leading 35 doubles.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-5 at the plate in the team's 9-5 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday. The 28-year-old has had a quiet month of June thus far. Through 12 games this month, he's slashing .200/.273/.340 with just three extra-base hits (two homers, one double). Olson notched career-highs in both home runs (39) and RBI (111) last year. Over his first 62 games this year, he has just eight home runs and 31 RBI, putting him on a 162-game pace of about 21 home runs and 81 RBI. He's been plagued by a 1.23 GB/FB rate and a 13.1% HR/FB rate this year. If he can get those numbers closer to where they were last year (0.91, 19.3%), we should see him start to turn things around.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson has been a disappointment for fantasy managers thus far in 2022. Over his first 49 games as an Atlanta Brave, he's slashed .249/.363/.448 with five home runs, 17 RBI and 20 runs. He's currently on a 162-game pace of about 17 home runs and 56 RBI - a far cry from last year's 39 homer, 111 RBI campaign. The 28-year-old has been plagued by ground balls this year. His GB/FB rate is up from 0.91 last year to 1.52 this year. Meanwhile, his HR/FB rate is down from 19.3% last year to 11.9% this year.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson is enduring a bit of a slump as of late. He's just 3-for-23 with six strikeouts over the course of his last six games. Through 41 games in total, Atlanta's big offseason acquisition is slashing .242/.361/.425 with a 21.8 percent strikeout rate and 16.2 percent walk rate. He has hit the ball hard and owns an solid .357 xwOBA, but these metrics haven't translated very well to the Braves' game-by-game box scores. He should continue to be rostered in all fantasy baseball leagues, but it's more than understandable if managers have concerns about starting him day in and day out.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson has been swinging the bat well so far this season. Over 32 games, he's slashing .269/.376/.462 with a 47.8% hard-hit rate (82nd percentile) and a 92.2 mph average exit velocity (90th percentile). Unfortunately, he's only mustered three home runs on the year and only one homer over his past 22 games. He currently has a HR/FB rate of just 10.3%, down from his career rate of 21.1%. He also has a career-high GB/FB rate of 1.52, up from 0.85 over his career. The 28-year-old just needs to start getting under the ball more consistently and then we should see the home runs start to follow.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson has been generating a ton of hard contact out of the gate this year. He currently has a 51.4% hard-hit rate to go along with a 93.4 mph average exit velocity. His 116.8 mph max exit velocity ranks in the 99th percentile of the league. Across 27 games, the 28-year-old has a .283/.395/.485 slash line, three home runs, 11 RBI and 13 runs. His lack of home runs could be attributed to his average launch angle, which is currently sitting at 6.8 degrees, down from his career average of 17.4 degrees. Expect to see him start getting under balls more consistently soon, and once he does, the homers will follow.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson went 0-for-3 with a walk, two RBI and two strikeouts in the team's 5-4 loss to the Miami Marlins on Sunday. He earned his two RBI on a ground out and a sacrifice fly. Olson has been swinging a hot bat out of the gate this year. Through 17 games, he's slashing .355/.461/.581 with two home runs, eight doubles, six RBI and 10 runs. He has a 98th percentile xBA of .367 to go along with a career-best 16.9% walk rate.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two singles against the Padres on Saturday. He also drew a walk in the contest. Olson owns a .412/.556/.676 slash line with two homers, 11 walks, and eight strikeouts through 10 games with his new club. He has a stunningly beautiful Baseball Savant profile that displays a 100th-percentile xwOBA and xBA. The metrics show that he has also hit the ball hard, masterfully drawn walks, and played above-average defensively. It's been an impressive start to Olson's tenure in Atlanta and there is reason to believe that he could finish the season as the top first baseman in fantasy baseball.

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson is hitting second in his Braves regular season debut on Opening Day on Thursday against Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle. Olson has a great matchup on Opening Day to make some noise immediately for his new team. He has big shoes to fill in Atlanta, but the 28-year-old left-handed slugger is one of the best first baseman in fantasy after hitting .271/.371/.540 with a career-high 39 home runs, 111 RBI and 101 runs scored in 673 plate appearances over 156 games for the Oakland Athletics last year. Not only does Olson have some of the most pop from the left side at his position, but he's in a much better lineup in Atlanta.

After trading for first baseman Matt Olson on Monday, the Atlanta Braves moved quickly to sign him to an eight-year, $168 million contract extension on Tuesday, according to sources. Olson, who is an Atlanta native, is now locked up two years before he was scheduled to become a free agent. Freddie Freeman won't be back in Atlanta, but Olson is pretty darn good consolation prize for the World Series champions. The 27-year-old lefty slugger had a .371 on-base percentage last year with the Oakland Athletics and also had a career-high 37 home runs. Not only is Olson one of the premier power hitters in the game, but he's a two-time Gold Glove winner. He's easily a top-five fantasy option at first base, and the move to Atlanta is a big upgrade over Oakland.

The Atlanta Braves are acquiring first baseman Matt Olson from the Oakland Athletics on Monday in exchange for starting pitchers Ryan Cusick and Joey Estes, outfielder Cristian Pache and catcher Shea Langeliers, according to a source. Another blockbuster in what should be a crazy week. It also means that former Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman will sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Olson was already RotoBaller's No. 3 fantasy first baseman, and the move to a better park and lineup in Atlanta will make him even more attractive. The 27-year-old was a first-time All-Star in 2021 when he hit .271/.371/.540 with a .911 OPS, a career-high 39 home runs and 111 RBI in 673 plate appearances over 156 games.

The Atlanta Braves have been in touch with Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson, who is an Atlanta native, in the event that free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman signs with another team. The New York Yankees and Texas Rangers have also been interested in trading for the rising left-handed slugger, but no deals are close. The Braves have been interested in Olson since before the lockout, and Freeman could be close to joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. The A's aren't just going to give Olson away -- they asked for Yankees top shortstop Anthony Volpe in a deal -- after the 27-year-old made the All-Star team in 2021 while hitting .271/.371/.540 with a career-high 39 home runs and 111 RBI in 156 games. Olson is RotoBaller's No. 3 fantasy first baseman behind only Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Freeman.

The New York Yankees are looking to add a first baseman prior to the start of the 2022 season. According to a report from Yankees beat writer Erik Boland, Athletics first baseman Matt Olson is their preference at the position. However, the Athletics will have a high asking price in return for Olson, targeting prospects primarily. The Yankees currently have several options to cover first base, including Luke Voit, Joey Gallo and DJ LeMahieu. However, all indications since the offseason began are that the team wants to add a higher-end option at the position. Olson is coming off a career-best year in which he hit .271/.371/.540 with 39 home runs and 111 RBI.

The Cleveland Guardians could have interest in trading for Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson when/if Major League Baseball's lockout ends. If the Guardians did swing a deal for Olson, current first baseman Bobby Bradley would probably be one of the players headed to the A's, along with a middle infielder and possibly a starting pitcher. Olson is still under club control for two more years and is eligible for salary arbitration. His salary is projected to be $12 million for the 2022 season. The 27-year-old left-handed slugger slashed .271/.371/.540 with a .911 OPS, a career-high 39 home runs, 111 RBI and 101 runs scored in 156 games (673 plate appearances) for his first All-Star nod in 2021.

The Texas Rangers are reportedly interested in trading for Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson. According to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, the Rangers have "already begun investigating" what an Olson acquisition might cost them. Texas will "absolutely" circle back with the A's to see if there's a potential fit. The 27-year-old slashed .271/.371/.540 with 39 home runs, 111 RBI, 101 runs scored, and four stolen bases over 673 plate appearances in 2021. The A's are willing to listen to offers on Olson, who is controllable through the 2023 season. Grant suggests an Olson package would require, at minimum, first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. If Olson is dealt once the MLB lockout ends, a move to Texas won't change his fantasy outlook much in 2022. Stay tuned.

The Atlanta Braves have checked in on Oakland Athletics star first baseman Matt Olson, presumably as a contingency plan in case the team cannot retain Freddie Freeman in free agency. It's hard to envision the Braves not paying up to retain Freeman, but other teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are interested, and the Braves want to be prepared just in case. The Toronto Blue Jays are another team with interest in trying to pry the 32-year-old away from Atlanta. The A's are willing to listen to offers on Olson, who is controllable through the 2023 season, although their asking price will understandably be high for the All-Star left-handed hitter.

The Oakland Athletics put first baseman Matt Olson on the trade block but are expecting a big return if they are to move him, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. He won't become a free agent until after the 2023 season, so the A's shouldn't feel rushed to deal him. There'll probably be several interested teams, though, as he just put up his best season yet. He slashed .271/.371/.540 with 39 HRs, 111 RBI, and 101 runs in 156 games. Olson's already one of the top fantasy first baseman heading into next season, but if he is dealt, that might only increase his value. Expect the slugger to be drafted in the early rounds of most drafts, as he's a consistent power option who's homered 89 times in the last three seasons.

The New York Yankees have reportedly discussed the idea of trading for first baseman Matt Olson of the Oakland Athletics, though talks have not progressed to the point of determining what the player compensation would be in such a deal. Olson enjoyed an outstanding season in 2021, slashing .271/.371/.540 with 39 homers, four steals, 101 runs, and 111 RBI in 565 at-bats. The lefty swinger is not eligible for free agency until 2024. There may be room in the Bronx, as trade deadline acquisition Anthony Rizzo is now a free agent. It is expected that Oakland will move Olson this offseason, and rumors have been swirling about fellow Athletics Matt Chapman, Chris Bassitt, Sean Manaea, and Frankie Montas as well.

The New York Yankees have interest in trading for Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson, who has been discussed in trades already this offseason. If the Yankees can't pry Olson away from the A's, re-signing Anthony Rizzo remains an option. SNY's Andy Martino on Monday said that Olson will "likely" be on the move this offseason. The A's are open for business and are looking to reset, even though Olson has two years left on his contract. In order to land Olson, who hit 39 home runs, drove in 111 runs, scored 101 runs and had a .911 OPS, the Yankees would likely have to include one of their top prospects in a package. Not only is Olson a budding superstar, but he's been durable and can play defense as well.

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in a win over the Astros on Friday. The blast was Olson's 39th of the season, and 22nd against left-handed pitching to extend his franchise record for home runs by a lefty hitter versus LHP. Olson has 101 runs scored and 111 RBI on the season as he's been one of the most consistent fantasy producers all season. Olson is a matchup-proof start for the last two games of the season in Houston.