Oakland Athletics Part Ways With General Manager David Forst
The Oakland Athletics, a baseball team with a strong presence in the Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto area, have ended their relationship with General Manager David Forst. Forst had been with the team since 2004, serving as assistant general manager before taking over the…
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, August 7, 2026 —
The Oakland Athletics have concluded their tenure with General Manager David Forst, the team announced. Forst had been a fixture in the organization for nearly two decades.
His departure marks the end of a long-standing relationship that began in 2004. Forst initially joined the Athletics as an assistant general manager. He was later promoted to the position of General Manager in 2015, leading the team’s baseball operations for several seasons.
The Athletics, a Major League Baseball team with a notable connection to the Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto area, have not provided further details regarding the circumstances of Forst’s departure or the timeline for appointing a successor.
During his time with the organization, Forst was involved in various aspects of player personnel and team strategy. His role as General Manager encompassed overseeing the team’s roster moves, player development, and long-term planning.
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