Athletics Hires Taylor Smith as President of Baseball Operations
What happened
The Athletics finalized the hiring of Taylor Smith as their new president of baseball operations on Monday, October 21, 2026, according to. Owner John Fisher suggested the team might also hire a general manager to serve as the second front office executive. Smith expressed excitement about partnering with Mark Kotsay, noting Kotsay is eager to gain information from the front office.
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Why it matters
The hiring establishes a new front office structure for the Athletics. This change follows the departure of David Forst. The team is also pursuing a general manager role, which could influence future contracts and operational costs.
Following David Forst's departure, the Athletics began searching for a new General Manager, with Mike Rizzo listed as a candidate.
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Who's involved
- AthleticsThe baseball team that hired Taylor Smith.
- Taylor SmithHired as the president of baseball operations for the Athletics.
- Mark KotsayWill partner with Taylor Smith in the front office.
- David ForstPreviously held a top front office role before his departure.
- Mike RizzoIs listed as a candidate for a potential general manager role.
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The entities involved
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Athletics
baseball team and Major League Baseball franchise in Sacramento, California, United States
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Taylor Smith
college basketball player (2023–_) Weber State; Gonzaga
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