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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 29: Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves runs to first base after hitting a single in the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park on April 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
On Saturday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves will continue their series with the New York Mets at Citi Field.
They are coming off a 7-5 loss on Friday.
Matt Olson (who batted 3rd) finished with one home run and two strikeouts.
Atlanta Braves Announce Matt Olson Change
GettyMatt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of the game against the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 12, 2026 in New York City.
For Saturday’s game, the Braves have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Braves 6/13 M. Dubón LF M. Harris II CF O. Albies 2B M. Olson 1B A. Riley 3B E. White RF J. Mateo DH H. Kim SS S. León C M. Pérez SP”
Braves 6/13
M. Dubón LF M. Harris II CF O. Albies 2B M. Olson 1B A. Riley 3B E. White RF J. Mateo DH H. Kim SS S. León C
M. Pérez SP
Olson has been down to the 4th spot in the order on Saturday (for the first time since May 15).
Right now, the three-time MLB All-Star is batting .270 with 73 hits, 20 home runs, 51 RBI’s, 50 runs and two stolen bases in 69 games.
GettyMatt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves hits a single in the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Truist Park on May 13, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Olson was picked in the 1st round of the 2012 MLB Draft.
He had spent the first six years of his career with the Athletics.
The 32-year-old has been a remarkable addition to the Braves over the last five seasons.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar