Shea Langeliers Surfaces as A's Offseason Trade Candidate
With no extension deal in sight and Oakland's front office in flux, Langeliers could be dealt before Opening Day.
The Athletics have no full-time GM or president of baseball operations following David Forst's August departure, adding uncertainty to roster decisions. Extension talks with Langeliers stalled last spring, and as a Scott Boras client he may prefer free agency over a long-term deal. Langeliers missed nearly seven weeks in 2026 with a torn right meniscus and returned only as a DH, potentially dampening his trade value until he proves healthy behind the plate. He posted a 117 wRC+ since Opening Day 2024 and earned his first All-Star selection in 2026.
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Taylor Smith named Athletics President of Baseball Operations
The Athletics have hired Taylor Smith, former Red Sox AGM, as President of Baseball Operations, per MLB.com, filling the void left by David Forst's August departure.
A's hire Taylor Smith as President of Baseball Operations
The Athletics have brought in Taylor Smith to lead their baseball operations department in a significant front-office move.
A's hire Taylor Smith as President of Baseball Operations
The Athletics have brought in Taylor Smith to lead their baseball operations department in a significant front-office move.
Athletics Name Taylor Smith President of Baseball Operations
The A's fill their top front-office vacancy with 31-year-old Taylor Smith, an analytics-focused exec who came up through the Rays and Red Sox organizations.
Athletics' GM search reportedly narrows with Taylor Smith as frontrunner
Red Sox assistant GM Taylor Smith is reportedly the leading candidate for the Athletics' open GM role after Sam Fuld turned down the position, per MLB Trade Rumors.
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The White Sox send Sean Burke to the mound while the Guardians counter with Gavin Williams in the decisive fifth game.