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.
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”
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 moved 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.
Just Baseball wrote: “The only players with 20+ HR and 50+ RBI this season: Yordan Alvarez – 24 HR | 54 RBI Matt Olson – 20 HR | 50 RBI 🔥 Olson continues to power the Braves’ offense!”
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.
@BaseUnstitched wrote: “Matt Olson’s 20th HR tonight came on his 302nd PA of 2026 In 2025 it took 594 PA for him to hit his twentieth. This is looking like a special season for the Braves first baseman”
Braves Ahead Of Saturday’s Game
GettyMatt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves takes batting practice before a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on May 26, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Braves are at the top of the National Legue East with a 45-24 record in 69 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and 23-13 in 36 games on the road).
Following two more games in New York, the Braves will return home to host the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night at Truist Park.
Mets Right Now
GettyBo Bichette #19 of the New York Mets celebrates a second inning grand slam with teammates MJ Melendez #1 and Juan Soto #22 during the game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on June 12, 2026 in New York City.
The Mets are at the bottom of the National League East with a 31-38 record in 69 games.
They are 5-5 over their last ten games (and 17-17 in 34 games at home).
Atlanta Braves Announce Matt Olson Change Before Mets Game