PT TODAY: Olson might miss rest of season

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Athletics | Matt Olson undergoing MRI
Oakland Athletics 1B Matt X. Olson (hamstring) said his hamstring is feeling worse and is scheduled to undergo an MRI on the injury. Manager Bob Melvin said Olson's injury usually takes a week to heal.  Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Susan Slusser
 
BHQ take: Olson has a Grade 2 strain, meaning he is almost certainly out for the rest of the season. Ryon Healy will move off DH to pay 1B most days, with several rotating into the OF/DH slot. Olson's power hitting since his recall has been nothing short of spectacular, with a 221 PX in that time. However, that's not even...

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