Matt Olson Surpasses Stan Musial on All-Time Consecutive Games List
Atlanta Braves' first baseman Matt Olson has achieved 896 consecutive games played, surpassing Stan Musial for eighth place on the all-time list. Olson's streak began on May 2, 2021, and he currently holds the longest active streak in Major League Baseball.
Key takeaways
- Matt Olson played his 896th consecutive game on August 6th, 2026.
- He now holds sole possession of eighth place on the all-time consecutive games played list.
- Olson's streak started on May 2, 2021, and he has the longest active streak in MLB.
- Pete Alonso is the second-longest active streak with 523 games.
- Cal Ripken Jr.'s record of 2,632 consecutive games remains unbroken.
What Happened
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson played in his 896th consecutive game on Wednesday night, August 6th, 2026, in the team's victory over the Marlins. This game marked his sole possession of eighth place on the all-time list for consecutive games played, moving him ahead of Hall of Famer Stan Musial.
Olson's streak originated on May 2, 2021, while he was playing for the Oakland Athletics. He currently holds Major League Baseball's longest active streak.
Background
During his streak, Olson has been in the starting lineup for all but one game. In that instance, on September 24, 2022, he was benched due to a late-season slump but entered the game as a first baseman in the final two innings.
Looking ahead, if Olson plays every game for the Braves for the next five years, he is projected to have played in 944 consecutive games by the end of the current season. By the end of the 2027 season, he could hold the seventh-longest streak in MLB history, and early in 2028, he might surpass Miguel Tejada's 1,152 games for the fifth-longest streak.
Key Facts
- Matt Olson played his 896th consecutive game on Wednesday, August 6th, 2026.
- This achievement placed him in sole possession of eighth place on the all-time consecutive games played list, surpassing Stan Musial.
- Olson's streak began on May 2, 2021.
- He currently has the longest active consecutive games streak in Major League Baseball.
- Pete Alonso ranks second among active players with 523 consecutive games.
- Cal Ripken Jr. holds the all-time record with 2,632 consecutive games.
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