Braves' Matt Olson Set to Reach Historic Iron Man Streak

Olson on the verge of playing in his 800th consecutive game, the 11th-longest streak in MLB history.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:08pm

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Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson is set to extend his remarkable ironman streak to 800 consecutive games played when he takes the field on Tuesday. Olson's streak dates back to his final season with the Oakland Athletics and is the 11th-longest in MLB history.

Why it matters

Olson's ability to suit up every single game for the Braves over the past four seasons has been a testament to his durability and reliability as a key part of the team's lineup. Ironman streaks of this magnitude are incredibly rare in the grueling schedule of Major League Baseball.

The details

Olson's streak began in 2022 after he was traded to the Braves. He has started every single one of the 665 games the Braves have played since then. Prior to that, his streak dates back to his final season in Oakland, where he sat out just two games after taking a ball to the face. Despite some minor injuries and rough patches, Olson has never missed a game due to rest or manager's decision, a remarkable feat of endurance.

  • Olson will play in his 800th consecutive game on Tuesday.
  • He took sole possession of the 11th-longest streak all-time with his 799th game played consecutively on Monday.

The players

Matt Olson

The Atlanta Braves' star first baseman who is on the verge of playing in his 800th consecutive game, the 11th-longest streak in MLB history.

Walt Weiss

The manager of the Atlanta Braves, who has expressed a desire to respect Olson's historic ironman streak.

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What they’re saying

“I want to respect that streak, because it's something special. And that's a conversation. I mean, I don't want to be the guy that screwed that up.”

— Walt Weiss, Manager, Atlanta Braves

“It's just this sport is virtually every day. That makes it so unique and so difficult. I mean, what Ripken did is otherworldly. It's hard to even comprehend what he did. But what Matty's doing speaks a lot to the guy. He performs year in and year out. He's sock solid in the clubhouse and as a teammate.”

— Walt Weiss, Manager, Atlanta Braves

What’s next

Olson is expected to continue his ironman streak as the Braves look to make another postseason push in 2026.

The takeaway

Matt Olson's remarkable durability and ability to suit up for every single game over the past four seasons is a testament to his professionalism and value as a core player for the Atlanta Braves. Ironman streaks of this magnitude are incredibly rare in the grueling schedule of Major League Baseball.