Matt Olson’s Alarms Fall Flat as Braves’ Offensive Woes Deepen
June 22, 2025 – Atlanta, GA
The Atlanta Braves are struggling, and Matt Olson knows it — but the question is whether he’s the right man to spark a turnaround.
Following yet another tepid offensive showing this week, Olson openly voiced frustration with the team’s performance, calling on teammates to “refocus” and “find the urgency.” But while the message may be valid, some inside and around the clubhouse are wondering if Olson, himself mired in a subpar season, is the right figure to lead that charge.
Olson, who entered the 2025 campaign with high expectations after a 40-homer season in 2024, has seen his production crater. Batting just .217 with 9 home runs and a .689 OPS through mid-June, he’s struggled to provide the kind of spark that would lend weight to his words.
“It’s tough to rally behind a message when the messenger hasn’t been performing,” said one anonymous team insider. “There’s respect for Matt, no question. But leadership has to come with results.”
The Braves, losers of 10 of their last 15 games, have tumbled in the NL East standings, their once-vaunted offense ranking near the bottom of the league in runs scored this month. Key contributors like Austin Riley and Michael Harris II have also seen declines, and injuries haven’t helped. But so far, no one has stepped up to consistently carry the load — or hold others accountable.
Veterans like Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuña Jr., though quieter by nature, may ultimately be better suited to lead by example, especially as Olson’s own struggles continue to mirror the team’s broader malaise.
The Braves still have time to right the ship, but the solution may require more than locker room speeches. A shake-up in the lineup, a trade-deadline jolt, or even a shift in leadership dynamics could be on the horizon.
For now, the alarm has been sounded — but whether anyone’s listening remains unclear.
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