What happened: Ken Rosenthal and Charlotte Varnes first reported the change, with Jon Heyman following. The separation ends Forst's 27-year tenure with the organization.
Why it matters: The move puts the club's baseball operations under new leadership during the 2026 regular season. Forst had overseen personnel decisions through the franchise's transition to West Sacramento.
By the numbers: Forst joined the organization in 2000 and became general manager in 2015.
What to watch: An interim leadership plan and the search for a permanent replacement are the next decisions to watch.