What happened: Olson's latest homer pushed his 2026 total past 40. He now owns multiple seasons at that threshold.
Why it matters: Crossing 40 again puts a firm number on Olson's late-season power output and gives this season another clear milestone. Round-number benchmarks like that still carry weight when a slugger's year is measured against the rest of the league.
By the numbers: Olson sat at 37 homers on Aug. 27, then added another opposite-field homer on Sept. 12 before clearing 40-plus now.
What to watch: The next checkpoint is where Olson's total lands by season's end. Each homer from here adds separation beyond the milestone instead of chasing it.