Nick Kurtz - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Athletics host the Tigers to begin 3-game series

The Athletics host the Detroit Tigers to open a three-game series

18 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Kurtz's MRI comes back clean after getting hit on the forearm WEST SACRAMENTO – The baseball gods finally showed some mercy on the Athletics for once amid this injury-riddled season. Fearing another pot...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

In Thursday's lineup Kurtz (forearm) will start at first base and bat leadoff Thursday against the Red Sox.

Impact Kurtz made an early exit from Wednesday's contest after taking a pitch off his forearm, but he's been cleared to return to the starting nine after MRI results came back clean Thursday. The 23-year-old slugger owns an .890 OPS through 426 plate appearances on the season, but he's gone just 1-for-12 with a three-run homer and seven strikeouts since returning from the injured list Saturday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo MRI on Thursday Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said Wednesday that Kurtz will undergo an MRI on Thursday and X-rays on his left forearm were "kind of unclear," Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kurtz was forced to depart Wednesday's contest versus the Red Sox after being struck on the forearm by a Patrick Sandoval pitch. The Athletics should offer an update on the star first baseman's status later Thursday. Kurtz just returned from the injured list less than a week ago after missing time with a thumb injury.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox bring 2-1 series lead over Athletics into game 4

The Boston Red Sox meet the Athletics with a 2-1 series lead

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Athletics' Nick Kurtz leaves game vs. Red Sox with bruised left forearm after HBP, getting MRI

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz left Wednesday night’s game against the Boston Red Sox with a bruised left forearm after being hit by a pitch

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Exits after HBP Kurtz was removed from Wednesday's game against the Red Sox after getting hit on the hand by a pitch, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kurtz initially remained in the game after taking a 95-mph sinker off his left hand in the first inning, but he was replaced in the field at the start of the second frame. He'll presumably be evaluated for a fracture, and the A's could provide more information on his status relatively soon.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

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Red Sox bring 10-game road win streak into matchup with the Athletics

The Boston Red Sox hit the road against the Athletics aiming to continue a 10-game road winning streak

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ceddanne Rafaela's grand slam sends Red Sox past A's 4-2 for 18th victory in 20 games

Ceddanne Rafaela hit his first major league grand slam and the Boston Red Sox beat the Athletics 4-2 after being held without a hit through five innings

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Sitting Monday Kurtz is not in the Athletics' starting lineup against the Red Sox on Monday.

Impact Kurtz has gone 1-for-7 with a three-run home run and five strikeouts in his two games since being activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday. He'll take a seat for Monday's series opener while Jeff McNeil starts at first base and Tyler Soderstrom serves as the designated hitter.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Launches 21st homer Kurtz went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 11-8 loss to the Twins.

Impact Kurtz returned from a thumb injury Saturday, but he stayed cold at the plate. When he went deep Sunday, he snapped an 0-for-25 stretch at the plate, which dated back to July 3. The first baseman should be able to turn things around, though his 32.1 percent strikeout rate is an obvious flaw, especially since he's struck out 17 times over nine contests in July. Kurtz is batting .264 with a .901 OPS, 21 homers, 69 RBI, 62 runs scored, 15 doubles, one triple and seven stolen bases over 94 games this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jeffers drives in 3 runs and Prielipp wins in return from IL as Twins beat Athletics 11-8

Ryan Jeffers went 3 for 5 with three RBIs, Connor Prielipp threw 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball in his return from the injured list and the Minnesota Twins beat the Athletics 11-8 i...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

How to Watch Twins vs. Athletics: Live Stream or on TV On Sunday, Brooks Lee and the Minnesota Twins (52-54) play a rubber match against Nick Kurtz and the Athletics (44-60) at Target Field, with...

5 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Roden's 2-RBI single, and Rojas' strong start on short notice help Twins top Athletics 2-0

Alan Roden hit a two-run single to snap Minnesota’s scoreless streak at 14 2/3 innings and the Twins beat the Athletics 2-0

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Deadspin | Athletics activate star Nick Kurtz (thumb) from IL Deadspin | Athletics activate star Nick Kurtz (thumb) from IL

6 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz reinstated from injured list after thumb injury, Muncy optioned

The Athletics reinstated slugger Nick Kurtz from the 10-day injured list before their game at Minnesota and slotted him into the lineup as the designated hitter, batting second

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

A's reinstate Kurtz from IL, option Muncy The Athletics reinstated first baseman Nick Kurtz from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder Max Muncy to Triple-A Las Vegas, the c...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Activated from IL The Athletics reinstated Kurtz (thumb) from the injured list Saturday.

Impact Kurtz landed on the injured list July 11 due to a right thumb capsule sprain, but he's now been cleared to return to action without having to play in any rehab games. The 23-year-old slugger figures to immediately reclaim his role as the Athletics' everyday first baseman, and he'll replace Max Muncy on the active roster.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pete Crow-Armstrong again projected to get most from pre-arbitration bonus pool based on stats

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is projected to receive the largest amount from the $50 million pre-arbitration bonus pool based on his regular-season statistics

JULY 24 • Associated Press

A's 1st-rounder Burress takes BP with team: 'It almost doesn't feel real' PHOENIX -- Drew Burress sat at a locker inside the Athletics’ clubhouse, chatting it up next to infielder Tommy White. Situated at a locker...

JULY 22 • MLB.COM

Ramping up baseball activities Kurtz (thumb), who was cleared to begin a hitting progression and fielded grounders Monday, could return from the injured list as early as this weekend against the Twins, Martin Ga...

Impact This is a clear step in the right direction for Kurtz, who hadn't been able to ramp up his activity much until Monday due to a right thumb capsule sprain. The club will keep a close eye on the 23-year-old as the week progresses, and while manager Mark Kotsay did note there's a chance Kurtz could return for the A's weekend series, he admits this may be a bit of an optimistic timeline.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for baseball activities Kurtz (thumb) is currently participating only in range of motion and strengthening exercises, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kurtz was placed on the injured list just before the All-Star break due to a right thumb capsule sprain. The Athletics should have a better sense of when Kurtz would return from the IL once he is cleared to participate in baseball activities. In the meantime, Tommy White and Jonah Heim will continue to see more work at first base while Kurtz is sidelined.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Schwarber of host Phillies will lead off for NL in All-Star Game

Kyle Schwarber of the host Philadelphia Phillies will lead off for the National League in Tuesday night’s All-Star Game as the replacement for designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, who...

JULY 13 • Associated Press

Wrobleski Becomes 6th Dodgers All-Star, Peters Gets Nod After White Sox Cycle

Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski and White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters are heading to the All-Star Game.

JULY 12 • FOX SPORTS

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