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Athletics All-Star 1B Nick Kurtz placed on injured list with thumb sprain

Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz, who was set to start at first base for the American League at next week’s All-Star Game, went on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb sprain

JULY 11 • Associated Press

Officially placed on IL The Athletics placed Kurtz on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Friday, with a right thumb capsule sprain.

Impact Kurtz jammed his right hand while attempting to field a throw in the first inning of Wednesday's contest, which, alongside an illness, contributed to his removal from the game. Now on the IL, he'll be forced to sit out Tuesday's All-Star Game, as well as the Athletics' first series of the second half against the Nationals. Joey Meneses figures to take over as the team's primary first baseman while Kurtz is out, and Brian Serven will come up from Triple-A to fill the open roster spot.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox meet the Athletics after Peters hit for the cycle

The Chicago White Sox play the Athletics after Tristan Peters hit for the cycle against the Athletics on Friday

JULY 11 • Associated Press

Expected to go on IL Kurtz will likely be placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right thumb capsule strain, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kurtz was removed from Wednesday's game against the White Sox with what was diagnosed as an illness at the time. However, he appeared to jam his right hand while attempting to field a throw in the first inning of that game, and more tests have revealed a right thumb strain. It's unclear whether the injury is severe enough for Kurtz to warrant a stint on the IL beyond the 10-day minimum. However, assuming he's placed on the IL, it means that the young first baseman would no longer represent the American League in the All-Star Game on Tuesday. An extended absence means there will be more reps at first base available for Joey Meneses and Jeff McNeil.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Friday Kurtz is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox.

Impact It's unclear if Kurtz's absence is related to the illness he dealt with earlier this week that caused him to be removed from Wednesday's contest. Kurtz started Thursday but went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts. With Kurtz idle, Joey Meneses is batting sixth and making the start at first base against right-hander Sean Burke.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox aim to stop 3-game slide, take on the Athletics

The Chicago White Sox look to end a three-game skid when they take on the Athletics

JULY 10 • Associated Press

Back in action Thursday Kurtz (illness) will serve as the designated hitter and bat second during Thursday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Kurtz was pulled from Wednesday's game in the second inning after he came down with an illness, but he's feeling well enough to return to the starting nine for Thursday's series finale. The 23-year-old has fallen into a minor cold spell at the plate recently, going 0-for-14 with seven strikeouts across his last four contests.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics look to break skid in game against the Tigers

The Athletics enter the matchup against the Detroit Tigers as losers of five games in a row

JULY 9 • Associated Press

Jake Rogers, Spencer Torkelson homer as Tigers keep winning, beating Athletics 6-1

Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson homered and the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight game, beating the Athletics 6-1 on Wednesday night

JULY 9 • Associated Press

All-Stars Dingler of Tigers and Kurtz of A's exit game in 2nd inning due to injury, illness

Detroit Tigers All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler left Wednesday’s game against the Athletics with a injured right hand

JULY 8 • Associated Press

Exits Wednesday's game Kurtz was removed in the second inning of Wednesday's game against the Tigers due to an apparent hand injury, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Per Gallegos, Kurtz appeared to jam his hand while attempting to field a throw in the first inning, and he was replaced by Jeff McNeil for the top of the second. The Athletics should have an update on Kurtz once he undergoes further tests.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Today's Best MLB Home Run Prop Bets: Top 5 Predictions ft. Nick Kurtz, Rafael Devers | July 8, 2026 Home runs are baseball's ultimate game-changer. Wednesday's MLB slate features plenty of hitters capable of clearing the fences as they draw favorable matchups.

JULY 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Athletics look to stop 3-game road skid, play the Tigers

The Athletics visit the Detroit Tigers looking to end a three-game road skid

JULY 8 • Associated Press

Athletics' Two All-Star Starters Could Signal Bigger Changes Ahead With Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers both elected as starters for the All-Star game, major implications could follow.

JULY 7 • SI.COM

Athletics aim to break slide in matchup with the Tigers

The Athletics look to end their three-game slide with a win over the Detroit Tigers

JULY 7 • Associated Press

Nick Kurtz replaces Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as AL All-Star starting first baseman Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz assumed the starting AL All-Star Game spot when Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. opted out of...

JULY 5 • USATODAY.COM

Deadspin | A's Nick Kurtz to start All-Star Game in place of ailing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Deadspin | A's Nick Kurtz to start All-Star Game in place of ailing Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

JULY 5 • DEADSPIN.COM

Reaches 20-homer plateau Kurtz went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's loss to the Marlins.

Impact Kurtz launched his 20th homer of the season with a two-run shot to center in the bottom of the third inning. The star first baseman snapped a nine-game homer drought with this long ball, but he still sits tied for sixth in the AL home run leaderboard while tying Shea Langeliers (thumb) for the team's lead. Kurtz is hitting .269 with an excellent .966 OPS across 29 games since the beginning of June.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Marlins vs. Athletics: Live Stream or on TV On Saturday at 9:40 p.m. ET, Otto Lopez and the Miami Marlins (47-42) face Nick Kurtz and the Athletics (41-47) at Sutter Health Park.Keep s...

JULY 4 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Stowers hits 2 of the Marlins' 5 HRs in a 12-5 win over the A's

Kyle Stowers hit two home runs in a 4-for-5 night, Heriberto Hernández, Jakob Marsee and Owen Caissie also homered and the Miami Marlins beat the Athletics 12-5 on Friday night

JULY 4 • Associated Press

Athletics start 3-game series against the Marlins

The Athletics open a three-game series at home against the Miami Marlins on Friday

JULY 3 • Associated Press

Langeliers hits No. 20 and A's back Ginn with 3 HRs in 7-1 win over Dodgers that snaps 4-game skid

Shea Langeliers hit his 20th home run and the Athletics defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-1 to stop a four-game losing streak, their longest this season

JULY 2 • Associated Press

Edman leads Dodgers against the Athletics after 4-hit game

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Athletics after Tommy Edman had four hits on Tuesday in a 9-3 win over the Athletics

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Athletics bring 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Dodgers

The Athletics look to break their three-game losing streak when they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

Josh Lowe's first career grand slam leads Angels to 4-1 win over Athletics

Josh Lowe’s first career grand slam was all the offense the Los Angeles Angels needed in a 4-1 victory over the Athletics

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

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