Nick Kurtz: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 9

A's Officially Activate Nick Kurtz, Austin Wynns

As expected, the Athletics have officially activated first baseman Nick Kurtz from the IL ahead of Monday's contest against the Los Angeles Angels. The top prospect landed on the injured list back on May 27 after straining his left hip flexor running to third base.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 28

Update on the Status of A's Top Prospect, Nick Kurtz

With Athletics first baseman Nick Kurz landing on the injured list on Tuesday, the next question is how long he'll be out. The slugging first baseman was really starting to find his groove at the plate, going 7-for-17 (.412) over his past five games, including four home runs.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 27

A's 2024 MLB Draft Pick Getting Top-100 Consideration

The Athletics have been hitting on some of their recent draft picks, with first rounders Jacob Wilson (2023) and Nick Kurtz (2024) already having an impact at the big league level.

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 27

Athletics rookie 1B Nick Kurtz (hip) placed on injured list

The Athletics placed rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list as part of a series of transactions Tuesday. Kurtz, whose designation is retroactive to Sunday, is dealing with a strained left hip flexor.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 25

Nick Kurtz Pulled From A's Game Against Phillies

A year ago at this time, A's No. 1 prospect Nick Kurtz was playing in college, still weeks away from going fourth overall in the MLB Draft to the Oakland Athletics.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / May 22

Athletics Rookie Nick Kurtz Makes Franchise History With Multi-Home Run Performance

Bright spots have been hard to come by during the Athletics' ongoing losing streak, which reached seven games Wednesday night. But in their latest defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Angels, the A's at least got some production out of their most-hyped young bat.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 14

Jacob Wilson, Nick Kurtz Make History Against Los Angeles Dodgers

The Athletics came into their series with the Los Angeles Dodgers as the best road team (13-7) in the big leagues, while the Dodgers were the best home team (15-3).

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 4

A's grab lead in ninth, beat Marlins in rubber game

Rookie Nick Kurtz tripled for his first career extra-base hit in the ninth inning and scored the tiebreaking run as the Athletics edged the host Miami Marlins 3-2 on Sunday afternoon.

MLB News / Just Baseball / April 28

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Athletics News / Total Apex Sports / April 24

Nick Kurtz Enjoys Successful Major League Debut

The fourth overall draft pick in 2024 by the Athletics, Nick Kurtz, was promoted to the Major Leagues and made his debut on Wednesday. The club’s No. 1 prospect didn’t waste any time getting his first hit off of Texas Rangers pitcher Kumar Rocker in the bottom of the first inning.

Athletics News / Yardbarker / April 24

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 24

Nick Kurtz Debuts, Collects First Hit in A's Win

Before Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers, Athletics No. 1 prospect Nick Kurtz admitted that he had butterflies before his MLB debut. He also said that he'd be more worried if he didn't have them.

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Athletics News / Yardbarker / April 23

Watch: A's top prospect collects first MLB hit and RBI

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Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / April 22

Nick Kurtz’s Promotion to the Athletics Marks a Key Moment in Their Rebuild

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Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 22

Nick Kurtz Called up to Add More Thump to the Athletics Lineup

Late Monday afternoon Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reported that the Athletics have called up Just Baseball’s no. 48 prospect Nick Kurtz. The A’s first-round selection from last year’s draft, who just recently turned 22 years old, will join the A’s in Sacramento ahead of their series with the Texas Rangers.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 21

Reports: A's set to call up top hitting prospect Nick Kurtz

The Athletics will call up one of their top prospects, Nick Kurtz, this week, multiple outlets reported on Monday. A power-hitting first baseman, Kurtz was the No.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 21

A's promote top prospect after 147 minor league plate appearances

The Athletics are going to promote top prospect Nick Kurtz, reports Martín Gallegos of MLB.com.

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Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 14

The A’s Young Core Is Picking Up Right Where it Left Off

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Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 10