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Kurtz homers, drives in three in loss

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Nick Kurtz

ATH 1st Baseman #16

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Nick Kurtz went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, two runs scored, and three RBI in a loss to the Angels on Sunday.

Kurtz hit his 19th home run of the season with a seventh-inning blast that put the Athletics up by three runs. The big first baseman has enjoyed a tremendous June, going 21-for-71 (.296) with nine home runs and 20 RBI. His slow first two weeks of the season are a long way in the rearview mirror.

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Nick Kurtz

ATH 1st Baseman #16

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Nick Kurtz (illness) returned to the Athletics’ starting lineup for Thursday’s series finale against the Tigers.

Kurtz was pulled from Wednesday’s game in the second inning after he threw up in the team’s dugout, which caused his removal. He’s back at first base and batting second for the A’s against Tigers’ left-hander Framber Valdez on Thursday evening in Detroit.
Nick Kurtz

ATH 1st Baseman #16

Nick Kurtz is day-to-day with an illness.

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay told reporters Kurtz was throwing up in the dugout which led to his removal from Wednesday’s game against the Tigers. The 23-year-old All-Star first baseman is the latest player to be sidelined by a stomach bug that has recently made its way through the Athletics clubhouse. The positive news is that he should be ready to return once he’s feeling better.
Nick Kurtz

ATH 1st Baseman #16

Nick Kurtz was removed from Wednesday’s game against the Tigers with an illness.

It’s a significant relief that Kurtz isn’t dealing with an injury after he appeared to jam his hand trying to field an errant throw from teammate Zack Gelof in the opening frame. He was replaced by Jeff McNeil at first base in the second inning. The 23-year-old on-base machine is slated to start next week’s All-Star Game at first base for the American League. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day heading into Thursday’s series finale in Detroit.
Nick Kurtz

ATH 1st Baseman #16

Nick Kurtz will move into the AL’s starting lineup for the All-Star Game with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sitting out.

Kurtz is most deserving. He ranks first in the majors with 66 RBI and second in the AL with a .949 OPS. A’s Communications notes that, with Shea Lanegeliers catching, this will be the first time the franchise has had two All-Star starters since Rickey and David Henderson in 1991.
Nick Kurtz

ATH 1st Baseman #16

Nick Kurtz went 2-for-3 and blasted his 20th home run of the season on Friday night, but it wasn’t enough to power the Athletics past the visiting Marlins.

Kurtz led off the home half of the first inning with a single but wound up getting stranded at third. He then got the A’s on the board with his majestic 457-foot (112.9-mph EV) two-run shot off of Tyler Phillips in the third inning. Kurtz also walked in the contest. The 23-year-old slugger has been a revelation this season, slashing a monstrous .283/.425/.527 with 20 long balls and 66 RBI.
Nick Kurtz

ATH 1st Baseman #16

Nick Kurtz is absent from the Athletics’ starting lineup for Sunday’s matchup against the Angels.

The A’s will get their superstar first baseman a breather with left-hander Sam Aldegheri on the slab for the Angels. Expect him to make an appearance off the bench should a key late-game situation arise. Joey Meneses will start in his place at first base and will bat second for the A’s on Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles.
Nick Kurtz

ATH 1st Baseman #16

Nick Kurtz collected two hits and two RBI as the A’s topped the Angels 9-3 on Friday.

Kurtz also had a 370-foot flyout to left that would have been a homer in 16 ballparks, according to Statcast. He’s hitting .261/.393/.602 with nine homers this month, and though he’s not a finalist in the AL All-Star balloting in first base, it would be quite the shocker if he doesn’t represent the A’s next month.
Nick Kurtz

ATH 1st Baseman #16

Nick Kurtz walked with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th to help the Athletics to a 12-11 win over the Angels on Friday.

The Athletics trailed this game 11-4 at one point, but they scored two runs in the seventh, eighth and ninth — along with one in the sixth — to tie it up. With the bases loaded, Kurtz laid off a Samy Natara Jr. offering to give the A’s the walk-off win. Kurtz has driven in 58 runs to go with an outstanding slash of .287/.436/.544 with just five games left for the A’s until the halfway point.
Nick Kurtz

ATH 1st Baseman #16

Nick Kurtz went 3-for-5 with a pair of homers, five RBI and a walk as the A’s crushed the Pirates 11-2 on Monday.

Kurtz had two homers for the fifth time and five RBI for the third time in his young career. He’s first in the majors with 57 RBI, 67 walks and a .443 OBP this season. He’s tied for fourth with 51 runs scored and tied for ninth with 18 homers. His OPS is currently 1.006, which is practically a match to his 1.002 mark as the AL Rookie of the Year last season.
Nick Kurtz

ATH 1st Baseman #16

Nick Kurtz went 3-for-6 with two homers, three RBI and a walk versus the Brewers on Monday.

Kurtz homered in the sixth and 10th innings before the A’s eventually fell in 12. The walk was an intentional pass in the final inning of the contest. Kurtz now has 14 homers and is tied for third in the majors with 48 RBI. He’s first with a .434 OBP ahead of Yordan Alvarez at .427 and Shohei Ohtani at .417.

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Blue Jays acquired C/3B Ryan Sprock from the Twins for RHP Tommy Nance and international bonus pool money.

Sprock, 21, was an eighth-round selection by the Twins from the 2025 draft class. He started the year at Single-A Fort Myers where he slashed an impressive .306/.436/.441 with five homers, 37 RBI and a 31/49 K/BB ratio in 280 plate appearances, earning a promotion to High-A Cedar Rapids. He makes for an intriguing addition for the Jays.
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Tommy Nance

MIN Relief Pitcher #45
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Twins acquired RHP Tommy Nance and international bonus pool money from the Blue Jays for C/3B Ryan Sprock.

The Twins were in the market for some bullpen help as they’re trying to fight for a Wild Card berth in the American League. Nance, 35, posted a 3.82 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and a 34/13 K/BB ratio over 33 innings in 32 appearances with the Jays this season. He’ll help to bolster the back end of the Twins’ bullpen.
- David Shovein

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Dylan Carlson

FA Left Fielder #5
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Phillies released OF Dylan Carlson.

The 27-year-old former top prospect had been stationed at Triple-A Lehigh Valley after signing a minor league deal in mid-May. He struggled there, slashing a putrid .181/.307/.307 with four homers and 18 RBI in 153 plate appearances over 40 games. He’ll look to latch on elsewhere on a minor league pact.
- David Shovein

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Will Vest

DET Relief Pitcher #19
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Tigers’ manager A.J. Hinch told reporters on Friday that right-hander Will Vest has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right elbow.

Hinch noted that no surgery is expected to be needed, just extra rest and recovery time. The Tigers are still hopeful that Vest will be able to rejoin the bullpen at some point before the regular season concludes. If he is able to return, it probably won’t be until late August or early September.
- David Shovein

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Vince Velasquez

KC Starting Pitcher #35
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Royals signed RHP Vince Velasquez to a minor league contract.

The 34-year-old righty elected free agency at the end of June rather than accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Iowa from the Cubs. He adds extra pitching depth for the Royals and should get an opportunity with the big league club in relatively short order.
- David Shovein

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Ryan Waldschmidt

AZ Left Fielder #73
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Diamondbacks recalled OF Ryan Waldschmidt from Triple-A Reno.

As anticipated, Waldschmidt gets another opportunity with the big league club with Pavin Smith being designated for assignment on Friday. The 23-year-old has focused on cutting down his strikeout rate at the Triple-A level, and if that can translate with the Diamondbacks he could hit wind up having some mixed league viability, especially with his upside in the stolen base department.
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Pavin Smith

AZ Designated Hitter #26
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Diamondbacks designated 1B/OF Pavin Smith for assignment.

Diamondbacks’ fans have been clamoring for this move for months as Smith has struggled to a horrifying .141/.236/.192 slash line with just one homer, six RBI and an 18/10 K/BB ratio over 89 plate appearances. It’s possible that he could attract some attention on waivers. Ryan Waldschmidt was recalled from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move to take his spot on the Diamondbacks’ roster.
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Braden Shewmake

HOU Shortstop #28
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Astros designated INF Braden Shewmake for assignment.

Shewmake was just activated from the injured list on Monday and now he loses his spot on the roster to accommodate the return of shortstop Jeremy Peña. He has proven to be a capable reserve infielder, which could be enough to pique another team’s interest on waivers.
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Astros activated INF Jeremy Peña from the 10-day injured list

Peña had been shelved since June 30 due to a mild calf strain. Prior to landing on the injured list, he was hitting .295/.356/.443 with six homers, 21 RBI and eight stolen bases across 202 plate appearances. Braden Shewmake was designated for assignment in a corresponding move on Friday.
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Bo Bichette

NYM 3rd Baseman #19
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Bo Bichette is not in the Mets’ starting lineup for Friday night’s showdown against the Red Sox.

It’s nothing more than a routine night off for the 28-year-old infielder. Brett Baty will slide over and cover the hot corner while Zack Short draws a rare start at second base and will bat ninth for the Mets against Red Sox’ right-hander Sonny Gray on Friday evening in New York — assuming that the Red Sox eventually arrive.
- David Shovein

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