Kurtz Out, A's Adjust Without Star Bat | Oakland Athletics News

The A’s are reeling after losing their star first baseman, Nick Kurtz, to a sprained thumb, forcing a roster shuffle ahead of the All-Star Game. Kurtz, a Rookie of the Year and league leader in walks, was hitting .266 with 20 homers and 66 RBIs — now sidelined retroactively since Friday. The team called up catcher Brian Serven, a .308 hitter in the minors, to fill the spot — though his MLB average (.188) suggests a steep climb. This marks Kurtz’s second injury this season, and with both he and manager Mark Kotsay unavailable for comment, fans are left wondering how long he’ll be out and how the A’s will adapt without him. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/54550677ded5e7ee