Kurtz Out for Season with Thumb Injury | California News

The A’s are reeling without their star rookie first baseman, Nick Kurtz, who’s sidelined for the rest of the season after a thumb injury. Despite a PRP injection and a hopeful return timeline, he’ll need four weeks in a brace — likely too late to play before September. At just 23, Kurtz was Rookie of the Year, batting .256 with 21 homers and 69 RBIs, and even earned an All-Star nod — but this injury keeps him out. Fans and the team are left wondering what could’ve been. 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/a4a472a32b4747a6