Nick Kurtz's All-Star Dreams Derailed | Oakland Athletics News

Nick Kurtz’s breakout season just got derailed — the young phenom, leading the league in RBIs and walks while tying a franchise on-base streak record, is headed to the injured list with a thumb injury. Just days after being voted in as an All-Star by his peers — and with his Philly roots making a home-state debut feel like destiny — Kurtz now risks missing his first All-Star Game. Born in Lancaster, PA, he’d have been playing in front of family and fans in Philly, but now he’s sidelined. The team’s roster move leaves fans and analysts wondering how long he’ll be out and if he’ll return to his MVP-caliber form. 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/72bbb8a276daec9e