Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz extended his hitting streak to four games during Saturday's contest against the New York Yankees. It was a quiet game from Kurtz until he blasted a three-run home run off right-hander Clarke Schmidt in the sixth inning. Kurtz has been crushing the ball lately with seven home runs over his last 13 games. He finished this game 1-for-4 with a homer, three RBI, and a walk in the 7-0 win. Kurtz has been hot with the bat lately and should be picking up steam on the waiver wire.

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz went 3-for-3 with a three-run home run, two singles, and a walk in Wednesday's 3-0 win against the Tigers. Since June 15, the rookie has launched six home runs and has three multi-hit games in that span. It took a couple of weeks for him to get comfortable at the major league level, but the slugger is now slashing .255/.313/.523 with 11 home runs in 42 games. That's more than a 40-homer pace over 162 games, and he should be universally rostered in fantasy at this point. His 32.7% strikeout rate could cause some extended slumps, but the 22-year-old's elite power should continue to shine.

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz homered for the third time in his last four games on Wednesday night, going 3-for-4 with two RBI, two runs scored, a double, and a home run. The home run was a solo blast in the ninth inning off Nick Hernandez after the game was already decided, but it continues Kurtz's impressive adjustment to the majors. At just 22, Kurtz was drafted less than a year ago but is already posting impressive numbers. In his last 13 games spanning a stint on the injured list, Kurtz has gone 16-for-50 (.320) with three doubles, seven home runs, 15 RBI, a .480 wOBA, and a 56.8% hard-hit rate. His pitch selection is still a work in progress, but his raw power gives him an elite ceiling, especially when playing at hitter-friendly Sutter Health Park.

Athletics rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz received the day off in Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels for rest purposes after he recently returned from the injured list due to a hip injury. Tyler Soderstrom got the start at first base and hit third in the batting order for the A's in Anaheim. Kutz returned to the lineup on Monday and went 1-for-8 with a double and three strikeouts in the first two games of the series against the Halos. The 22-year-old former fourth overall pick last year out of Wake Forest quickly worked his way up through the minors and has impressive long-term upside, especially in the power department. He stands at 6-foot-5 and 240 pounds and should continue serving as the team's regular first baseman the rest of the way. In his first 102 MLB at-bats, Kurtz has hit .235 with five long balls, 15 RBI and 11 runs scored.

Athletics rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz (hip) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday. Kurtz is back in the mix after being sidelined since late May due to a hip flexor strain. The rookie first baseman needed only one rehab appearance before rejoining the A's roster. He'll serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth against Yusei Kikuchi on Monday. Fantasy managers who have Kurtz rostered should make sure to get him in their lineups ahead of first pitch.

Athletics first base prospect Nick Kurtz (hip) went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, two runs scored and a walk as Low-A Stockton's leadoff hitter in his minor-league rehab game on Saturday. It was Kurt's first rehab game since landing on the 10-day injured list on May 25 with a strained left hip flexor, but as long as he feels good coming out of Saturday's game, he's expected to come off the IL and play in Monday's series opener against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels. The 22-year-old left-handed slugger is the No. 2 first base prospect in MLB behind the Royals' Jac Caglianone, and he has high-end power for fantasy manager in the near and long term. When Kurtz returns on Monday, he should jump right back into the starting lineup as the A's regular first baseman. The former first-rounder had gone 23-for-94 (.245) with five homers and 15 RBI in his first 28 MLB games before his injury.

Athletics first base prospect Nick Kurtz (hip) will tart a minor-league rehab assignment on Saturday with Single-A Stockton, according to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. Barring a setback this weekend, Kurtz is expected to return to the big-league roster for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels. The 22-year-old left-handed slugger was placed on the 10-day injured list on May 25 with a left hip-flexor strain, but he's made progress and is ready to return to the A's soon. When Kurtz returns, he should go back to playing regularly at first base, which will push Tyler Soderstrom back to left field. The former fourth overall pick in 2024 out of Wake Forest has big-time power upside with his 6-foot-5, 240-pound frame. After quickly rising through the farm system, Kurtz went 23-for-94 (.245) with five homers and 15 RBI in his first 28 MLB games before getting injured.

Athletics general manager David Forst said that the target for first base prospect Nick Kurtz's (hip) return to the team is Monday in Anaheim for the series opener against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels. Kurtz is recovering from a strained left hip flexor and won't resume running until Saturday, but the A's apparently are comfortable with Kurtz returning without going on a minor-league rehab assignment. With the 22-year-old currently on the 10-day injured list, Tyler Soderstrom has moved back to first base from left field, opening up playing time in left field for Drew Avans. Kurtz, the fourth overall pick last year out of Wake Forest was mashing at Triple-A Las Vegas earlier this year, forcing the A's hand to bring him up to the big leagues. When he returns, he'll take over regular first-base duties and return to a .245/.315/.447 slash line with five homers and 15 RBI in his first 28 MLB games.

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (hip) continues to work his way back from a hip flexor issue that recently placed him on the injured list. The plan is for Kurtz to run the bases next weekend. If everything goes well, Kurtz should head out on a minor league rehab assignment. He'll likely play a few games there before rejoining the A's lineup. It sounds like Kurtz is trending in the right direction and could be back in the lineup by mid-June.

The Athletics announced on Tuesday that they placed rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz (hip) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 25) with a strained left hip flexor and selected the contract of outfielder Drew Avans from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Kurtz, the club's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, debuted to much fanfare upon his call-up to the big leagues after clubbing seven homers in 20 games for Vegas in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League. The former fourth overall pick last year out of Wake Forest hasn't been as productive in his first 28 MLB games, but he's hit a decent .245 (23-for-94) with five homers and 15 RBI in 108 trips to the plate. The 22-year-old power threat should be stashed in an IL spot while he heals. In the meantime, fellow prospect Logan Davidson could see extra work at first base alongside Tyler Soderstrom in Sacramento.

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (hip) is not in the starting nine on Sunday when they conclude a series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Kurtz was pulled from Saturday's contest due to a left hip flexor injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Tuesday evening against the Houston Astros. As a result, Logan Davidson will cover first base and will bat in the six-hole. After a slow start to his MLB career, the former fourth overall pick has begun to find his footing. Over his last five contests, Kurtz has launched four home runs and brought in nine RBI. During this stretch, he has posted four multi-hit outings. If Kurtz were to remain out, Davidson and Tyler Soderstrom will likely see most of the opportunities at first base.

Athletics first base prospect Nick Kurtz (hip) suffered a hip flexor injury during their contest against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday evening. Martin Gallegos of MLB.com noted that Kurtz was pulled from the contest due to this injury and that the team will evaluate him prior to Sunday's game. If Kurtz were to sit out on Sunday, fantasy managers should expect either Tyler Soderstrom or CJ Alexander to get the nod at first base. After a slow start to his major league career, the former fourth overall pick from last year's MLB Draft has begun to turn the corner. Over his last five contests, Kurtz has begun to find his power swing, as he has launched four long balls with a stellar .412 AVG. The Athletics are best to fade in DFS this afternoon, facing Philadelphia southpaw Jesus Luzardo, who enters this game with a 1.95 ERA.

Athletics first base prospect Nick Kurtz went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run shot and a walk during their loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday evening. Kurtz went deep in the final frame off Phillies right-hander Jordan Romano. This home run scored backstop Shea Langeliers and designated hitter Brent Rooker. Over his last four games, the top prospect has begun to find his power swing at the major league level. During this stretch, Kurtz has gone deep four times, tallied eight RBI, and held a 4:3 K:BB. Prior to this recent surge at the plate, the Wake Forest product posted a low .208/.259/.299 slash line with just two doubles and a home run across his first 23 games in the majors. Given his recent surge at the plate, fantasy managers should view him as a viable corner infielder in all standard leagues.

Athletics first base prospect Nick Kurtz posted his first career multi-home run game during their loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday evening. Kurtz went deep for the first time in the fifth inning off Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz. Then in the seventh, Kurtz would tally his second solo shot of the contest, this time off Shaun Anderson. This was Kurtz's second-straight game going deep and fourth long ball of his MLB career. Through his first 25 games at the major league level, the former fourth overall pick has posted a .233/.277/.419 slash line. However, it appears he is starting to turn the corner from a power perspective. Earlier in the summer, Kurtz flashed elite power potential at Triple-A, launching seven home runs in just 20 games. Given his increasing production, he is a viable corner infielder in all standard formats.

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz had a productive game in a 7-5 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. Kurtz went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in the losing effort. The rookie's homer came in the fourth inning, giving the Athletics a 4-1 lead. Kurtz, the team's 2024 first-round draft pick, is now hitting .222 with two homers, seven runs, and eight RBI over 81 at-bats in his first taste of the big leagues. Kurtz is still batting near the bottom of the A's lineup, but he remains a bat worth monitoring in fantasy.

Athletics first base prospect Nick Kurtz went 2-for-5 with his first MLB home run during their victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday evening. Kurtz went deep in the eighth inning with a solo shot. This was a much-needed breakout game for the top prospect as he has yet to find his power swing at the MLB level. Entering Tuesday, Kurtz held a solid .269 AVG through his first 16 MLB games. However, during this stretch, he posted a low .327 SLG with a .649 OPS. He tallied just five RBI and held a 23:5 K:BB. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the A's may continue to limit his opportunities, given his slow start. However, he may have begun to turn the corner. Given his power upside, he should continue to be rostered in all 12+ team formats. He will look to stay hot on Wednesday, facing Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers and rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz will both retreat to the bench for Wednesday's contest in Sacramento against the division-rival Seattle Mariners. Jhonny Pereda will do the catching and hit ninth, while Tyler Soderstrom plays first base and bats second against Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo. Langeliers isn't going to hit for average (.227), but he has some of the better pop among catchers and currently has gone deep seven times in 119 at-bats this year. Kurtz, who tore up the minors to earn an early-season call-up, has hit a decent 11-for-42 (.262) in his first 13 major-league games, but he has yet to go deep after clubbing seven homers in 20 games for Triple-A Las Vegas. Pereda should be ignored for DFS purposes, while Soderstrom will be a popular play with a .300 average and a solo homer against Woo in 10 career at-bats. Soderstrom is tied for second among first basemen with nine homers this year.

Athletics first base prospect Nick Kurtz is starting Monday's series opener against the division-rival Texas Rangers on the bench at Globe Life Field against Rangers left-hander Patrick Corbin. With Kurtz on the bench, Tyler Soderstrom will start at first base and bat third, with Brent Rooker as the designated hitter and batting second, and Miguel Andujar in left field and hitting fifth for the A's. Kurtz will occasionally be rested by the A's against southpaws, but he should still be considered an everyday player as he destroyed minor-league pitching to begin the 2025 season. In his first five major-league games since being called up last week, Kurtz has gone 4-for-16 with three RBI, no walks and seven strikeouts. Andujar could be a DFS sleeper consideration due to the fact he's hit .333 with a homer and two RBI in 12 career at-bats against Corbin.

Athletics general manager David Forst said that first base prospect Nick Kurtz will not be involved in a platoon when he joins the team this week for his major-league debut. The A's are comfortable playing Kurtz against left-handed pitchers, noting that he's had success against southpaws early on at Triple-A Las Vegas. The 22-year-old won't make his debut on Tuesday against the division-rival Texas Rangers and left-hander Patrick Corbin, but it's more about giving him a chance to acclimate to his new surroundings. Between first base and designated hitter, Kurtz, the fourth overall pick last year out of Wake Forest, should play regularly for the A's and should be a priority waiver-wire pickup for fantasy managers in all formats. Because of his advanced approach at the plate, Kurtz could have a seamless transition to the majors after slashing .321/.385/.655 with seven homers and 24 RBI in just 20 games with Vegas this year.

The Athletics are calling up top prospect Nick Kurtz from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, a source tells MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. Kurtz, who is ranked as the No. 35 overall prospect in all of baseball by MLB Pipeline, was dominating at Triple-A with a .321/.385/.655 OPS and a minor-league-leading seven home runs The 22-year-old left-handed hitter was the fourth overall pick by the A's last year out of Wake Forest and will be reaching the big leagues after just 32 career minor-league games. With a lefty on the mound for the Texas Rangers in Tuesday's series opener, though, Kurtz might not start his first game until Wednesday. Still, Kurtz will be the sixth-fastest player in franchise history to reach the big leagues. Kurtz's advanced approach at the plate has helped him hit everywhere he's been, and he should play regularly between first and designated hitter. He becomes a priority addition in all fantasy leagues.