Athletics Promote Nick Kurtz for Sacramento Debut

The Oakland Athletics are promoting top prospect Nick Kurtz, their first baseman and No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, to the major leagues after just 32 minor league games. Kurtz, 22, impressed in Triple-A Las Vegas with a .321 average, seven home runs, and 24 RBI over 20 games. He is ranked among baseball's top 35 prospects and has drawn comparisons to elite power hitters. The Athletics, currently last in the AL West, will debut Kurtz during their upcoming homestand in Sacramento against the Texas Rangers. His addition strengthens a young lineup featuring several hitters under 25. The move underscores Oakland's focus on developing young talent and bolstering their offense.