Report: Athletics promoting top prospect Kurtz to big leagues
Report: Athletics promoting top prospect Kurtz to big leagues originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The time finally has come.
After his scorching-hot start to the 2025 MiLB season, the Athletics are promoting first baseman and No. 1 prospect Nick Kurtz to the big leagues, MLB.com's Martin Gallegos reported Monday, citing a source.
Kurtz, 22, was selected by the Athletics with the No. 4 pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, and less than one year later, has ascended through the organization's minor-league system and onto the big-league roster.
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In 20 games with Triple-A Las Vegas this season, Kurtz is batting .321/.385/.655 with seven home runs and 24 RBI in 97 plate appearances.
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