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Kurtz Out, A's Adjust Without Star Bat | Oakland Athletics News
The A’s are reeling after losing their star first baseman, Nick Kurtz, to a sprained thumb, forcing a roster shuffle ahead of the All-Star Game. Kurtz, a Rookie of the Year and league leader in walks, was hitting .266 with 20 homers and 66 RBIs — now sidelined retroactively since Friday. The team called up catcher Brian Serven, a .308 hitter in the minors, to fill the spot — though his MLB average (.188) suggests a steep climb. This marks Kurtz’s second injury this season, and with both he and manager Mark Kotsay unavailable for comment, fans are left wondering how long he’ll be out and how…
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