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Kurtz’s Illness Threatens A’s Momentum | Oakland Athletics News
The Athletics’ injury woes keep mounting as All-Star slugger Nick Kurtz exits his game early due to illness — just days after teammate J.T. Ginn also pulled out for similar reasons. Though Tyler Soderstrom was activated from the IL, Kurtz’s absence is a major blow: he’s the team’s most powerful hitter and just earned his first All-Star nod. With the lineup already thin, the A’s are turning to Jeff McNeil at first base and potentially calling up Triple-A stars Joey Meneses or Tommy White if Kurtz’s absence stretches. The team’s recovery momentum is now on shaky ground. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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