Nick Kurtz Headed to IL With Right Thumb Strain
The Athletics' standout first baseman is expected to miss time with a thumb injury, putting his AL All-Star start in jeopardy.
Nick Kurtz is expected to be placed on the injured list with a right thumb strain, per MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. The timing of the injury is unclear, though Kurtz had left a recent game with an illness before returning. He has been one of the AL's best hitters this season, posting a .902 OPS with 20 home runs in 92 games. Kurtz had been slated to start for the AL at first base in the All-Star Game after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. declined his invitation.
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