Athletics activate Nick Kurtz from injured list, option Max Muncy
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The Oakland Athletics reinstated first baseman Nick Kurtz from the 10-day injured list on July 25, just before their game against Minnesota. Kurtz is in the lineup as the designated hitter, batting second, after recovering from a right thumb strain that sidelined him since July 10. To clear space on the roster, infielder Max Muncy has been optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas. Kurtz, the reigning AL Rookie of the Year, has played 92 games this season, hitting.266 with 20 home runs and 66 RBIs. Muncy has struggled in his recent stint, tallying no hits in three at-bats over two games.
- •Kurtz returns after missing time with a thumb injury.
- •He is batting second as the designated hitter against Minnesota.
- •Max Muncy is optioned to Triple-A after limited playing time.
- •Kurtz has 20 home runs and 66 RBIs this season.
- •The Athletics activated Kurtz on July 25.
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- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz reinstated from injured list after thumb injury, Muncy optioned
"The Athletics reinstated slugger Nick Kurtz from the 10-day injured list before their game Saturday night at Minnesota and slotted him into the lineup as the designated hitter, batting second. To make room on the roster, the A's optioned infielder Max Muncy to Triple-A Las Vegas. The reigning AL Rookie of the Year, Kurtz has been on the IL since July 10 with a right thumb strain.
"The Athletics reinstated slugger Nick Kurtz from the 10-day injured list before their game at Minnesota and slotted him into the lineup as the designated hitter, batting second.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 25, 2026, 9:59 PMAthletics reinstate Kurtz, option Muncy to Triple-...
The Athletics reinstated slugger Nick Kurtz from the 10-day injured list before their game at Minnesota and slotted him into the lineup as the designated hitter, batting second.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 8:36 PMAthletics first baseman Nick Kurtz reinstated from injured list after thumb injury, Muncy optioned
The Athletics reinstated slugger Nick Kurtz from the 10-day injured list before their game Saturday night at Minnesota and slotted him into the lineup as the designated hitter, batting second. To make room on the roster, the A's optioned infielder Max Muncy to Triple-A Las Vegas. The reigning AL Rookie of the Year, Kurtz has been on the IL since July 10 with a right thumb strain.
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