Shea Langeliers and Nick Kurtz won't participate in Home Run Derby
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Shea Langeliers, an All-Star candidate for the A's, expressed disinterest in participating in the Home Run Derby, instead preferring to support his teammate Nick Kurtz. Kurtz also indicated he would not take part this year, citing the need for rest during the season. Langeliers has achieved 20 home runs for the fourth consecutive season, a feat matched only by Khris Davis in the past 20 years. Both players are expected to make the American League All-Star roster. This discussion coincides with broader issues in minor league baseball highlighted by recent reports regarding player development challenges.
- •Langeliers leads Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk in All-Star voting.
- •Both players want to avoid the Home Run Derby this year.
- •Langeliers has 20 home runs for four straight seasons.
- •Recent reports highlight developmental challenges in minor league baseball.
- •A's manager praised a report on minor league processes and player adjustments.
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Shea Langeliers, Nick Kurtz Not Interested in Home Run Derby
"The A's All-Star candidate is closing in on a spot in Philadelphia, but he'd rather watch his teammate put on a Derby show — one that ties into a bigger story about how MLB develops its top prospects
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