Thumb injury forces an extended All-Star Break for Kurtz
Jul 12 2026
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Athletics
NEWS: The A’s placed 1B Nick Kurtz on the 10-day IL with a right thumb capsule sprain and recalled C Brian Serven from the minors.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: The A’s lost one of their top hitters heading into the final weekend before the All-Star Break after Kurtz jammed his thumb while fielding his position. The hope is that Kurtz is fit to return following the A’s first series of the second half. While he’s recovering, Jonah Heim will take over as the everyday first baseman, necessitating additional catching depth, hence Serven’s promotion. The 31-year-old Serven has spent all year at Triple-A, slashing .308/.403/.525 (236 PA) with a 121 wRC+ and has Major League experience across the 2022-24 campaigns.
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Today
Dodgers decide to put Ohtani on IL; DBacks bring back Gallen; O's lose Alexander...
Sep 10 2026 8:18am
Sep 10 2026 8:18am
Corbin Burnes completes his rehab from Tommy John surgery; Bryce Elder will miss the remainder of the regular season; Masyn Winn back in the St. Louis lineup.
Sep 9 2026 7:30am
Sep 9 2026 7:30am
Judge set to return to Yankee lineup; Red Sox place Rafaela on IL; Ohtani unlikely to pitch again this season; and more...
Sep 8 2026 7:29am
Sep 8 2026 7:29am
With Jac Caglianone battling elbow soreness, John Rave should get some more OF time. Plus Micheal Arroyo up with Seattle, Luis Robert Jr. down in Baltimore, and more.
Sep 7 2026 9:37am
Sep 7 2026 9:37am
Kyle Teel returns to stabilize White Sox catching; McClanahan, Grisham hurting; C. Scott to take on some additional rest days, and more.
Sep 5 2026 8:46am
Sep 5 2026 8:46am
