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4d ago

A's Make Long-Term Offer To ROY Nick Kurtz With Terms Undisclosed

The push reflects the club's plan to anchor its Las Vegas era with long-term deals.

Feb 23, 2026; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (16) runs the bases against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
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Feb 23, 2026; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (16) in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Joel Sherman reports the Athletics have extended a long-term proposal to first baseman Nick Kurtz, with no indication yet of the deal’s likelihood.
  • Nick Kurtz said he is “definitely open and interested” in discussing an extension, according to comments relayed by The Athletic.
  • Kurtz is coming off a 2025 rookie season with 36 home runs, a 1.002 OPS and both AL Rookie of the Year and a Silver Slugger award.
  • The pursuit aligns with a recent run of multi-year deals for Brent Rooker, Lawrence Butler, Tyler Soderstrom and Jacob Wilson.
  • MLB Trade Rumors notes relocation-related incentives and estimates it could take $150 million or more to lock up Kurtz now, which would exceed any prior A’s guarantee.