The Athletics reinstated first baseman Nick Kurtz from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder Max Muncy to Triple-A Las Vegas, the club announced Saturday.
Kurtz landed on the injured list on July 10 for the second time in his career with a right thumb capsule sprain. On the year, Kurtz is hitting .266 (89-for-334) with 15 doubles, one triple, 20 home runs, 66 RBI, and 76 walks. He won American League Player of the Month for May, his fourth career monthly award. He was named the American League All-Star starting first baseman in Philadelphia, his first career All-Star selection. The 2025 unanimous AL Rookie of the Year ranks second in the Majors in walks, on-base percentage (.405), tied fifth in RBI, 12th in OPS (.902), and tied for 12th in go-ahead RBI.
Muncy joined the A’s for the second time this year and went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in two games. The 23-year-old right-handed hitter is batting .362 with five home runs and 14 RBI in 12 games overall at Triple-A, which included a rehab assignment from May 30 to June 7 while on the A’s injured list.