Nick Kurtz Reportedly Called Up by Athletics, 1B Was No. 4 Pick in 2024 MLB Draft

Nick Kurtz is reportedly heading to The Show.

Per ESPN's Alden Gonzalez, the Athletics are calling the first baseman up to the majors. Kurtz was the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft and played just 32 games in the minor leagues before the call-up.

In 12 games with the Athletics' Single-A and Double-A affiliates last year, Kurtz had four home runs, 13 RBI and a .368 average before hitting .353 in the Arizona Fall League. In 20 games this season, Kurtz has collected seven homers, 24 RBI and a .321 average at the Triple-A level.

Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter had Kurtz ranked as the No. 42 overall prospect heading into the 2025 season.

Per MLB.com's Martín Gallegos, Kurtz will become the sixth-fastest player in franchise history to be called up, only behind Mike Morgan, Tom Conroy, Ariel Prieto, Rich Bordi and Scott Meyer.

He will be the third player from the 2024 MLB draft to make his debut, joining Cam Smith and Ryan Johnson, who made the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels Opening Day rosters, respectively.

While Kurtz may be on his way to the majors, it's unclear what position he'll be in once he gets there. He's a solid defensive first baseman, but the Athletics have Tyler Soderstrom in that position. Soderstrom, 23, is having a breakout year with nine homers and 19 RBI through 22 games.

According to Gonzalez, manager Mark Kotsay said earlier this month that one option could be a rotation at first base, designated hitter and left field between Kurtz, Soderstrom and Brent Rooker.

The A's are 10-12 on the season as they head into a three-game home series against the Texas Rangers starting on Tuesday. It's unclear when Kurtz will make his debut.