Report: A's make long-term offer to ROY Nick Kurtz

Field Level Media|published: Thu 26th February, 15:03 2026

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

The Athletics have made a long-term extension offer to slugging first baseman Nick Kurtz, the New York Post reported on Thursday.

No financial details were available, and there is "no word on the likelihood of getting it to the finish line," according to the report.

Kurtz, who turns 23 on March 12, was a unanimous choice as the American League Rookie of the Year in 2025 after batting .290 with 36 home runs, 86 RBIs and a 1.002 OPS in 117 games.

The A's drafted Kurtz with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 draft out of Wake Forest. He batted .344 with 12 home runs and 40 RBIs in 33 games in the minors from 2024-25.

The A's have a recent track record of signing players to extensions before they are arbitration eligible. In the past year, they have signed outfielders Tyler Soderstrom (seven years, $86 million) and Lawrence Butler (seven years, $65.5 million) and All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson (seven years, $70 million).

--Field Level Media

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