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A's Make Long-Term Offer to ROY Nick Kurtz, Sources Say

The reported bid highlights the A's pre-arbitration approach to locking up homegrown talent before their planned relocation to Las Vegas.

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

  • MLB Network’s Joel Sherman reports the A's have made a long-term extension offer to first baseman Nick Kurtz.
  • Sherman says he received no word on the likelihood of the deal being finalized.
  • The offer follows recent pre-arbitration extensions for Tyler Soderstrom (7 years, $86 million), Jacob Wilson (7 years, $70 million) and Lawrence Butler (7 years, $65.5 million).
  • Kurtz earned 2025 AL Rookie of the Year honors with a .290 average, 36 home runs, 86 RBI and a Silver Slugger in 117 games.
  • Coverage indicates a Kurtz deal could surpass the club’s recent contracts—potentially topping $100 million—and is portrayed as part of building a core for the Las Vegas move.