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What happened to Nick Kurtz? Live updates for Athletics vs. Tigers on 7/8/26

What happened to Nick Kurtz? Live updates for Athletics vs. Tigers on 7/8/26

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By: Ciaran Doyle

In the second inning of Wednesday’s game vs. the Tigers, Nick Kurtz appeared to hurt his hand while trying to field an errant throw. However, reports indicate that he left the game due to an illness. Kurtz was replaced by Jeff McNeil.

Before exiting, he recorded no stats in one trip to the plate. Kurtz will be covered under Early Exit.

Stay tuned with DK Network for the latest updates on his status.

Ciaran has been an editor for the DraftKings Network team since 2023. He graduated from the University of Arizona before attending Arizona State University for his master’s degree in sports journalism. Ciaran previously covered Phoenix Rising FC for Cronkite News before joining DraftKings. He is passionate about sports betting, and his biggest focus has always been on the NFL and soccer. You can find him on X at @Ciaran_Doyle7.
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