Nick Kurtz Day-to-Day with Right Oblique Soreness Following Clean MRI

Rookie Nick Kurtz is day-to-day with right oblique soreness, as confirmed by manager Mark Kotsay after a 'clean' MRI. Kurtz experienced discomfort on Friday and aggravated the soreness while running bases, though there is no muscle strain and he is dealing with pain tolerance. His return timeline is currently unknown, with Kotsay hoping for his return 'sooner than later.' This season, Kurtz is batting .308 with 27 home runs and 70 RBIs, and is one of just three players to hit four home runs in a game.