Happy Monday, Athletics Nation!
Spring Training is right around the corner, and the youthful A’s will have a lot of young talent on display in this year’s exhibition games. Jacob Wilson, the team’s No. 1 overall prospect, seems likely to start at shortstop on Opening Day, but the remaining Top Ten have all yet to make their MLB debuts, and many will hope to force their way to the big leagues this year or next.
Nick Kurtz is the biggest name—and player—on the list of this year’s non-roster invitees. Kurtz was the A’s top pick in the 2024 draft; he’s currently expected to make his Major League debut next year according to MLB Pipeline, but many fans will get their first look at the 21-year-old this spring before the slugger begins his 2025 season at Double-A Midland.