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“Nick Kurtz knows Athletics aren’t serious about baseball” – Fans react to “Big Amish” rejecting massive contract extension

Nick Kurtz declined a contract extension offer from the Athletics believed to be in the $130 million range, popular content page "SleeperAthletics" reported via X on Tuesday.

By Raghav Mehta · Sportskeeda

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 1:29 AM

Key Things to Know

Nick Kurtz reportedly turned down an Athletics contract extension offer valued between $110 million and $130 million.
Athletics supporters reacted on social media, with some suggesting Kurtz may want to move to a larger market.
The 2025 AL Rookie of the Year was named an All-Star in 2026 before suffering a thumb injury.

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Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz reportedly rejected a contract extension offer estimated between $110 million and $130 million, according to social media reports cited by Sportskeeda. Supporters reacted strongly online, with some fans suggesting that Kurtz could be aiming to force his way to a larger market before the franchise relocates to Las Vegas.

Kurtz, who won AL Rookie of the Year in 2025 and earned his first All-Star selection in 2026, could resume contract discussions this winter. However, negotiations face a narrow window before the current collective bargaining agreement expires on December 1.

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