The Oakland Athletics placed first baseman Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list with a strained right thumb. Per Deadspin, the transaction is retroactive.
In a flurry of roster moves, the Athletics also sent left-hander Jeffrey Springs to the 15-day IL with hip discomfort. Yahoo Sports reported that the team activated outfielder Ginn and recalled another player, while left-hander Ben Bowden was designated for assignment and fellow left-hander Connor Thomas was claimed off waivers.
Kurtz had previously dealt with thumb issues. ESPN reported the moves without specifying whether this is a new injury or a recurrence, though the headline references a reaggravation of the existing condition.