Nick Kurtz is coming, and the buzz for the A's is deafening. On today’s episode of Locked On A’s, we break down the biggest A’s story of the week—the call-up of 2024 No. 4 overall pick Nick Kurtz, who’s expected to make his MLB debut Wednesday. To give us the inside scoop, we bring in the man who’s had a front-row seat to Kurtz’s rise: the voice of the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators, Matthew Neverett. From Kurtz’s makeup to his swing to how he handles elite velocity, Matt gives us the truth on whether this dude is ready to mash in The Show. But that’s not all. 

The Aviators are rolling in the early goings—first place in the PCL—and they’re not doing it with smoke and mirrors. Grant Holman is shoving, and Daniel Susac, the former Arizona standout and recent PCL Player of the Week, is showing exactly why he was a first-rounder. We dive into how deep this Aviators team is, how close they are to helping the A’s, and what it all means for the A’s rebuild, catching fire sooner than people think. If you’re not watching Vegas, you’re missing the future—period.