Oakland erased an early 2-0 hole and stormed past Cincinnati 11-5 at Sutter Health Park, riding a late, power-filled barrage led by Nick Kurtz’s 493-foot grand slam—the season’s longest—and a 28th homer from Brent Rooker. The A’s flipped the script with Cortez’s 12-pitch at-bat homer to put them ahead, then pulled away in a two-out rally sequence that featured Langeliers’ hustle and a key double to cap the frame. A six-run bottom of the 7th through 8th sealed the series sweep and boosted Oakland’s offense for the stretch run.

The late surge highlighted Oakland’s depth: Kurtz, Rooker, Cortez, and Langeliers supplied the big hits, while the A’s bullpen steadied after early damage. For fantasy managers, the performance tightens Kurtz’s power upside, reinforces Rooker as a top power bat, and underscores the potential for the bottom of the order to contribute in a run-rich lineup. Cincinnati’s offense perked early with Stephenson’s three-run shot but could not keep pace once Oakland flipped the momentum.

Walker Jenkins, 20, is the Twins’ consensus top prospect, racing through the system and already eyeing a 2026 Opening Day roster in Minnesota. His Saints home debut and ongoing AAA stint have shown a blend of power development and plate discipline, even as injury history looms. Jenkins emphasizes staying within himself and treating every at-bat as a step toward a big-league future.

Behind the scenes, the Twins are building a long-term plan around him, including post-season workouts with Ryan Jeffers and a focus on off-season strength and swing adjustments. For fantasy managers, Jenkins represents a high-ceiling, high-variance asset whose ETA could slip or accelerate with health and organizational moves as Minnesota continues its rebuild.