Athletics rookie Kuroda-Grauer on IL after ruptured testicle

Athletics infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer suffered a ruptured testicle after fouling a ball off his groin during a Monday game against the Diamondbacks, yet he continued to the plate, collecting a hit before being removed and later having emergency surgery. The team placed him on the 10-day injured list, with surgery confirmed and a recovery timeline to be determined. In the same game, Kuroda-Grauer had just homered for the first time in the majors, marking a dramatic night that culminated in Oakland’s 5-2 win. Reports note the 23-year-old, a Rutgers product, underwent surgery on Tuesday and is now in recovery, with the A’s describing his injury as more severe than initially indicated. To fill the roster, Max Muncy was recalled to replace him, while another note from the club mentions ongoing roster adjustments related to injuries as the season progresses. Kuroda-Grauer’s remarkable performance prior to the injury included a .417 batting average across his first 16 MLB games, underscoring the potential impact of his absence on the Athletics.