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Athletics Place Mark Leiter Jr., Joshua Kuroda-Grauer On IL

The Athletics have placed rookie Joshua Kuroda-Grauer and Mark Leiter Jr. on the injured list following a severe injury to the team's hottest hitter.

By · Published July 22, 2026  00:26 UTC · Updated July 24, 2026  02:27 UTC

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The Athletics placed Joshua Kuroda-Grauer and Mark Leiter Jr. on the injured list. Kuroda-Grauer underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle after fouling a ball off his nether region.

He was reported to be resting comfortably following the procedure.

Epilogue added 59d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: The Athletics have placed rookie Joshua Kuroda-Grauer and Mark Leiter Jr. on the injured list following a severe injury to the team's hottest hitter.
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The Athletics have moved Joshua Kuroda-Grauer and Mark Leiter Jr. to the injured list. Kuroda-Grauer, a rookie described as the team's hottest hitter, underwent emergency surgery to treat a ruptured testicle after exiting a game against the Diamondbacks.

Coverage from MLB.com and The New York Times emphasizes the severity of the injury and the subsequent emergency procedure. Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report further confirm the roster move and the circumstances of the injury during the A's vs.

MLB.com reports that Kuroda-Grauer is currently resting comfortably. Coverage does not specify a recovery timeline or the nature of Mark Leiter Jr.'s injury.

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Questions people are asking

Why was Joshua Kuroda-Grauer placed on the IL?

He suffered a ruptured testicle and required emergency surgery.

Who else was placed on the injured list?

Mark Leiter Jr. was also placed on the IL.

How is Kuroda-Grauer doing after surgery?

According to MLB.com, he is resting comfortably.

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