A's Joshua Kuroda-grauer Undergoes Surgery for Injury

WHO:

NY Post - Athletics infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer suffered an injury.

WHAT:

USA Today - Kuroda-Grauer was placed on the 10-day injured list following surgery for a ruptured testicle on July 21, 2026.

MLB.com - The Athletics signed their fifth-round draft pick, Georgia Tech outfielder/first baseman Alex Hernandez, for $516,300.

MLB.com - The Athletics signed their supplemental second-round pick, right-hander Gabe Gaeckle, for $1.25 million, slightly above the slot value of $1,156,400.

MLB.com - The Athletics signed their third-round selection, right-hander Jacob Dudan, for $865,000, which is below the slot value of $988,700.

MLB.com - Dudan is expected to return to the mound around July 2027 after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

USA Today - Kuroda-Grauer underwent emergency surgery to repair a ruptured testicle Monday night at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix and is resting comfortably, according to the club.

MLB.com - Kuroda-Grauer's batting average is .417 (25-for-60) since his big league debut on June 29, with eight multiple-hit games in 16 games before the injury.

USA Today - Kuroda-Grauer underwent emergency surgery to repair a ruptured testicle at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix.

USA Today - Kuroda-Grauer finished the game with a batting line of 2-for-3, which included his first-career home run and pushed his batting average to .417.

MLB.com - The Athletics signed their first-round draft pick, Georgia Tech outfielder Drew Burress, for $7.5 million.

MLB.com - The Athletics signed their second-round draft pick, USC left-hander Mason Edwards, for $2.4 million.

MLB.com - The Athletics also signed their supplemental second-round pick, right-hander Gabe Gaeckle, for $1.25 million.

MLB.com - The Athletics signed their third-round selection, right-hander Jacob Dudan, for $865,000.

MLB.com - Kuroda-Grauer hit his first career Major League home run, a 416-foot solo shot, during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

MLB.com - Kuroda-Grauer's batting average is .417 (25-for-60) since his big league debut.

MLB.com - Kuroda-Grauer's 25 hits are tied with Eddie Murphy (1912) for the most in A's history by a player over his first 16 games.

NY Post - Kuroda-Grauer underwent surgery for a ruptured testicle.

RotoWire MLB - Kuroda-Grauer was placed on the 10-day injured list following the surgery.

WHERE:

NY Post - The injury occurred during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

WHEN:

MLB.com - Kuroda-Grauer's home run occurred during a game on Monday, which was also the same day he suffered the injury.

NY Post - The injury happened during a game on Monday.

RotoWire MLB - Kuroda-Grauer was placed on the injured list on Tuesday.

WHY:

MLB.com - The A's have lost 19 of their past 23 games leading up to Kuroda-Grauer's injury, marking a tough stretch for the team.

NY Post - The injury was caused by Kuroda-Grauer fouling a ball off his groin.

HOW:

USA Today - Kuroda-Grauer was hurt in the Athletics' 5-2 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix after fouling off a pitch in the fifth inning that took an unfortunate ricochet.

USA Today - Kuroda-Grauer was replaced defensively at third base by Donovan Walton in the bottom of the seventh inning.

MLB.com - Burress will participate in batting practice with the A's before their game against the Diamondbacks.

MLB.com - Kuroda-Grauer finished his at-bat after the injury by lining a single to center field, despite showing signs of discomfort.

NY Post - Kuroda-Grauer was on the ground after the incident, indicating the severity of the injury.

In a significant development, Kuroda-Grauer has been placed on the 10-day injured list following surgery for a ruptured testicle. Meanwhile, the Athletics have been active in signing their draft picks, securing Georgia Tech outfielder and first baseman Alex Hernandez for $516,300, right-hander Gabe Gaeckle for $1.25 million, and right-hander Jacob Dudan for $865,000, who is expected to return to the mound around July 2027 after undergoing Tommy John surgery. These moves reflect the team's commitment to building a strong roster for the future.