Athletics rookie Kuroda-Grauer on IL after ruptured testicle

Athletics infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer sustained a ruptured testicle after fouling a ball off himself, underwent surgery, and was placed on the 10-day injured list with an expected extended absence, following a night that also featured his first MLB home run and strong early hitting numbers. The injury comes amid a challenging season for the A’s, who are already dealing with roster changes and durability concerns.