Athletics rookie Joshua Kuroda-Grauer undergoes surgery after freak on-field injury

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Athletics rookie Joshua Kuroda-Grauer underwent surgery after rupturing a testicle when he fouled a pitch into his groin during a game against the Diamondbacks. Despite the painful setback, manager Mark Kotsay said the 23-year-old is recovering well and remains in good spirits.

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00:01Athletic's rookie Joshua Kuroda-Grauer suffered one of baseball's most unusual injuries after

00:06fouling a pitch directly into his groin during a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

00:26The 23-year-old infielder underwent surgery for a ruptured testicle and was subsequently

00:32placed on the 10-day injured list, temporarily interrupting a promising start to his major

00:37league career. Athletics manager Mark Kotze said Kuroda-Grauer remained in good spirits while

00:43recovering in the hospital, praising the rookie's resilience after the bizarre accident.

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