Welcome back to another week of Rumor Roundup, where we dive into all the recent talk, transactions, and trends from around the league, balancing both fantasy baseball implications and real-world baseball analysis through the lens of a front office.
Featured Story
Athletics‘ rookie infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer hit the injured list this week after getting nailed by a foul ball in an uncomfortable area. Emergency surgery was performed in Arizona on the ruptured testicle. What’s even crazier about this situation? JKG stayed in the game after injuring himself… and finished his plate appearance with a base hit.
Kuroda-Grauer has been such a fun player to watch since the Athletics promoted him to the show. The 23-year-old is slashing .417/.435/.583 with a 185 wRC+ through his first 16 games.
Joshua Kuroda-Grauer has undergone surgery for a ruptured testicle after this moment last night. Somehow he still singled right after.
All-time sports accomplishment. No debate. pic.twitter.com/Mql8VuE8UH
— Baseball Is Dead (@baseballisdead_) July 21, 2026
Injury Updates
The following players have started or participated in rehab assignments this week:
- n/a
The following players have been placed on the IL this week:
- C Kyle Teel — left ankle sprain
- C Samuel Basallo — right shoulder inflammation
- INF Bobby Witt Jr.. — lower back tightness
- C Rafael Marchán — left knee patellar tendinitis
- OF Juan Soto — left calf strain
Finally, the following players have seen their IL status change this week:
- OF Luis Robert Jr. Jr. — activated
- OF Byron Buxton — activated
- OF Addison Barger — moved to IL60
- LHP Steven Matz — activated
Recent Transactions
The following players have been DFA’d:
- RHP Ron Marinaccio
- RHP Justin Lawrence
The following players have been claimed or signed via free agency:
- n/a
The following trades have been executed:
- n/a
Promotions/demotions:
- n/a
Feature image by Michael Packard (@CollectingPack on Twitter) | Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire
