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This article was first published on June 29, 2026 by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) and curated for The Midland readers.

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Former RockHound set to make MLB debut with the Athletics

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Trey Francis, as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · June 29, 2026 · 1 min read

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From Sacramento, California: A former Midland RockHound is set to make his major league debut with the Oakland Athletics. Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, a shortstop, has been called up to the big leagues.

He previously played for the RockHounds in Midland, where he started the 2026 season. Kuroda-Grauer played 33 games for the team before his call-up.

Further details about his MLB debut and the Athletics' upcoming series are available through KMID and KPEJ.

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Category: Local · Published: June 29, 2026 · Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Former RockHound set to make MLB debut with the Athletics

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