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Former RockHound set to make MLB debut with the Athletics
By Trey Francis at KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
SACRAMENTO, California (KMID/KPEJ) - The Athletics have called up the former Midland RockHound shortstop Joshua Kuroda-Grauer to the big leagues ahead of their three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kuroda-Grauer began the 2026 season in Midland, playing 33 games for the RockHounds be...
Key takeaway Kuroda-Grauer began the 2026 season in Midland, playing 33 games for the RockHounds before being called up to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Why this matters in The Midland
The call-up of former RockHound Joshua Kuroda-Grauer to the Oakland Athletics is a significant development for Midland's baseball fans, who have been following his progress since he played 33 games for the RockHounds earlier this season. His promotion to the big leagues after a stint in Triple-A Las Vegas is a testament to the talent that has come through Midland, a city that takes pride in its minor league baseball team. As Kuroda-Grauer prepares to face the Los Angeles Dodgers, locals will be watching closely to see how he performs on the national stage. His debut will also likely spark interest in the current RockHounds roster, with fans wondering which other players might be next in line for a call-up to the major leagues. The RockHounds' affiliation with the Athletics has long been a source of excitement for Midland baseball enthusiasts, and Kuroda-Grauer's achievement will only add to that enthusiasm.
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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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What is this story about? SACRAMENTO, California (KMID/KPEJ) - The Athletics have called up the former Midland RockHound shortstop Joshua Kuroda-Grauer to the big leagues ahead of their three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kuroda-Grauer began the 2026 season in Midland, playing 33 games for the RockHounds be...
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