One Year Later: Joshua Kuroda-Grauer Went From Prospect to Problem

The Lansing Lugnuts packed their bags for a six-game showdown in Midlake, and now it’s time to unpack everything that mattered. On this week’s Lugnuts Weekly, host Jesse Goldberg-Strassler — the voice of the Lansing Lugnuts — joins the show to break down last week’s action, the biggest performances, who stood out, and what A’s fans should actually be paying attention to in High-A. Prospects don’t develop in straight lines, but some players start making enough noise that you can hear it all the way to the major leagues. And that brings us to one of the biggest storylines in the A’s system: Joshua Kuroda-Grauer. This time last year, Jesse and Booney were talking about the 2024 third-round pick out of Rutgers when he was just getting his feet wet in Lansing. Fast forward a year and the conversation has changed entirely — because now he’s knocking on the MLB door. What changed? What clicked? And how close is he really? We’ll also preview this week’s Lugnuts action, spotlight players to keep an eye on, and separate the real risers from the stat-sheet mirages. Join us LIVE at 7:00 AM PST for another edition of Lugnuts Weekly.