Ruptured testicle sends Mariners' Mitch Haniger to the IL

Thomas Lott

Ruptured testicle sends Mariners' Mitch Haniger to the IL image

This is an injury you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy.

Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger is going on the 10-day injured list after fouling a ball off of his groin in a series against the Astros this week.

On the play Haniger suffered a ruptured testicle, according to MLB.com.

Initially it was reported Haniger had suffered a testicular contusion but the injury appears to be more severe than that.

It is unclear how long his recovery time will be.

Haniger is hitting .220 with 15 home runs and 32 RBIs this season.

He made his first All-Star game appearance for Seattle last season.

Thomas Lott