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.
Mariners now saying Haniger has a ruptured testicle. https://t.co/XXFZgC3U6M
— Greg Johns (@GregJohnsMLB) June 7, 2019
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.
Mariners release says Mitch Haniger’s injury occurred in the sixth inning but I think it happened here in the third inning. pic.twitter.com/FfO4n7CS0E
— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) June 7, 2019
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.