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A's season derailed by injuries and Kotsay calls it unlike anything he's seen

The Athletics entered the season with high hopes, but injuries derailed their plans

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Starts up hitting progression Rooker (knee) was cleared to begin a hitting progression Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rooker won't have enough time to return this season from a cartilage tear in his left knee that he suffered in June, but his return to hitting is a good sign that he'll be ready to go by next Opening Day. The A's are optimistic that he will be cleared for batting practice before the end of the season.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker out for the season after left knee surgery

Athletics designated hitter and outfielder Brent Rooker had season-ending left knee surgery, a tough loss of a leader both on and off the field for the club

JULY 17 • Associated Press

Transferred to 60-day IL The Athletics transferred Rooker (knee) to the 60-day injured list Friday.

Impact Rooker has already been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season, and he recently underwent surgery to repair torn cartilage. He's expected to be ready for the start of spring training in February. When healthy this season, Rooker slashed a disappointing .200/.281/.389 with 10 homers, 29 RBI, 20 runs scored, two stolen bases and a 19:65 BB:K across 203 trips to the plate.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

A's Lose Brent Rooker For Season To A Knee Injury, Opening The Door For A Fantasy Baseball Streaming Option The Athletics lost designated hitter Brent Rooker for the remainder of the season due to knee surgery.

JULY 2 • SI.COM

Deadspin | A's DH Brent Rooker needs season-ending knee surgery Deadspin | A's DH Brent Rooker needs season-ending knee surgery

JULY 2 • DEADSPIN.COM

Athletics Slugger Brent Rooker Set for Season-Ending Left Knee Surgery

Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker will undergo surgery to repair a cartilage tear in his left knee and miss the remainder of the seas...

JULY 2 • FOX SPORTS

Athletics Slugger Brent Rooker Set for Season-Ending Left Knee Surgery

Athletics lose Brent Rooker for season with knee injury | Sporting News One of Oakland's top offensive threats remains scheduled to undergo left knee surgery.

JULY 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

A's dealt a blow as Rooker set to undergo season-ending knee surgery WEST SACRAMENTO -- The Athletics will have to move forward without their clubhouse leader. After Brent Rooker paused his rehab from a left k...

JULY 2 • MLB.COM

Out for season Rooker will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a cartilage tear in his left knee, Jason Burke of Roundtable.io reports.

Impact Rooker was re-evaluated Tuesday after making slow progress in his recovery from a bone bruise in his left knee, which has been bothering him since early June. Test results revealed torn cartilage in the 31-year-old's knee, so he'll go under the knife to address the issue, putting an early end to his 2026 campaign. Jonah Heim has been getting regular starts at DH with Rooker on the IL and is now likely to remain in that role for the rest of the year.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes re-evaluation Tuesday Rooker was re-evaluated at Stanford for his knee injury Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rooker landed on the injured list June 12 due to a bone bruise in his left knee and has progressed slowly in rehab, beginning a running and swinging progression Monday. "I wouldn't say that his progress has stopped," Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said Tuesday. "... it hasn't progressed as efficient as we'd like. So he's down there going through another exam." More clarity regarding Rooker's status and recovery timeline should come following the results of his latest evaluation.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to start baseball activities Rooker (knee) is still not participating in any baseball activities as of Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Rooker hit the injured list June 12 due to a bone bruise in his left knee and has yet to make much headway in his recovery. The Athletics hope to have a better idea of his status next week, though that suggests a return before the end of June is unlikely. Before being shelved, the veteran hit .200/.281/.389 with 10 homers, 29 RBI, 20 runs and two stolen bases across 48 appearances.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 10-day IL The Athletics placed Rooker on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to Tuesday, due to a bone bruise in his left knee.

Impact Rooker was out of the Athletics' lineup both Tuesday and Wednesday against the Brewers while tending to a left knee issue. The injury is severe enough for him to warrant a stint on the IL, though it's unclear whether he's facing a stint longer than the minimum. With Rooker sidelined, Shea Langeliers, Jonah Heim and Carlos Cortes are all candidates to see more reps as the team's designated hitter. Jacob Wilson (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Rooker (bone bruise in knee) to IL; Wilson reinstated WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Athletics reinstated shortstop Jacob Wilson from the injured list and placed designated hitter Brent Rooker o...

JUNE 12 • MLB.COM

A's activate SS Jacob Wilson and place DH Brent Rooker on injured list with a left knee bruise

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson was activated off the injured list on Friday, and designated hitter Brent Rooker was placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to Tuesday because of a bo...

JUNE 12 • Associated Press

Cortes and Butler homer to rally A's to 4-3 win over the Brewers

Carlos Cortes and Lawrence Butler hit towering home runs in the seventh inning to rally the Athletics to a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers and win the series

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Sitting with knee soreness Rooker won't play in Wednesday's game against the Brewers due to knee soreness, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Mark Kotsay said the team will wait to see how Rooker feels leading up to Friday's game against the Rockies before deciding whether he needs to spend time on the injured list. Carlos Cortes will work as the Athletics' designated hitter Wednesday while Lawrence Butler starts in right field, and that could be the defensive alignment the team uses if Rooker has to miss more time.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Idle again Wednesday Rooker isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee.

Impact Rooker has slashed .243/.300/.541 with three homers and eight runs scored across his last 10 games, but the A's will now have him begin on the bench for a second consecutive game. Carlos Cortes will move into the DH spot as a result, opening up right field for Lawrence Butler.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Getting rest Tuesday Rooker isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Rooker has posted an .816 OPS through 27 plate appearances since the start of June, but the A's will give him a chance to regroup after he finished Monday's contest 0-for-5 with a walk and three strikeouts. Shea Langeliers will move into the DH spot with Rooker on the bench, allowing Jonah Heim to pick up a start behind the dish.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs 10th homer Rooker went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, two total RBI and a walk in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Astros.

Impact Rooker picked up a pair of impactful extra-base hits, lining an RBI double in the third inning before launching a solo homer in the fifth frame. June has gotten off to a solid start for the 31-year-old, who has gone 6-for-20 (.300) with two homers across six appearances. Overall, Rooker is hitting .206 with a .684 OPS, 10 homers, 29 RBI, 19 runs and two stolen bases through 47 games.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

A's No. 3 prospect Jump tosses 2nd straight gem in 3rd MLB start HOUSTON – Gage Jump threw 6 1/3 shutout innings and Nick Kurtz and Brent Rooker each homered as the Athletics beat the Astros, 5-0, on Sunda...

JUNE 7 • MLB.COM

Kurtz, Rooker HRs, Jump's 6 1/3 scoreless innings power Athletics past Astros 5-0

Nick Kurtz and Brent Rooker homered, Gage Jump worked 6 1/3 scoreless innings and the Athletics beat the Houston Astros 5-0 to avoid a series sweep

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Goes yard in return to lineup Rooker went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Astros.

Impact Rooker delivered the Athletics' lone run, launching a loud solo homer over the left-field wall in the sixth inning. The 31-year-old was out of Thursday's lineup against the Cubs due to knee soreness, though he was called upon to pinch-hit in that contest, and his quick return to the lineup Friday suggests the injury is not a significant concern. It has been a challenging season to date for Rooker, as he's hitting .196 with a .650 OPS, nine homers, 27 RBI, 17 runs and two stolen bases across 45 games.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Paredes homers for 3rd straight game, drives in 4 in Astros' 5-1 win over A's

Isaac Paredes homered for the third straight game, driving in four runs to propel the Houston Astros to a 5-1 victory over the Athletics on Friday night

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Back in lineup Friday Rooker (knee) is back in the starting lineup and batting fourth as the designated hitter for Friday's game against the Astros.

Impact Rooker got the day off from the starting nine Thursday against the Cubs due to knee soreness, but he's back in there for Friday's series opener versus Houston. Rooker is just 5-for-37 with one homer, two RBI, four runs scored and a 2:13 BB:K over his last 10 games.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

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