Brent Rooker - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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

Battling knee soreness Rooker isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs due to knee soreness, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Mark Kotsay said the decision to sit Rooker down for a day was precautionary, as the team didn't want to risk his soreness evolving into a more serious issue. Shea Langeliers will work as the Athletics' DH with Rooker on the bench, allowing Jonah Heim to start behind the plate.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Rooker is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Rooker had one hit in each of the first two games of the series but will get a breather during Thursday's finale. Shea Langeliers will receive a start in the designated hitter slot, and Jonah Heim will do the catching for the Athletics.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics have a serious .194 Brent Rooker problem entering June | Sporting News Things are not going well with Brent Rooker this season.

JUNE 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Launches eighth homer Rooker went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a double in Sunday's 13-8 loss against the Yankees.

Impact Rooker did his damage with the Athletics trailing by a large margin, launching a 108.6 mph solo homer in the seventh inning to cut the deficit to 13-4. The 31-year-old has struggled to find his footing in 2026 and entered Sunday's contest in a notable slump, going 1-for-21 (.048) across his previous six contests. Overall, Rooker is slashing .194/.278/.368 with eight homers, 26 RBI, 15 runs and two stolen bases across 41 games this season.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 1 • FOX SPORTS

The Yankees use a 13-run 3rd inning to beat the Athletics 13-8

Ben Rice had two extra-base hits and four RBIs in a 13-run third inning that was the biggest for the New York Yankees in 21 years, carrying them to a 13-8 victory over the Athletic...

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Resting up for day game Rooker is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact The Athletics will send Rooker to the bench for the second time in four contests, with both of his absences coming in day games after night games. Since rejoining the Athletics on April 26 following a stint on the injured list, Rooker hasn't been able to gain much momentum at the dish. He's slashing just .206/.289/.373 while striking out at a 30.7 percent clip over the past month.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners play the Athletics after Emerson's 4-hit game

The Seattle Mariners play the Athletics after Colt Emerson had four hits against the Royals on Sunday

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Taking seat in series finale Rooker is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

Impact The Athletics will hand Rooker just his second day off since he was reinstated from the injured list April 26. With Rooker resting, the Athletics will go with Shea Langeliers in the designated-hitter spot, clearing the way for Jonah Heim to pick up a start behind the plate.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Laureano, Machado, Castellanos homer in the Padres' 7-3 win over the Athletics

Ramón Laureano hit a tiebreaking home run with one out in the seventh inning and Manny Machado and Nick Castellanos also connected to help the San Diego Padres beat the Athletics 7...

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Last Night In Baseball: Inside-The-Park Grand Slam, Seat Catch In Mets-Nationals

The Nationals and Mets combined for a highlight-reel game, two walk-off, three-run home runs, an NL Central lead change, the Dodgers won a t...

MAY 20 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night In Baseball: Inside-The-Park Grand Slam, Seat Catch In Mets-Nationals

Knocks in trio of runs Tuesday Rooker went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, two total runs and three total RBI in a 14-6 win against the Angels on Tuesday.

Impact Rooker knocked in a run with a single in the third inning and added a two-run homer in the eighth. The long ball was his fifth through 17 games in May. Rooker has collected six multi-hit games during the month and is batting .273 with 16 RBI.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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