Brent Rooker - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Begins hitting progression Rooker (oblique) has begun a hitting progression, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's a big step for the 31-year-old, though there remains no timetable for his return to the active roster. Rooker has been shelved for the past week-and-a-half with a right oblique strain and could need a few rehab games before returning to the Athletics' lineup.

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Doing light baseball work Rookier (oblique) has resumed taking part in light baseball activities, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact The veteran slugger landed on the shelf April 10 due to an oblique strain, and he was shut down from baseball activities for a little more than a week. Rooker will travel with the Mariners on their road trip this week as he continues to ramp up his activity level.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

A's top pitching prospect duo Arnold, Jump turn in best outings of '26 The Athletics have handed out a considerable chunk of change to key position players in the past few years, establishing a group that will m...

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Athletics slugger Brent Rooker placed on IL with oblique strain, ending his 213-game streak

Athletics outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with an oblique strain

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Shelved by strained oblique The Athletics placed Rooker on the 10-day injured list Friday with a right oblique strain.

Impact Rooker suffered the injury on a swing during Thursday's game against the Yankees. He will be eligible for activation April 20, though oblique strains will often require longer than minimum stints on the IL. Carlos Cortes is getting a start at designated hitter for the Athletics on Friday against the Mets in the team's first game without Rooker.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | A's OF Brent Rooker leaves game vs. Yankees with flank discomfort Deadspin | A's OF Brent Rooker leaves game vs. Yankees with flank discomfort

APRIL 9 • DEADSPIN.COM

Jeffrey Springs takes no-hitter into seventh, combines on 1-hitter as A's beat Yankees 1-0

Jeffrey Springs took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and combined with two relievers on a one-hitter, and the Athletics beat the New York Yankees 1-0 to clinch their first ser...

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Leaves game with flank discomfort Rooker was pulled from Thursday's game against the Yankees in the first inning due to right flank discomfort, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rooker tweaked his side on a swing and was removed from the contest shortly after. He will likely undergo an MRI before more is known about his condition, but a trip to the injured list could be in the cards. If Rooker is forced to miss time, it could result in added playing time for Carlos Cortes and/or Andy Ibanez.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

A's Brent Rooker exits game vs. Yankees in 1st inning with back pain

Athletics right fielder Brent Rooker exited a game against the Yankees with back pain after a swing in the first inning

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Exits Thursday's game with injury Rooker departed Thursday's game versus the Yankees in the first inning with an undisclosed injury, the "Talkin' Baseball" podcast by Jomboy Media reports.

Impact Rooker took a healthy cut at a Ryan Weathers changeup and fouled it off but looked to tweak something in the process. He was visited by the Athletics trainer and quickly retreated to the clubhouse. The A's should provide more clarity on Rooker's injury soon. Lawrence Butler replaced Rooker in Thursday's contest.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Brent Rooker's sac fly in 9th lifts Athletics past Yankees Deadspin | Brent Rooker's sac fly in 9th lifts Athletics past Yankees

APRIL 9 • DEADSPIN.COM

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APRIL 9 • FOX SPORTS

Rooker's 9th-inning sacrifice fly lifts Athletics over Yankees 3-2

Brent Rooker hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly off David Bednar in the ninth inning, and the Athletics rallied to beat the New York Yankees 3-2

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Brent Rooker caps huge game with walk-off homer in 10th to give A's a 12-10 win over Astros

Brent Rooker homered twice and had a career-high six RBIs, including a three-run shot in the bottom of the 10th inning that gave the Athletics a 12-10 victory over the Houston Astr...

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Two homers, six RBI in walk-off win Rooker went 2-for-4 with two home runs, six RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Sunday's 12-10 win over the Astros.

Impact Prior to Sunday's game, Rooker opened the season 4-for-30 with one RBI and a 3:14 BB:K across 33 trips to the plate. Rooker busted the slump in a big way in Sunday's back-and-forth affair. He hit a sacrifice fly in the fifth, broke a 5-5 tie with a two-run homer in the seventh and then walked it off with a three-run shot in the bottom of the 10th inning. Rooker now has his slash line up to .176/.256/.353 through nine games.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 6 • FOX SPORTS

Dubón, Olson and Yastrzemski help Braves earn 4-0 shutout over the Athletics

The Braves shut out the Athletics, 4-0, after jumping ahead early and getting strong pitching

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

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MARCH 31 • FOX SPORTS

Ernie Clement has walk-off hit in 11th inning as Blue Jays defeat Athletics 8-7

Ernie Clement singled home the winning run in the 11th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Athletics 8-7

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Strong spring continues Rooker went 2-for-3 with a double in Friday's Cactus League win over the Cubs.

Impact Rooker didn't drive in a run but still squared the ball up consistently Friday, as his fourth-inning single registered at 105 mph off the bat while his fifth-inning double left the bat at 109.2 mph. Coming off three consecutive seasons with 30-plus homers and an OPS north of .800 in each campaign, the 31-year-old has looked locked in this spring, slashing .349/.404/.721 with four doubles, four homers and 10 RBI across 16 Cactus League appearances, and he'll enter the 2026 regular season with high expectations at the plate.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

AL West Preview: Cal Raleigh and Mariners look to defend their first division title since 2001

Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners last season won their first AL West title since 2001, and hope to do it again this year

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

A's talking playoffs after last season's improved play with Las Vegas move in the background

Even after enduring a brutal skid last season, the confident Athletics are talking about contending for the 2026 playoffs

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Brent Rooker projected to be the first A's player to do this since Mark McGwire | Sporting News Rooker could be in elite company with another good season.

MARCH 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Blasts first spring homer Rooker went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Thursday's Cactus League win over the Rangers.

Impact Rooker went deep for the first time this spring, launching a Cal Quantrill slider over the fence in the second inning after driving in a run with a single in his first at-bat. The 31-year-old has established himself as one of baseball's premier sluggers, tallying 30-plus homers in each of the past three seasons while posting an OPS north of .800 in all three campaigns.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Forecast calls for more Rooker power in '26 ... and maybe more meteorology analysis MESA, Ariz. -- Like most people back home in Memphis preparing for a frigid winter storm over the offseason, Brent Rooker engaged in a littl...

FEBRUARY 27 • MLB.COM

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Athletics slugger Brent Rooker placed on IL with oblique strain, ending his 213-game streak

Jeffrey Springs takes no-hitter into seventh, combines on 1-hitter as A's beat Yankees 1-0

A's Brent Rooker exits game vs. Yankees in 1st inning with back pain

Athletics vs Yankees Highlights | MLB on FOX

Rooker's 9th-inning sacrifice fly lifts Athletics over Yankees 3-2

Brent Rooker caps huge game with walk-off homer in 10th to give A's a 12-10 win over Astros

Astros vs. Athletics Highlights | MLB on FOX

Dubón, Olson and Yastrzemski help Braves earn 4-0 shutout over the Athletics

Athletics vs Braves Highlights ⚾️ MLB on FOX

Ernie Clement has walk-off hit in 11th inning as Blue Jays defeat Athletics 8-7

AL West Preview: Cal Raleigh and Mariners look to defend their first division title since 2001

A's talking playoffs after last season's improved play with Las Vegas move in the background