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Rooker Out for Season, Athletics Reeling | Oakland Athletics News
Brent Rooker, the Athletics’ power-hitting designated hitter and two-time All-Star, is out for the rest of the season after surgery for a torn knee cartilage — a devastating blow as he’s been a consistent force with 30+ homers in each of the past three years. His absence, compounded by three other key starters sidelined with hand, thumb, and hip injuries, leaves the team scrambling to fill massive production gaps, with manager Mark Kotsay warning no single player can replace Rooker’s impact in the middle of the order. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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