Availability
Brent Rooker has begun a hitting progression.
Fantasy Impact
Rooker began light baseball activity over the weekend. He remains without a clear timetable to return.
Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker (oblique) has begun doing some light baseball activity.
Fantasy Impact
Rooker will travel with the Athletics on their upcoming road trip through Seattle and Texas to increase his level of activity. The 31-year-old hit just .146 with two homers, two stolen bases, and a .538 OPS through 12 games before hitting the shelf.
The Athletics placed OF Brent Rooker on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain.
Fantasy Impact
Rooker left Thursday's game early against the Yankees after injuring himself on a foul ball. He will likely miss multiple weeks. Zack Gelof was recalled as the corresponding move.
Brent Rooker left Thursday's game early against the Yankees after he fouled a pitch off.
Fantasy Impact
Rooker appeared to be in pain/discomfort. Lawrence Butler entered the game to pinch-hit for him. There will be an update provided on Rooker when available.
Brent Rooker went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Yankees with a walk, one RBI and one stolen base.
Fantasy Impact
Rooker continues a productive stretch in the lineup, reaching base in each of his last five games. The outfielder has been one of many underperforming options in the lineup for manager Mark Kotsay to this point, slashing .150 with two homers, eight RBI, four runs scored, and two steals.