Rooker Out for Season, Eyes Return Next Year | Oakland Athletics News

Oakland Athletics take a major hit as star slugger Brent Rooker undergoes knee surgery, sidelining him for the rest of the season. The procedure, performed by Drs. Tim McAdams and Mike Freehill, addresses torn cartilage and loose bodies — a setback for a player already battling injuries this year, including a bone bruise and earlier oblique strain. Despite a down year at the plate (.200 batting average, 10 homers, 29 RBIs in 48 games), Rooker remains a vital leader and two-time All-Star. Signed to a $60M, five-year deal, the team hopes he’ll be fully recovered for spring training next year — a crucial piece they can’t afford to lose. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e555d3288e10a0d6