Rooker Out Wilson Back for A's

Oakland Athletics lose a power bat, gain a defensive anchor: Brent Rooker goes on injured list with a knee bruise—retroactive to June 9—just as he’s hitting 30 homers for three straight seasons and in the middle of a $60M contract. Manager Mark Kotsay says a cortisone shot and rest were needed to avoid worse damage. Meanwhile, shortstop Jacob Wilson returns from a month-long shoulder injury, batting .300 and helping fix a shaky defense. His comeback lets Alika Williams shift into a more flexible role, giving the A’s more depth. With the team hovering around the AL West middle, these moves could sway their playoff push. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/5d8f36699247ace3