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Rooker Out for Season, Athletics Reeling | California News
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- Jul 2, 2026
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Summary
Brent Rooker’s season is over after surgery for a torn knee cartilage, leaving the Athletics without their consistent power bat—hitting .200 with 10 homers and 29 RBIs before his injury. Manager Mark Kotsay admits it’s a massive loss, as no one can easily replace Rooker’s middle-order production. Compounding the blow, three other starters are sidelined with injuries, making this a brutal stretch for a team already struggling to stay afloat. 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/14b067166b406d32