Key facts
- Shortstop Jacob Wilson was activated off the injured list by the Athletics on Friday.
- Designated hitter Brent Rooker was placed on the 10-day injured list.
- Rooker's injury is a bone bruise in his left knee, retroactive to Tuesday.
- Wilson had been sidelined for a month with a dislocated left shoulder.
- Rooker is a two-time All-Star who has hit over 30 home runs in each of the past three seasons.
Shortstop Jacob Wilson has been activated from the injured list by the Oakland Athletics, returning to the team on Friday. Concurrently, designated hitter Brent Rooker has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a bone bruise in his left knee, with the designation being retroactive to Tuesday.
Wilson had been sidelined for approximately a month with a dislocated left shoulder. This season, he has appeared in 39 games, batting .292 with three home runs and 19 RBIs. He was also recognized as a 2025 All-Star.
Rooker's injury caused him to miss recent games against the Milwaukee Brewers. Manager Mark Kotsay indicated that Rooker would undergo further evaluation on Thursday, the team's off day. Rooker, a two-time All-Star, has achieved over 30 home runs in each of the last three seasons. This year, he has played in 48 games, recording a .200 batting average, 10 home runs, and 29 RBIs.
The Athletics are currently in Las Vegas and are set to begin a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies on Friday night.