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Athletics slugger Brent Rooker to have knee surgery, out for rest of 2026 season
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Athletics slugger Brent Rooker is set to undergo left knee surgery and will miss the remainder of the MLB season, creating a major blow to the A's lineup .
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The 31-year-old designated hitter and outfielder had been on the 10-day injured list since June 12 with what the team initially considered a left knee bone contusion, but further evaluation revealed cartilage damage.
MLB.com's Martín Gallegos reported the update on X, formerly Twitter, confirming the season-ending procedure.
"Brent Rooker is set to undergo surgery to address cartilage in his left knee. He will miss the remainder of the 2026 season."
Rooker's outlook changed after his rehab progress stalled following his initial injured list placement. Medical evaluations at Stanford on Tuesday revealed cartilage damage in his left knee, prompting the decision for surgery.
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The development removes one of the Athletics ' significant power bats from the lineup, even during a slower 2026 season. Rooker has appeared in 48 games this year, hitting .200 with 36 hits, 10 home runs, 29 RBIs, and 20 runs scored after slashing .262 with 164 hits, 30 home runs, 89 RBIs, and 92 runs scored across 162 games in the 2025 season.
His absence leaves another challenge for an A's club that is sitting at 40-46 and 3.5 games back in the AL West as of Wednesday. The club originally treated the injury as a bone bruise, but the updated diagnosis confirmed a more serious issue that required surgical intervention.
Rooker's exact recovery timeline beyond the 2026 season remains unclear. For now, the Athletics will have to move forward without one of their primary run producers for the rest of the year.
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