Zack Wheeler’s Comeback Looms as Brent Rooker’s Injury Raises New Questions for MLB Teams
Brent Rooker (oblique)
You knew it wasn’t going to be good when Rooker departed in the middle of an at-bat in the first inning against the Yankees on Thursday. The 31-year-old slugger was in clear discomfort from his side following a swing. The team called it “right flank discomfort” before a proper right oblique strain diagnosis that landed Rooker on the 10-day injured list. There’s been no word on the severity of the injury, but it would be a shock to see him back before the end of the month. Zack Gelof was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas to take his place on the active roster, but it’s Carlos Cortes who should benefit from playing time in Rooker’s absence. Cortes has some batting average upside and sneaky pop, streamable in deeper leagues against right-handed pitching, especially when the A’s are at home.



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