Brent Rooker, the Oakland Athletics' outfielder and designated hitter, was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday due to an oblique strain. This injury ends his impressive streak of 214 consecutive games played, which ranks as the fourth longest for the team since 2000. Rooker sustained the injury while fouling off a pitch during the first inning of Thursday's game against the New York Yankees, which the Athletics won 1-0. Following the injury, he expressed that he felt 'a little tight and a little sore' and mentioned plans for imaging to assess the extent of the injury. In the three games leading up to the injury, Rooker had a batting average of .146, hitting two home runs and driving in seven runs. Last season, he achieved a batting average of .262, with 30 home runs and 89 RBIs, earning an All-Star selection and participating in the Home Run Derby. Rooker signed a $60 million contract in January 2025, which could escalate to $92 million over six seasons, extending through the 2029 season, the year after the Athletics are expected to relocate to Las Vegas.