Brent Rooker, an outfielder and designated hitter for the Oakland Athletics, was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday due to an oblique strain, ending his impressive streak of 213 consecutive games played. This injury occurred when Rooker fouled off a pitch during a game against the New York Yankees. Manager Mark Kotsay did not provide a specific timeline for Rooker's return but expressed optimism about his recovery. Zack Gelof has been recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas to fill the vacant roster spot. Rooker, who had a standout season last year with a batting average of .262, 30 home runs, and 89 RBIs, signed a $60 million contract in January 2025, which could escalate to $92 million over six seasons. His consecutive games streak is notable, being the fourth longest for the Athletics since 2000, and the longest since Marcus Semien's streak from June 2018 to August 2020.