Brent Rooker Nears Return as Oblique Recovery Beats Schedule

Brent Rooker is making significant progress in his recovery from an oblique strain, with his return timeline trending well ahead of initial expectations. The A's have indicated that Rooker could potentially be activated during the current season. With the team scheduled for a day off on Monday, there is optimism that he could rejoin the active roster as early as Tuesday when the Athletics return home to continue their season schedule.