We’re going to keep Rooker,” Forst told the assembled media at the annual GM meetings, effectively shutting down any potential trade rumors heading into the offseason. The 30-year-old slugger put together the strongest season of his career last year, batting .293/.365/.562 with 39 homers, 112 RBI and 11 steals in 614 plate appearances over 145 contests. The Athletics’ lackluster supporting cast, and uncertainty surrounding their temporary ballpark in San Francisco are legitimate risk factors. However, Rooker remains a surefire top 20 outfielder for fantasy purposes, assuming he regains outfield eligibility at some point during the 2025 campaign.
