Rooker Returns, A's Hope for Offensive Spark

0:00It's April 26th. This is MLB News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. The Oakland Athletics just brought back Brent Rooker from the 10-day injured list, sliding the two-time All-Star into the cleanup spot as designated, hitter against the Texas Rangers. He missed 14 gains with a right oblique strain, and they're wasting no time getting him back in the mix. Rooker got hurt fouling off a change-up during a one-nothing win over the New York Yankees on April 9th. That injury snapped his streak of 2-13 straight games played, a tough break for the 31-year-old slugger. To clear roster space, the A's designated infielder, Andy Ivanya's, for assignment. Before going down, Rooker was batting just 0.146, going 6 for 41 with two home runs, six walks, and eight RBI's. Fans have been waiting for him to heat up, especially after his breakout last year, when he hit 0.262 with 30 homers, 89 RBI's. His second All-Star nod, and a spot in the home run derby.

1:01Ivanya's, who the A's grabbed off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers back in February, struggled at 2 for 17 over 11 games. The 33-year-old now faces a 7-day window for the team to trade him, wave him, or option him to the minors. With Rooker back in the heart of the order, the athletics hope this sparks their offense as they push through the season. Keep an eye on how he bounces, back starting tonight.