Happy Wednesday, Athletics Nation!
Good news came from this year’s General Managers Meetings yesterday. John Heyman at the New York Post tweeted that A’s GM David Forst has put trade rumors surrounding top slugger Brent Rooker to rest.
Brent Rooker trade speculation ended today. A’s GM David Forst: “ We’re going to keep (Rooker)”.”
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 5, 2024
Rooker was the A’s best hitter by far in 2024, slashing .293/.365/.562 with 39 home runs, 112 RBI, and a stupendous 164 wRC+. The A’s truly struck gold with Rooker, who was claimed off waivers from the Royals in 2022.