Rooker Returns, Boosts A's Lineup

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The Oakland Athletics just brought back Brent Rooker from the 10-day injured list,

slotting 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 1-0 win over the New York Yankees on April 9th.

That injury snapped his streak of 213 straight games played.

A tough break for the 31-year-old slugger.

Before going down, he was batting 146 with six hits in 41 at bats,

including two homeruns, six walks, and eight RBI's.

Last season, though, he crushed it at 262 with 30 homers, 89 RBI's,

and his second All-Star nod plus a homerun derby appearance.

To clear roster space, the A's designated infielder Andy Ebenez for assignment.

The 33-year-old claimed off-wavers from the Dodgers in February

win two for 17 in 11 games this year.

Now with Rooker healthy and swinging for the fences again,

Oakland hopes this boosts their lineup as they push forward in Texas.