Oakland Athletics give $60M extension to designated hitter-outfielder Brent Rooker
- The Oakland Athletics have signed designated hitter-outfielder Brent Rooker to a five-year, $60 million contract extension, as reported by the Associated Press.
- The deal includes a $22 million vesting option for the 2030 season and could increase to $92 million over six years.
- Brent Rooker, who batted.293 with 39 homers last season, has emerged as a key player for the A's since joining in 2023, winning a Silver Slugger Award.
- This contract is part of the A's strategy to rebuild after years of low payrolls, as they prepare for a move to Las Vegas in 2026.
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