Las Vegas (KSNV) — Two Athletics players are heading to Truist Park.
The team recently announced that left fielder Brent Rooker and shortstop Jacob Wilson were selected to participate in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.
Additionally, Rooker will participate in the Home Run Derby contest, where he will face off against other notable names like Ronald Acuña Jr. from the Braves and Cal Raleigh from the Mariners.
Both players spent some time with the Las Vegas Aviators during the early 2024 season.
The 2025 MLB All-Star Week will kick off on Friday, July 11, with the HBCU Swingman Classic. This will be followed by the Futures Game and the Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday.
On Sunday, the 2025 MLB Draft will take place, leading up to the Home Run Derby at Truist Park, the home of the Atlanta Braves.
The All-Star Game will finish off the star-studded week on Tuesday.