Athletics slugging designated hitter/outfielder Brent Rooker won’t be going anywhere before the 2025 MLB trade deadline on July 31.
The two-time MLB All-Star explained to Foul Territory’s Erik Kratz on Thursday that he has had conversations with the Green and Gold’s brass, and they have assured Rooker that he will not be dealt at the deadline — especially after signing a five-year, $60 million contract extension with the Athletics in January.
“Yeah, I’m not going anywhere. We’re good,” Rooker told Kratz. “I’m staying. We’re good,” adding that it “for sure” feels good to know he won’t be traded anytime soon.
Rooker has slashed .275/.352/.501 with 112 hits, 56 RBI and 21 home runs over 105 games during the 2025 MLB season.
It would make sense for any club, particularly one transitioning from Oakland to West Sacramento to Las Vegas over five years, to want those numbers around for the long haul.
Which is why Rooker and the A’s agreed to an extension in the first place.
“I signed the extension because I’m where I want to be,” Rooker told Kratz. “I believe in what we’re doing and believe in the people that we have on our team, on our roster, on our coaching staff, in the building. I believe in everything we have going on, and I want to be a part of that.
Rooker, claimed off waivers by the A’s after being cut by the Kansas City Royals in 2022, has yet to make the MLB playoffs with the Green and Gold. He’ll probably have to wait another season, as the A’s carry a 43-62 record and trail the 55-49 Boston Red Sox by 12.5 games for the AL’s final wild card spot.
But the A’s limited success doesn’t agitate Rooker. The 30-year-old is proud to be the face of the franchise through the ups and downs and is glad to be a part of something bigger than this season.
“One of the reasons why I decided to sign that extension was to stay here, and I will not be going anywhere this trade deadline,” Rooker reiterated to Kratz.