Happy Monday, Athletics Nation!
Yesterday, MLB announced this year’s All-Star reserves to reveal that Brent Rooker is headed to his second Midsummer Classic in three seasons. Rooker will head to Atlanta next week with rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson, who won two rounds of fan voting to nab a starting spot on the AL squad.
Brent Rooker has been named to the 2025 All-Star game through the player ballot. He’ll join A’s teammate Jacob Wilson in Atlanta for his second career All-Star selection.
First time A’s have had two All-Stars since 2021 (Chris Bassitt, Matt Olson)— Martín Gallegos (@MartinJGallegos) July 6, 2025It’s been four years since the A’s had two players representing them at All-Star Week, even though Rooker deserved to accompany Mason Miller to the game last year.