Rooker supplied Oakland's offense with a fifth-inning solo homer, his 25th of the season, and added RBIs that padded the lead in a game the A’s controlled from the start. His power has become a consistent fantasy asset, offering steady home run upside and run production as Oakland’s lineup provides multiple RBI opportunities.

Rooker has heated up, delivering nine hits and five runs across eight games as a budget power bat. At 3,700, he provides bargain‐level power with a reasonable floor, supporting Angels stacks or standalone lineups in a favorable park.

Rooker’s 24 HR season and 1.017 OPS vs lefties make him a natural target against Kikuchi, whose road HR rate against righties is leaky. Rooker’s home-market power and 90.9 mph exit velocity support an OVER 0.5 HR at +260, especially in a lefty-lefty setup at Suter Health Park.

Rooker is flagged for continued power and base-workload upside, even if HR totals won’t hit last year’s peak. The shift to a hitter-friendly park has boosted his home numbers and overall Sorare scoring potential; he’s a strong buy early in the stretch but watch for regression risk as pitching plans tighten.

Brent Rooker is a breakout candidate ranked ninth in hits and 19th in slugging, entering a hot stretch with .300 average over five games, including two doubles and a homer. He faces Pepiot, who has allowed homers in six of his last seven starts, and thrives in Sutter Health Park’s homer-friendly vibes with multiple paths to scoring.