Brent Rooker is excited to be the face of the up-and-coming Athletics after officially signing a five-year, $60 million contract extension with a club option for 2030 to stay in the Green and Gold. The designated hitter/outfielder sees his new deal as a culmination of his turbulent career and as a major selling point to players inside and outside

Brent Rooker and the Athletics finalized a $60 million, five-year contract for the designated hitter and outfielder, a deal that could be worth up to $92 million over six seasons if he regularly finishes high in MVP voting.

The A's lock up slugging DH Rooker - a true bat-only player - for five years, $60 million. The key question - is he a hit-before-power or a power-before hit guy?