Home Run Derby participants are starting to take shape, and Athletics' Brent Rooker recently accepeted the invitation.

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Athletics slugger Brent Rooker is adding his name to the list of Home Run Derby participants. Rooker announced Thursday that he’s participating in the event, which takes place Monday in Atlanta. He will become the first Athletics player in the Home Run Derby since Matt Olson in 2021.

Catfish Hunter debuted for the Kansas City Athletics in 1965 at 19, the year after going pro. It took time — and a move to Oakland — for him to get his feet fully under him, but once he did, Hunter was brilliant.

Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson remains iffy for the All-Star Game after getting hit on his left hand by a pitch, but X-rays showed there were no broken bones.

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson avoided a serious injury after being hit on the hand during Tuesday’s game against the Braves