Athletics general manager David Forst revealed Friday that Rooker underwent right forearm extensor surgery Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Rooker went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in an extra-inning loss to the Mariners on Saturday.
Rooker went 2-for-3 with an RBI infield single, a stolen base and a walk in a win over the Cubs on Wednesday. He was also caught stealing on another attempt.
Rooker went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to the White Sox on Sunday.
Rooker went 3-for-5 with a two-run single and a run in a loss to the White Sox on Saturday.
Rooker went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Astros.
Rooker went 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Mariners.
Rooker went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers.
Rooker went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a win over the Reds on Wednesday.
Rooker went 2-for-5 in the Athletics' extra-innings loss to the Giants on Sunday.