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Manager Rocco Baldelli said that Rooker will be placed on the paternity list ahead of Monday's game against the Yankees, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Rooker will spend up to three days away from the team following the birth of his child. Rob Refsnyder and Nick Gordon will likely fill in while the 26-year-old is away from the club. Rooker went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's loss to the Royals.

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