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Recent observations have raised questions about the elephant’s future. During a promotional event featuring player Brent Rooker, photographs surfaced showcasing jerseys that lacked the traditional elephant patch. These jerseys, officially made by Nike, appeared to be devoid of the mascot that has long graced the Athletics' uniforms. This led to speculation that the team may be preparing to drop the elephant as they transition to new branding in Sacramento.

Images from a recent team visit to Sacramento showed players in jerseys without the elephant insignia, casting further doubt. As these promotional events often use archived images, the absence of the patch raised eyebrows among fans and observers alike, fueling theories about a more profound branding change.