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• Red Sox's Garrett Cooper: Sitting Wednesday

  Rotowire May 1, 2024

  Cooper (wrist) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants. Cooper will get a day to recover after taking a pitch off his right wrist during Tuesday's contest. While he sits, Dominic Smith will make his Red Sox debut at first base and bat seventh.

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• Red Sox's Garrett Cooper: Expected to be fine

  Rotowire May 1, 2024

  Cooper is expected to be fine after exiting Tuesday's game versus the Giants following a hit-by-pitch on the right wrist, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. It's not clear whether Cooper required any imaging, but either way it sounds like he escaped with just a contusion. The Red Sox are reportedly closing in on a major-league contract with Dominic Smith, who could share time at first base with Cooper while Triston Casas (ribs) is out.

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• Red Sox's Garrett Cooper: Dealing with wrist contusion

  Rotowire Apr 30, 2024

  Cooper (wrist) suffered a right wrist contusion in Tuesday's matchup with the Giants, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. Cooper was hit by a pitch in the bottom of the fifth inning, forcing him to be removed from his Red Sox debut early. The 33-year-old is likely set to undergo some additional imaging on his wrist, which will provide a better understanding of his status moving forward. In the meantime, Bobby Dalbec replaced Cooper at first base and would see an extended role in his absence.

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• Red Sox's Garrett Cooper: Exits early versus Giants

  Rotowire Apr 30, 2024

  Cooper was hit in the right arm with a pitch and removed from Tuesday's contest against the Giants in the fifth inning, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. Cooper was hit in the forearm/wrist with a 94.8 mph sinker from Sean Hjelle in the bottom of the fifth inning, leaving the contest after going 0-for-2 with two strikeouts and the HBP. Bobby Dalbec replaced him at first base and is batting seventh.

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• Red Sox's Garrett Cooper: Batting seventh in Boston debut

  Rotowire Apr 30, 2024

  Cooper is starting at first base and batting seventh Tuesday against the Giants, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. The 33-year-old was acquired from the Cubs over the weekend and will make his debut for the Red Sox on Tuesday. Cooper had a .270/.341/.432 slash line in 41 plate appearances for Chicago and should see plenty of playing time at first base while Triston Casas (ribs) is sidelined.

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• Red Sox's Garrett Cooper: Should be available Tuesday

  Rotowire Apr 28, 2024

  The Red Sox expect Cooper to be activated for Tuesday's series opener against the Giants, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. The Red Sox acquired Cooper from the Cubs for cash considerations Saturday. Boston manager Alex Cora didn't immediately reveal how Cooper will be deployed, but it sounds like the newly acquired first baseman will get the bulk of starts. "Obviously, he's a guy that can put together a good at-bat," Cora said. "He can hit lefties and righties. He's a good defender. We do believe he's going to help us out." Cooper could move immediately to the top of the first-base depth chart.

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• Red Sox's Garrett Cooper: Shipped to Boston

  Rotowire Apr 27, 2024

  The Cubs traded Cooper to the Red Sox on Saturday in exchange for cash, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. Cooper was designated for assignment Tuesday despite sporting a .270/.341/.432 slash line through 41 plate appearances. He has no minor-league options remaining, so he will occupy a spot on Boston's big-league roster and should see regular time at first base while Triston Casas (ribs) is out.

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• Cubs' Garrett Cooper: Jettisoned from 40-man roster

  Rotowire Apr 23, 2024

  The Cubs designated Cooper for assignment Tuesday. Cooper is slashing a solid .270/.341/.432 this season, which mirrors his career-long batting line. The Cubs have decided he's no longer a fit for the roster, though, and will replace him with Matt Mervis, who will be called up from Triple-A Iowa. Cooper should have no trouble landing a gig elsewhere in short order.

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• Cubs' Garrett Cooper: Has big night Tuesday

  Rotowire Apr 2, 2024

  Cooper went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, a triple, a three-run home run and an additional run in Tuesday's 12-2 win over the Rockies. Cooper finished a single shy of a cycle but it was a huge offensive performance nonetheless. The extra-base hits were his first three of the season, and the veteran now has an absurd 1.806 OPS, albeit in a very small sample size. Cooper is slotted behind Michael Busch right now at first base, though the former could push for more playing time if he stays hot.

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• Cubs' Garrett Cooper: Makes Opening Day roster

  Rotowire Mar 22, 2024

  The Cubs informed Cooper on Friday that he made the team's Opening Day roster, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports. Cooper was brought into the Cubs' camp as a non-roster invitee, and he will claim a spot on the roster after going 6-for-26 with two home runs and five RBI across 10 games. He'll likely serve as the primary backup to Michael Busch at first base but could find himself in the lineup regularly against left-handed starters.

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• Cubs' Garrett Cooper: Should see action Monday

  Rotowire Mar 3, 2024

  Cooper is expected to see his first game action of the spring Monday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports. Cooper joined the Cubs on a minor-league deal at the end of February to give the team depth at first base. Fellow newcomer Michael Busch is expected to be the starter there, and Cody Bellinger can also play first when he's not in center field. However, Cooper could make the case for more regular playing time if he looks good in Cactus League action.

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• Cubs' Garrett Cooper: Joins Cubs on minor-league deal

  Rotowire Feb 25, 2024

  Cooper agreed to a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Sunday, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports. Cooper was an All-Star in 2022 and put together another solid season in 2023, slashing .251/.304/.419 with 17 home runs, 61 RBI and 42 runs over 123 games between the Marlins and Padres. He'll have to settle for a minor-league contract with the Cubs but will compete for a roster spot as a non-roster invitee this spring. The Cubs had a question mark at first base heading into spring training but alleviated some of those concerns by agreeing to terms with Cody Bellinger on Sunday. The team also has young players available to play first base when Bellinger is in center field, as Michael Busch was traded from the Dodgers to the Cubs this offseason, while Matt Mervis made his major-league debut for Chicago in 2023. However, if the Cubs don't feel as though Busch or Mervis are ready to handle regular playing time, Cooper could land on the active roster to provide a veteran presence.

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• Padres' Garrett Cooper: Lifts homer in win

  Rotowire Sep 28, 2023

  Cooper went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Wednesday's 5-2 extra-inning win over the Giants. Cooper tied the game at 2-2 with his seventh-inning blast. The first baseman logged just his second multi-hit effort in September, a month in which he's gone 10-for-48 (.208) with three homers and nine RBI over 18 games. He's at a .254/.306/.426 slash line with 17 homers, 18 doubles, 61 RBI, 42 runs scored and no stolen bases through 121 games between San Diego and Miami this year.

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• Padres' Garrett Cooper: Swats homer in win

  Rotowire Sep 19, 2023

  Cooper went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Monday's 11-9 win over the Rockies. Cooper had struggled recently, going 1-for-13 over his previous seven games, though he had four walks in that span. His second-inning blast got the Padres on the board in this contest. The first baseman has a career-high 16 homers while adding 59 RBI, 40 runs scored, 17 doubles, a triple and a .252/.301/.421 slash line through 115 games between San Diego and Miami this season.

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• Padres' Garrett Cooper: On bench again Sunday

  Rotowire Sep 17, 2023

  Cooper is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. Cooper finds himself on the bench for the second straight game and the fourth time in San Diego's past six. It appears the 32-year-old won't have an everyday spot in the lineup down the stretch, with Jurickson Profar and Ji-Man Choi in the mix at first base.

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• Padres' Garrett Cooper: Absent from lineup Saturday

  Rotowire Sep 9, 2023

  Cooper isn't in the Padres' lineup Saturday against Houston. Cooper is slashing just .237/.281/.405 against right-handers this season, and he'll ride the bench Saturday against righty Cristian Javier. Jurickson Profar will draw the start at first base instead and bat seventh.

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• Padres' Garrett Cooper: Out of lineup Friday

  Rotowire Sep 8, 2023

  Cooper is not in the lineup Friday against the Astros. Matt Carpenter will play first base and bat seventh versus the Astros and right-hander Hunter Brown. Cooper has struggled against righties this year, but he should generally be the Padres' primary first baseman with Jake Cronenworth (wrist) unlikely to return this season.

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• Padres' Garrett Cooper: On bench Tuesday

  Rotowire Sep 5, 2023

  Cooper is absent from the lineup Tuesday versus the Phillies. Matt Carpenter will start at first base and bat seventh for the Padres as they take on right-hander Michael Lorenzen. Acquired from the Marlins just before the Aug. 1 trade deadline, Cooper is slashing .271/.333/.429 with two homers and 10 RBI in 24 games (78 plate appearances) so far with San Diego.

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• Padres' Garrett Cooper: Not starting Sunday

  Rotowire Sep 3, 2023

  Cooper is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Cooper has been operating as San Diego's primary first baseman over the past couple weeks, and he's succeeded in the role with an .805 OPS in his last 11 games. Matt Carpenter will start at first and bat seventh for Sunday's series finale versus San Francisco.

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• Padres' Garrett Cooper: Blasts three-run homer

  Rotowire Sep 3, 2023

  Cooper went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Giants. The Padres led from the first inning on, with Cooper's blast in the sixth solidifying their advantage. The first baseman started off a bit slow with San Diego, but he's gone 14-for-41 (.341) with a homer and seven RBI over his last 11 contests. He's picked up playing time since Jake Cronenworth (wrist) went on the injured list. Cooper is a lock to be in the lineup versus southpaws, but he's also gained a starting role against right-handers over the last week.

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