with first base Antonio Rizzo will miss six to eight weeks due to a forearm injury, the yankees They are reportedly among the teams showing interest in the veteran. Garrett Cooperaccording to Robert Murray of Fanside.
Cooper became available on the open market again after being released by the Red Sox last week.
The 30-year-old originally signed with the Chicago Cubs on a minor league contract this offseason, and while he was able to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster, he was designated for assignment after making just 12 appearances.
After being designated for assignment, Cooper was traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations, but after dealing with a wrist injury and struggling with a .171 average, he was quickly released again.
The Yankees remembered the best prospect ben rice earlier this week, and while he’s put up solid numbers at all levels of the minors, it certainly wouldn’t hurt to add a cheap, versatile veteran like Cooper to the mix.
The former sixth-round pick actually made his major league debut with the Yankees after being acquired in a deal with the Brewers in 2017, and although he only appeared in 13 games, he posted a solid .326 average with six extra-base hits. . hits.
Cooper has enjoyed a relatively productive MLB career up to this point, as he was first named an All-Star just two years ago and hit a combined 17 home runs with the Marlins and Padres last season.