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Astros' Cooper Hummel: Optioned to Triple-A
The Houston Astros optioned Cooper Hummel to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 in Houston reports.Hummel was in the majors for nearly three weeks but hardly played, receiving just one start and eight plate appearances, going hitless. Grae Kessinger will assume his spot on the bench.
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Astros' Cooper Hummel: Up from Triple-A
The Houston Astros selected Cooper Hummel's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.He will take the roster spot vacated by Jose Abreu, who has been released. Hummel, 29, certainly offers more versatility than Abreu with an ability to play both corner outfield spots, first base and catcher. The switch hitter has slashed .301/.423/.509 with seven homers and eight steals at Round Rock in 2024.
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Astros' Cooper Hummel: Outrighted to Triple-A
Cooper Hummel was outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land by the Houston Astros on Monday after clearing waivers.Hummel is no longer on the 40-man roster after being designated for assignment last week, but he'll remain in the organization. The 29-year-old will operate in a utility role with Sugar Land.
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Astros' Cooper Hummel: Moves off 40-man roster
Houston designated Cooper Hummel for assignment Wednesday.The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Spencer Arrighetti, who is scheduled to start Wednesday's game in Kansas City. Hummel was claimed off waivers last week and now could be on the move again.
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Astros' Cooper Hummel: Claimed by Houston
The Houston Astros claimed Cooper Hummel off waivers from the Giants on Thursday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.The versatile Hummel is capable of catching and also playing the corner outfield spots. He has collected a .551 OPS over 76 games in parts of two seasons in the majors. Hummel has a minor-league option remaining, so Houston should report to Triple-A Sugar Land rather than stick around at the big-league level.
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Giants' Cooper Hummel: Loses 40-man roster spot
The San Francisco Giants designated Cooper Hummel for assignment Thursday.Hummel ended up being the casualty with the Giants needing to open up a 40-man roster spot for shortstop Nick Ahmed, who secured his spot on San Francisco's Opening Day roster after attending spring training as a non-roster invitee. If the Giants aren't able to find any takers for Hummel via trade, he'll be exposed to waivers.
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Giants' Cooper Hummel: Optioned to Triple-A
Cooper Hummel was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento by the San Francisco Giants on Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Hummel was picked up via trade from the Mets back in January but wasn't about to snatch one of the Giants' reserve roles. The 29-year-old's versatility should eventually earn him a look, however.
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Giants' Cooper Hummel: Acquired by Giants
The San Francisco Giants acquired Cooper Hummel from the Mets on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.Hummel was designated for assignment by New York on Friday, but he'll remain on a 40-man roster as he moves across the country join the Giants. Hummel slashed .262/.409/.433 across 455 plate appearances with the Mariners' Triple-A affiliate last season, and he'll likely begin 2024 with Triple-A Sacramento.
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Mets' Cooper Hummel: Designated for assignment
The New York Mets designated Cooper Hummel for assignment Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.Hummel will lose his spot on New York's 40-man roster in order to make room for Max Kranick, who was claimed off waivers from Pittsburgh on Friday. Hummel has slashed .166/.264/.286 in 227 MLB plate appearances, but his impressive Triple-A history could still net him a waiver claim.
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Mets' Cooper Hummel: Claimed by Mets
The New York Mets claimed Cooper Hummel off waivers from the Mariners on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.Hummel, 29, went 2-for-23 at the plate during his time with the Mariners in 2023 but slashed .262/.409/.435 with eight homers and 26 steals at Triple-A Tacoma. He offers unique versatility with an ability to catch and also play the outfield. New Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns was the Brewers' general manager when they drafted Hummel in 2016.