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New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 6
New Signing Could Be First Sign of Yankees Roster Shakeup
The New York Yankees' latest roster move wasn’t meant to grab headlines, and it won’t have fans excited, but it could quietly reshape their bench. The club agreed to a minor league deal with 29-year-old Cooper Hummel, a switch-hitting corner outfielder and catcher.
MLB News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 5
Former Seattle Mariners Trade Acquisition Signs Minor League Deal with New York Yankees
The New York Yankees agreed to a minor league deal on Friday with veteran Cooper Hummel. The report came from Jeff Passan of ESPN on social media: Utilityman Cooper Hummel and the New York Yankees are in agreement on a minor league deal, sources tell ESPN.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 4
Former Astros utilityman agrees to minor league contract with Yankees
The switch-hitter put a strong foot forward in spring training, hitting .316 with seven walks and nine strikeouts across 46 plate appearances.
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Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / April 3
Astros Announce Roster Move After Dreadful Start
It has not been a good start to the year for the Houston Astros. At the time of this writing, the Astros have a 3-4 record and currently hold the fourth-place spot in the American League West.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 3
Cooper Hummel elects free agency
The Astros announced that utility player Cooper Hummel has cleared waivers and elected free agency. Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 relayed the news prior to the official announcement.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 27
Astros designate Cooper Hummel for assignment
The Astros have designated catcher/infielder/outfielder Cooper Hummel for assignment and placed righty J.P. France on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from last summer’s shoulder surgery.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22
Astros announce several roster moves ahead of Opening Day
The Astros announced this afternoon that they have released outfielder Ben Gamel and left-hander Jalen Beeks.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 28
Houston Astros Superstar Disappointed With Spring Training Debut
After weeks of anticipation and hype, Jose Altuve's first game in left field for the Houston Astros was ultimately a letdown. Altuve, who has been learning to play left field for the first time in his Major League career this spring, finally made his first appearance at his new position during Friday's spring training game against the St.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15, 2024
Astros Outright Cooper Hummel
Catcher/outfielder Cooper Hummel, whom the Astros designated for assignment last week, went unclaimed on outright waivers and has been assigned to Triple-A Sugar Land, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 11, 2024
Astros designate versatile utility player for assignment
Not many players have experience both at catcher and in the outfield, but Cooper Hummel is one of them.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 4, 2024
Astros To Claim Miguel Diaz, Cooper Hummel Off Waivers
2:05 pm: The Astros have now announced both claims. In corresponding moves, they transferred right-handers Luis Garcia Jr. and Penn Murfee to the 60-day injured list.
San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / March 11, 2024
Heliot Ramos, Brett Wisely, Erik Miller, Cooper Hummel among latest round of Spring Training cuts 
A couple of surprises on the position side and some “They’ll be backs” with the pitchers. This morning, the San Francisco Giants announced (see this Susan Slusser post relaying the release) their latest round of Spring Training cuts and most of the 11 players listed were of note.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 16, 2024
Mets, Giants agree to trade
The New York Mets and San Francisco Giants both made intriguing additions to their pitching staff this past Friday, and now they are coming together to make a minor trade that should ideally get each franchise closer to rounding out its Spring Training roster.
MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / January 16, 2024
Giants acquire former Mariners catcher in trade with Mets
The SF Giants acquired catcher/outfielder Cooper Hummel in a trade with the New York Mets on Tuesday for cash considerations. The Mets designated Hummel for assignment last week, and rather than taking their chances via waivers, San Francisco opted to skip the line and work out a deal.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / January 13, 2024
New York Mets DFA Former Seattle Mariners Trade Acquisition
The New York Mets have designated catcher/designated hitter Cooper Hummel for assignment. They'll now have seven days to trade him, release him, or send him to the minor leagues.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 12, 2024
Mets Claim Starting Pitcher; DFA Utility Man After Brief Stint In Organization
The New York Mets have had a relatively quiet offseason despite missing the playoffs by a substantial margin in 2023. The club has made a few moves to retool the rotation and bullpen, along with signing prospects and a Gold Glove outfielder.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 1, 2023
Mets Claim Pair Of Veteran Catchers Off Waivers
The New York Mets continue to add depth pieces. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Mets have claimed catcher/infielder/outfielder Cooper Hummel off waivers and are adding him to their 40-man roster.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 1, 2023
Former Seattle Mariners Trade Acquisition Lands with New York Mets on Waiver Market
The Cooper Hummel era in Seattle is officially over as the catcher/outfielder was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets on Friday. Per Jeff Passan of ESPN: Catcher/outfielder Cooper Hummel has been claimed off waivers by the New York Mets, sources tell ESPN.
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