1B,2B,LF - Tampa Bay Rays MiLB
- Age 26
- Louisville
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
Infielder Cooper Bowman has been traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for righthander Gerlin Rosario.
Fantasy Impact
Bowman was drafted in the fourth round out of Louisville by the New York Yankees in the 2021 MLB Draft. Primarily a second baseman, Bowman made it to Triple-A Las Vegas last season and batted .236 with six home runs and 21 stolen bases in 72 games. He has shown great speed in the minors with 163 stolen bases - in 180 attempts - in 412 career games. He'll provide non-roster depth at second base in the Rays' organization, likely starting the year at Triple-A Durham.
The Reds returned Rule 5 pick Cooper Bowman to the Athletics on Wednesday, per team reports.
Fantasy Impact
Bowman, 25, managed just 3-for-25 this spring with Cincinnati—echoing skepticism from fans about his fit—after a .592 OPS across 38 Triple-A Las Vegas games in 2024, pointing him back there for 2025. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can pass; his bat hasn’t shown enough to warrant a stash yet.
Cooper Bowman started in left field and went 0-for-2 in Sunday's spring game against San Francisco.
Fantasy Impact
A Rule 5 selection this offseason, Bowman is known for his defensive versatility, with experience at second base, shortstop, and center field. Manager Terry Francona has given him reps at first base and left field early in camp, increasing his chances of making the team. “The more versatile he is, the better,” Francona told Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. While Bowman is 0-for-5 through two Cactus League games, his ability to play multiple positions could give him an edge in securing a spot on the Reds' Opening Day roster.
