Cooper Hummel

The Astros have optioned Cooper Hummel to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Fantasy Impact

Hummel will head back to the minors, with Grae Kessinger coming up to take his spot on the active roster. He will remain a depth option for the Astros in Sugar Land.

The Astros are selecting the contract of Cooper Hummel from Triple-A Sugar Land.

Fantasy Impact

Hummel will take the roster spot of the recently released Jose Abreu. He is hitting .301, with seven home runs, and 31 RBI in Triple-A this season.

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Cooper Hummel is in Monday's starting lineup against the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

With right-hander Corbin Burnes on the mound for the Brewers, the switch-hitting Hummel will get the nod at DH and hit seventh on Monday. It's been an ugly start for Hummel as he's hitting just .111 with zero homers, one steal, and a .367 OPS across 20 trips to the plate.

Seattle Mariners utility player Cooper Hummel is back in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Chicago Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

It's only Hummel's second start since April 7 as he will be the designated hitter and hit eighth in the order. Despite quality minor-league production, Hummel has struggled to put it together at the big-league level with a .174 average, three homers, five steals, and a .572 OPS across 72 MLB contests.

Cooper Hummel has been traded from Arizona to Seattle.

Fantasy Impact

Hummel made his MLB debut for Arizona last season at 27 years old. His season was less than stellar, but Hummel provides depth at catcher and outfield for the Mariners.