Free agent first baseman Garrett Cooper is considering offers from "about five teams," and a decision could be imminent, per the Miami Herald and MLB Network contributor Craig Mish. The Milwaukee Brewers and Boston Red Sox were previously linked to Cooper, but the Brewers signed Rhys Hoskins and Gary Sánchez, and the Red Sox pursued outfielder Adam Duvall. Cooper, who turned 33 in December, began in the Brewers' farm system and later moved to the New York Yankees and then the Miami Marlins. In 2022, he made his first All-Star appearance and continued to perform well in the 2023 season, even after being traded to the San Diego Padres. His career statistics include a .286 batting average and .816 OPS against left-handed pitchers, and a .262 batting average and .756 OPS against right-handed pitchers. Spotrac projected a two-year, $13.8 million contract for him this offseason, after he earned $4.2 million in his final year of arbitration eligibility in 2023.

By the Numbers
  • Cooper made $4.2 million in his final year of arbitration eligibility in 2023
  • Spotrac projected a two-year, $13.8 million contract for Cooper this offseason
Bottom Line

Garrett Cooper, a sought-after free agent first baseman, is weighing offers from multiple teams, including the Brewers and Red Sox. With a strong track record and projections for a lucrative contract, his decision is anticipated to impact the upcoming MLB season.