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Elects free agency Hummel elected free agency Thursday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hummel has bounced on and off both the Yankees' and Orioles' roster this season, but he was most recently designated for assignment Monday by Baltimore. He should land with a new club and could serve as an occasional bench bat in the majors.

JUNE 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles reinstate Colton Cowser from the injured list prior to 6-game road trip

The Baltimore Orioles have reinstated Colton Cowser from the 60-day injured list

JUNE 2, 2025 • Associated Press

DFA'd by Orioles The Orioles designated Hummel for assignment Monday.

Impact The move creates space on the 26-man and 40-man rosters for the return of Colton Cowser (thumb). Hummel struck out in his lone plate appearance with Baltimore this season.

JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins goes on 10-day IL with hamstring strain

The Baltimore Orioles have placed outfielder Cedric Mullins on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain prior to their series-opener against the Chicago White Sox

MAY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Rejoining Baltimore Hummel agreed to a major-league contract with the Orioles on Friday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The 30-year-old elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Orioles earlier this week, but that was more of an administrative decision as he's now back with the club. Hummel isn't likely to have an everyday role, but the placement of Cedric Mullins (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list leaves Baltimore with significant at-bats to fill.

MAY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to free agency Hummel elected free agency Thursday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hummel was designated for assignment Monday, just one day after signing a deal with the Orioles. It doesn't come as a significant surprise that he'll take his chances with a new organization, which will likely be his third of the campaign.

MAY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles add C Chadwick Tromp with Adley Rutschman ailing The Baltimore Orioles selected the contract of catcher Chadwick Tromp on Monday, while utility player Cooper Hummel was designated for assig...

MAY 26, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Booted from 40-man roster The Orioles designated Hummel for assignment Monday.

Impact Hummel inked a one-year contract with the Orioles on Sunday, but he'll yield his spot on the 40 and 26-man rosters to Chadwick Tromp. Hummel spent the 2025 season in the Yankees system before opting out of his minor-league deal May 21. Assuming he clears waivers, expect Hummel to be outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles add corner outfield depth with signing of Hummel BOSTON -- After exercising an opt-out clause in his Minor League contract with the Yankees in the early hours of Wednesday morning, Cooper H...

MAY 25, 2025 • MLB.COM

Gets deal with Baltimore Hummel signed a one-year contract with the Orioles on Sunday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Before opting out of his minor-league deal with the Yankees a few days earlier, Hummel had seen action in 10 games with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, slashing .258/.415/.290 with no home runs and a stolen base over 41 plate appearances. The switch-hitting Hummel will immediately report to the big leagues with his new organization and could emerge as a short-side platoon player for the Orioles at either designated hitter on in the corner outfield.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets deal with Baltimore Hummel signed a one-year contract with the Orioles on Sunday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Before opting out of his minor-league deal with the Yankees a few days earlier, Hummel had seen action in 10 games for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, slashing .258/.415/.290 with no home runs and a stolen base over 41 plate appearances. The switch-hitting Hummel will immediately head to the big leagues with his new organization and could emerge as a short-side platoon player for the Orioles at either designated hitter on in a corner outfield spot.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Opts out of deal Hummel opted out of his minor-league contract with the Yankees on Wednesday, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hummel has spent the entire season at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, where he turned in a .258/.415/.290 slash line with two RBI and six runs scored across 41 plate appearances. He'll now test his value in the open market, though he's unlikely to get more than another minor-league deal elsewhere.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Yanks on MiLB deal Hummel signed a minor-league contract with the Yankees on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hummel was designated for assignment by the Astros before the start of the season, but he elected to become a free agent after clearing waivers and will now get another opportunity with the Yankees. The 30-year-old has experience at catcher, first base and the corner outfield positions, giving him a better chance at being promoted to the Bronx at some point, though he carries just a .531 OPS across 235 career plate appearances in the majors.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Hummel elected free agency Thursday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Hummel cleared waivers after being removed from the Astros' 40-man roster, but because he's been outrighted before he had the ability to refuse another outright assignment and become a free agent. The 30-year-old offers unique positional versatility in that he can play the outfield, first base and also catcher.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Astros designated Hummel for assignment Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster. Hummel will now go through the waivers process and could draw interest from a team in need of a player with positional versatility.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • MLB.COM

Optioned to Triple-A The Astros optioned Hummel to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 in Houston reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Hummel was outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land by the Astros on Monday after clearing waivers.

Impact 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.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Houston The Astros claimed Hummel off waivers from the Giants on Thursday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact 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 at the big-league level. Hummel does have options remaining, so it's not clear whether Houston intends to add him to the major-league club or send him to Triple-A Sugar Land.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Giants designated Hummel for assignment Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Hummel loses his spot on the 40-man roster as the club set its Opening Day roster. He will now go through the waiver process.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

This big, young lefty is 'front and center' in SF Giants' bullpen competition SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - What a difference in perspective a few feet can make. Just ask Cooper Hummel, who’s gone from stepping into the batter’s...

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mets claim Tyler Heineman off waivers from Blue Jays and Cooper Hummel from Mariners The Mets claimed catcher Tyler Heineman off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays and outfielder/catcher Cooper Hummel from the Seattle Mariner...

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Mets claim Tyler Heineman off waivers from Blue Jays and Cooper Hummel from Mariners

The Mets claimed catcher Tyler Heineman off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays and outfielder/catcher Cooper Hummel from the Seattle Mariners

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A Seattle optioned Hummel to Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Hummel is sent down to Triple-A after going just 2-for-23 (.087) over his 23 at-bats with the Mariners. He'll head down to the Rainiers and likely get regular playing time while Sam Haggerty comes off the 7-day concussion injured list in a corresponding transaction.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting start at DH Hummel is starting at designated hitter and batting eighth for the Mariners in Friday's game in Cleveland.

Impact It's the third start this season for Hummel, with all of them coming in the DH spot. The 28-year-old is hitless in eight plate appearances so far, although he did contribute a stolen base.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Orioles reinstate Colton Cowser from the injured list prior to 6-game road trip

Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins goes on 10-day IL with hamstring strain

Mets claim Tyler Heineman off waivers from Blue Jays and Cooper Hummel from Mariners