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Activated off injured list Cooper (ear) was activated off the 10-day injured list by Miami on Sunday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cooper is hitting second and playing first base against the Reds on Sunday in his return. The first baseman missed just over the minimum 10-day stint on the injured list while recovering from an inner-ear infection, and he should return to regular playing time at first base with some DH duties sprinkled in.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning to ramp up Cooper (ear) will take part in onfield workouts Tuesday in Jupiter, Noah Berger of FishStripes reports.

Impact Cooper has been shut down from baseball activities over the last few days as he continues to recover from an inner ear infection, but he's since been cleared to resume workouts. A timetable for his return has yet to be established, but this is a clear step in the right direction.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Feeling better but shut down Cooper (ear) is feeling better but remains shut down from baseball activities, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Cooper landed on the injured list Wednesday with an inner ear infection, an issue which had been bothering him for a few days. He should be able to make a quick return once he's totally symptom-free.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To IL with ear infection Cooper was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Marlins on Wednesday with an inner ear infection, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Cooper exited Sunday's game and didn't play Tuesday with what had been called an upset stomach, but evidently it's a different illness he's battling. He should be ready to go when his 10 days are up. Yuli Gurriel will be the regular first baseman for the Marlins while Cooper is out.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Tuesday Cooper (illness) is out of the lineup Tuesday against Atlanta, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cooper made an early exit from Sunday's series finale against the Cubs due to an upset stomach and he'll grab a bit more rest and treatment during Tuesday's series opener versus the reigning NL East champions. Yuli Gurriel is at first base and Jorge Soler will be the designated hitter.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with stomach illness Cooper left Sunday's game against the Cubs with an upset stomach, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports. he went 1-for-2 before exiting.

Impact Cooper can be considered day-to-day, but with the Marlins off on Monday, he should have a good chance at returning to the lineup Tuesday against Atlanta. Jesus Sanchez came off the bench to serve as Cooper's replacement following the latter's early depature.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Saturday Cooper is absent from the lineup Saturday against the Cubs, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Yuli Gurriel will take a turn at first base and Jorge Soler is in at designated hitter versus the Cubs and right-hander Caleb Kilian. Cooper went 0-for-4 in Friday's series opener and is slashing just .159/.192/.182 over his last 47 plate appearances.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Garrett Cooper's two-run double caps off a FIVE-run ninth inning in the Marlins' comeback victory over the Braves

Garrett Cooper's two-run double caps off a FIVE-run ninth inning in the Marlins' comeback victory over the Braves

APRIL 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Gets afternoon off Cooper will sit for the afternoon portion of Saturday's doubleheader against the Guardians, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Cooper started 17 of the Marlins' first 19 games this season (11 at first base and six as the designated hitter), so it doesn't appear as though the arrival of Yuli Gurriel is cutting into his playing time. Gurriel will start at first base in the afternoon game, but Cooper will likely return to the lineup for the nightcap.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in Friday's win Cooper went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's win over Arizona.

Impact After missing Wednesday's game against the Phillies with a minor leg injury, Cooper was back in the lineup Friday and hitting second as the DH, and he produced his third three-hit game of the season. The 32-year-old is batting .370 (17-for-46) through 12 contests with three homers and nine RBI, and if he can stay mostly healthy he could be headed for his best campaign yet -- Cooper's 119 games played in 2022 were a career high.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rogers shuts down Diamondbacks in Marlins' 5-1 victory

Trevor Rogers allowed one run and five hits in six-plus innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1

APRIL 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Back in lineup Friday Cooper (leg) is back in the lineup Friday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Cooper tweaked something in his upper left leg Tuesday and missed Wednesday's series finale versus the Phillies, but he's in there as the Marlins' designated hitter and No. 2 hitter in Friday's series opener against Arizona.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with leg issue Cooper (leg) is not in the Marlins' lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Phillies.

Impact Cooper had to be pinch-hit for in Tuesday's contest because of some upper-left leg soreness. He should have a good shot to be back in action Friday following the off day Thursday. Yuli Gurriel is at first base and Jorge Soler is in the designated hitter spot Wednesday.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats third homer Cooper went 2-for-5 with a double, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Sunday's win over the Mets.

Impact His fifth-inning blast helped send Carlos Carrasco to the showers, and it gave Cooper his third homer in nine games to begin the season. The 32-year-old hasn't been known as a significant power threat in his career -- he slugged only nine homers in 119 games last season, and his career high is 15 long balls set back in 2019 -- but with a regular spot in the heart of the Marlins' order, Cooper could be poised for a career-best campaign.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

De La Cruz homers, drives in 4 as Marlins run past Mets

Bryan De La Cruz homered and drove in four runs, and the Miami Marlins stole five bases in a 7-2 win over a struggling Carlos Carrasco and the New York Mets

APRIL 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Clubs second homer Cooper went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 9-3 loss to the Mets.

Impact His eighth-inning shot off Dennis Santana spoiled New York's shutout attempt, but not much else went right for Miami on the afternoon. Cooper has had a strong start to the year, batting .296 (8-for-27) through seven games with a triple, two homers and five RBI.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Sunday Cooper is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Mets, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cooper went 5-for-13 with a home run, a triple and two RBI through the first three games of the season, but he'll take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Yuli Gurriel will step in at first base and bat fifth.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in Friday's win Cooper went 3-for-4 with a triple in Friday's 2-1 win over the Mets.

Impact His three-bagger could easily have been ruled an error on Starling Marte, as the outfielder saw the ball glance off the tip of his glove and trickle into the right-field corner. Cooper's had a great start to the season, going 4-for-8 with a homer during Thursday's opener in addition to Friday's triple, and he should be a staple in the heart of the Marlins' order this season while splitting time between first base and DH.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Touches up Scherzer for long ball Cooper went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 5-3 loss against the Mets.

Impact Cooper got the Opening Day start at first base, batting third against Mets ace Max Scherzer. He only notched one hit, but that hit was a two-run shot off Scherzer to tie the game (briefly) in the sixth inning. Injuries have ravaged his career, but Cooper has shown over the years that he can be productive when he's upright.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nimmo's 2-run double sends Scherzer, Mets past Marlins 5-3

Brandon Nimmo broke a seventh-inning tie with a two-run double, sending Max Scherzer and the New York Mets to a 5-3 victory over the Miami Marlins

MARCH 30, 2023 • Associated Press

Swats first spring homer Cooper went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.

Impact He took Stephen Nogosek deep in the sixth inning for his first spring homer. The Marlins' recent signing of Yuli Gurriel doesn't really change Cooper's role heading into the regular season, and the 32-year-old is still locked in as the starter at first base. He hasn't quite got his timing down this spring, posting a 1:8 BB:K through 25 plate appearances despite a .333 batting average, but his ability to stay healthy is still his biggest obstacle to consistent fantasy value.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 3, 2023 • MLB.COM

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JANUARY 18, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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Settles for $4.2 million Cooper agreed to a one-year, $4.2 million contract with the Marlins on Friday to avoid arbitration, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

Impact Cooper played a career-high 119 games last season and had a .261/.337/.415 slash line with nine home runs and 50 RBI. The 32-year-old should be Miami's Opening Day starter at first base and is entering his final year before free agency.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins square off against the Braves in series rubber match

The Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press