Peyton Burdick Called Up, Garrett Cooper Goes On Injured List
2 years agoThe Miami Marlins recalled outfield prospect Peyton Burdick from Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday and placed first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (ear) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move with an inner-ear infection. The Marlins also selected left-hander Devin Smeltzer's contract from Triple-A and designated right-hander Johan Quezada for assignment. Burdick hit just .207 with four home runs and 11 RBI in his first 32 big-league games in 2022, but he was hitting .293 (29-for-99) with four doubles, 10 home runs, 24 RBI and five steals in 25 games at Triple-A before his call-up. The 26-year-old is worth a pickup in deep-mixed and NL-only leagues. Cooper should be back when he's eligible to return, and Yuli Gurriel will hold down the fort at first base in the meantime.
Source: Miami Herald - Jordan McPherson
Source: Miami Herald - Jordan McPherson