The New York Yankees traded for Cooper on July 13, 2017 in exchange for Tyler Webb, a left-handed pitcher.
In a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on July 14, Cooper made his major league debut for the Yankees. Against David Price, Cooper recorded his first MLB hit on July 16.
He hit .326 with five doubles and six RBIs in 13 games with the Yankees. During his stint with the Yankees, he also played for the Trenton Thunder and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
For Mike King and international bonus pool money, Cooper and Caleb Smith were dealt to the Miami Marlins on November 20, 2017.
Cooper made the Marlins’ Opening Day roster on March 25, 2018. As of the beginning of May, he was placed on the disabled list and was reinstated to duty at the beginning of July.
A home run by Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris on May 22nd, 2019, was Cooper’s first in the major leagues.
At the time of this appearance, it was his 39th game in the major leagues. Miami went on to defeat the Tigers 5–2 the next day after he blasted a grand slam home run off Detroit pitcher Shane Greene in the top of the ninth inning.
The 2019 season ended with him hitting .281/.344/.446 in 381 at-bats across 107 games, with 15 home runs and 50 RBIs.
Cooper hit .283/.353/.500 with six home runs and 20 RBIs in 34 games during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season.
Cooper underwent season-ending surgery on his left elbow on July 28, 2021, due to a partial UCL tear. As a result, he was placed on the injured list for 60 days.
In 71 games, he hit .284/.380/.465 with nine home runs and 33 RBIs. He concluded the season in 2021.
Garrett Cooper Contract
The Miami Marlins and Garrett Cooper agreed to a one-year, $2,500,000 contract, including a $2,500,000 guarantee.
Garrett Cooper Salary
Garrett Cooper receives a $2,500,000 average yearly pay. Cooper’s base pay for 2022 will be $2,500,000.
Garrett Cooper Net Worth
Garrett Cooper has a net worth estimation of $5 million