Cooper Bowman sent back to Athletics by Reds

by Bruno Mulé | Athletics Correspondent | Wed, Mar 12th 1:59pm EDT

The Reds returned Rule 5 pick Cooper Bowman to the Athletics on Wednesday, per team reports. (A's Communications)

The Reds have returned Rule 5 selection INF Cooper Bowman to the A’s.
— A's Communications (@AthleticsPR) March 12, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Bowman, 25, managed just 3-for-25 this spring with Cincinnati—echoing skepticism from fans about his fit—after a .592 OPS across 38 Triple-A Las Vegas games in 2024, pointing him back there for 2025. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can pass; his bat hasn’t shown enough to warrant a stash yet.

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