Garrett Cooper

The Braves have signed first baseman Garrett Cooper to a minor league contract, according to FanSided’s Robert Murray. The deal includes an invitation for Cooper to attend Atlanta’s big league Spring Training camp. More to come…

Cooper, 34, didn't get much of a chance last season, playing in 36 games with the Cubs and Red Sox and hitting .206/.267/.299. He's still probably a solid right-handed bat, but since he's no longer a realistic option in the outfield, he's a tough sell as a bench player. The Braves could keep him as Triple-A insurance, just as they did with Yuli Gurriel for much of last season.

The Braves have signed first baseman Garrett Cooper to a minor league contract, according to FanSided’s Robert Murray. The deal includes an invitation for Cooper to attend Atlanta’s big league Spring Training camp. More to come…