Red Sox Acquire Garrett Cooper from Cubs Following Triston Casas Injury

The Boston Red Sox have traded for veteran first baseman Garrett Cooper to fill the vacancy left by injured Triston Casas, who is sidelined with a torn cartilage in his ribcage.

Garrett Cooper, previously with the Chicago Cubs, was traded to the Boston Red Sox for cash considerations.
Cooper is expected to take over the first base duties as Triston Casas recovers from a rib injury that could sideline him for up to nine weeks.
Before joining the Red Sox, Cooper had a slash line of .270/.341/.432 in 12 games for the Cubs this season.
The trade was finalized after Cooper was designated for assignment by the Cubs, making room for first baseman Matt Mervis.
Cooper's arrival likely means reduced playing time for Bobby Dalbec, who has been struggling at the plate.