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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 13
Cincinnati Reds Send Rule 5 Pick Back to Athletics

Cincinnati Reds Send Rule 5 Pick Back to Athletics

The Rule 5 Draft is one of the most fascinating pieces of the offseason schedule, because the nuance involved is quite interesting. This past December, the Cincinnati Reds took a flier on Cooper Bowman, a versatile defender that mashed 12 homers and swiped 43 bases last season, primarily in Double-A.

Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 12
In Twist, Athletics See Return of Minor Leaguer Taken in Rule 5 Draft by Cincinnati Reds

In Twist, Athletics See Return of Minor Leaguer Taken in Rule 5 Draft by Cincinnati Reds

Cooper Bowman is heading back to the Athletics. The Cincinnati Reds plucked Bowman from the A’s farm system in the Rule 5 draft last December but a disappointing spring training prompted the Reds to change their mind about the infielder.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 12
Reds return Rule 5 selection Cooper Bowman to Athletics

Reds return Rule 5 selection Cooper Bowman to Athletics

The Reds have returned Rule 5 draft selection Cooper Bowman to the Athletics, per announcements from both clubs. Cincinnati’s 40-man roster count drops to 39.

Cincinnati Reds News / New Baseball Media / March 2
2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Cincinnati Reds

2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Cincinnati Reds

After a 77-win season for the Reds, Cincinnati sought a major shakeup this winter after what could be considered a disappointing 2024 season. The Reds not only picked up a new manager but also bolstered both their pitching and hitting depth.

Cincinnati Reds News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 12, 2024
Cincinnati Reds Select A's Prospect in Rule 5 Draft

Cincinnati Reds Select A's Prospect in Rule 5 Draft

The Cincinnati Reds made an interesting pick in the first round of the 2024 Rule 5 Draft, selecting Athletics prospect Cooper Bowman seventh overall. Listed as a second baseman, Bowman can play all over and has plenty of tools to give him a decent chance to stick with the Reds.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / December 11, 2024
Cincinnati Reds Select Second Baseman Cooper Bowman From Athletics in Rule 5 Draft

Cincinnati Reds Select Second Baseman Cooper Bowman From Athletics in Rule 5 Draft

The Reds have selected Cooper Bowman from the Athletics in the Rule 5 Draft. Bowman is a second baseman who has also played some center field. He was drafted by the Yankees in the fourth round of the 2021 MLB Draft.

MLB News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 12, 2024
Former Yankees Prospect Switching Positions in Triple-A

Former Yankees Prospect Switching Positions in Triple-A

Three of the four players the Oakland Athletics received from the New York Yankees in the Frankie Montas/Lou Trivino trade have made their big-league debuts.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 2, 2024
A's Promote Cooper Bowman to Triple-A

A's Promote Cooper Bowman to Triple-A

The Oakland A's have promoted second baseman Cooper Bowman to Triple-A Las Vegas after he hit .281 with a .378 OBP, smashing 12 homers and swiping 35 bags in Double-A Midland.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 30, 2024
Cooper Bowman Has Figured Out His Swing

Cooper Bowman Has Figured Out His Swing

When the Oakland A's traded away Frankie Montas and Lou Trivino to the New York Yankees, a lot of attention was paid to the hard-throwing Luis Medina, the top pitching prospect, Ken Waldichuk, and JP Sears has taken his opportunity with the Oakland Athletics and run with it.

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