Cooper Hummel has gone unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Astros. He will reject an outright assignment to pursue free agency. In the current season, Hummel has played in 37 games with a .170/.298/.273 slash line and has a troubling 29.5% strikeout rate. Although his major league performance has been poor, Hummel excels in Triple-A with a batting average of .284 and strong defensive versatility. His frequent designations for assignment are due to a lack of minor league options, prompting future opportunities with various teams.
Cooper Hummel went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Astros and will reject an outright assignment for free agency.
Hummel has appeared in 37 games this season, posting a combined .170/.298/.273 slash with three homers and a 29.5% strikeout rate.
Despite a struggle in the majors, Hummel has impressive Triple-A statistics, boasting a .284/.418/.480 batting line in nearly 1500 plate appearances.
Hummel has been designated for assignment four times this season, leading him to elect free agency and sign four minor league deals.
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