Franchy Cordero
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Dec 7 2023Cordero signed a contract Thursday with the Seibu Lions in Japan. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The news was reported by Cordero's agency (Republik Sports) on Instagram. The 29-year-old outfielder never quite got it going at the MLB level, but he's always torn it up in the minors and his offensive profile could wind up translating well to Nippon Professional Baseball. Cordero leaves behind a career .678 major-league OPS.
Nov 2 2023The Yankees sent Cordero outright to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero posted a .689 OPS through 71 plate appearances with the Yankees in 2023, though most of his time was spent in Triple-A, slashing .288/.403/.476 with 13 homers and 61 RBI. He'll have the option to elect free agency and would likely be able to attract a minor-league deal elsewhere.
Jul 23 2023The Yankees optioned Cordero to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero lost his spot on the 26-man active roster after the Yankees reinstated another left-handed-hitting outfielder in Jake Bauers (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Bauers will start in right field and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Royals and should serve as a strong-side platoon option at the position until the Yankees get Aaron Judge (toe) back from the IL. Prior to his demotion, Cordero had started in each of the Yankees' last three games, going 4-for-11 with a pair of solo home runs, a double and an additional run.
Jul 19 2023Cordero went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two total runs scored in a loss to the Angels on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees watched Los Angeles jump out to a big lead early, but Cordero at least gave his team some life with his solo shot in the eighth inning that narrowed the deficit to three runs. The outfielder finished with three hits overall, which was more than he had tallied over his previous 33 at-bats combined. Cordero homered four times in his first seven games as a Yankee, but Wednesday's long ball was his first since that span. He's spent most of his time in the minors since finishing April in a 1-for-28 swoon.
Jul 7 2023Cordero was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's presumably taking the roster spot soon to be vacated by Jake Bauers (shoulder), who is headed to the injured list. Cordero has batted only .148/.179/.389 over 56 plate appearances with the Yanks this season.
Jun 1 2023The Yankees optioned Cordero to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero struck out in his lone at-bat during this latest brief stint on the Yankees' major-league roster. He had a strong one-week run of power production in April but is batting just .148/.179/.389 across 56 total plate appearances this season in the big leagues.
May 30 2023Cordero was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero is taking the place of Harrison Bader on the 26-man active roster after Bader was placed on the injured list with a hamstring strain. Cordero could see starts in the outfield over the coming weeks, but he is more likely to be a bench option while with the club at this point.
May 2 2023Cordero was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre by the Yankees on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He had just been recalled Monday when Aaron Judge (hip) went on the injured list but is headed right back to SWB following Harrison Bader's (oblique) return. Cordero has four homers but a .578 OPS and 20:2 K:BB in 18 games this season.
May 1 2023Cordero was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre by the Yankees on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero was just optioned this past Friday but is back now to replace the injured Aaron Judge (hip). He had been slumping badly before the demotion but could see some starts versus righties with the Yankees' outfield depth being tested.
Apr 28 2023Cordero was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre by the Yankees on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero started off on fire for the Yankees after signing with the team just before the season, but the outfielder hasn't picked up a hit since April 14 and saw his average fall to .151 with another hitless affair against the Rangers on Friday. The Yankees will announce a corresponding move before Saturday's game versus Texas.
Apr 27 2023Cordero is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero did not start Wednesday with a right-hander on the mound for the Twins and he's sitting again Thursday with left-hander Andrew Heaney toeing the slab for Texas. The 28-year-old flourished over his first two weeks with the Yankees, but he is 0-for-18 with seven strikeouts and zero walks over his last eight games.
Apr 4 2023Cordero went 1-for-5 with a double, a run and two RBI in Monday's 8-1 win against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero joined New York on a one-year split contract last Wednesday and saw his first action of the season Monday. He got the start in right field and knocked his first hit as a Yankee in the fifth inning, doubling to center field to plate two runs and later coming around to score. Cordero is likely to see only sporadic playing time in the majors, so he won't be a fantasy target unless injuries open up a wider path to playing time.
Mar 29 2023The Yankees signed Cordero on Wednesday to a one-year split contract that will pay him $1 million while on the major-league roster, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The contract will pay Cordero $180,000 if/when he's in the minors, but Passan suggests that the Yankees intend to include the 28-year-old on their Opening Day roster. Cordero was cut loose by the Orioles on Monday, despite hitting .413/.426/.674 in the Grapefruit League with a pair of homers. A right-handed hitting outfielder/first baseman, Cordero will likely be a bench option for the Yankees to begin the season.
Mar 16 2023Cordero is batting .478 (11-for-23) with five extra-base hits, seven RBI and six runs scored over nine Grapefruit League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero is making a great case to make the Opening Day roster. He's viewed as a candidate to back up Ryan Mountcastle at first base, though Cordero also has plenty of experience in the outfield -- versatility that could be valuable. With non-roster invitees Lewin Diaz (shoulder) and Ryan O'Hearn (knee) battling injuries, Cordero could further his chances to break camp with the Orioles by staying healthy. He slashed .219/.300/.397 across 275 plate appearances with the Red Sox a year ago.
Dec 2 2022Cordero agreed to a split contract with the Orioles on Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Red Sox opted not to tender Cordero a contract for 2023, but he'll remain in the AL East. The 28-year-old appeared in 84 games last season and had a .219/.300/.397 slash line with eight home runs, 29 RBI and four stolen bases. With the split contract he'll make $1.35 million if in the majors and $450,000 in the minors.
Nov 18 2022The Red Sox declined to tender Cordero a contract for 2023, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero is blessed with incredible tools, but he's been unable to solve his swing-and-miss problem. He struck out in one third of his plate appearances last year before ankle sprains put him on the shelf, and he has a 34.8 percent strikeout rate in parts of six big-league seasons. The Red Sox will look to spend in free agency on a more consistent lefty bat.
Sep 7 2022Cordero (ankle) was placed on the 60-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old suffered sprains on both sides of his right ankle Monday against the Rays, and the move to the 60-day IL has officially ended his season. Cordero played in 84 major-league games this year and saw most of his action at first base for Boston, and he finished the campaign with a .219/.300/.397 slash line, eight home runs, 29 RBI and a 33.5 percent strikeout rate.
Sep 6 2022Cordero (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with sprains on both sides of his right ankle and is expected to miss the rest of the 2022 season, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old suffered the injury during Monday's matchup with the Rays, and it appears it will bring an end to his 2022 campaign. Assuming he doesn't return, Cordero will finish the year with a .219/.300/.397 slash line with eight home runs and 29 RBI in 275 plate appearances. He is entering his final year of arbitration eligibility.
Sep 5 2022Cordero suffered a right ankle sprain Monday against the Rays, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts and then suffered the injury in the bottom of the fifth inning while crashing into the outfield wall. With Triston Casas up, Cordero had already shifted to a bench role, so his mixed-league value was already trending down. Christian Arroyo could get extra playing time while Cordero is unavailable. Cordero will get an MRI, although the team doesn't believe he has ligament damage, according to Red Sox Stats.
Sep 2 2022Cordero is not in Friday's lineup against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will head to the bench in favor of Christian Arroyo with southpaw Dallas Keuchel on the mound for Texas. Cordero is hitting .286 with four home runs, 10 strikeouts and three walks in nine games since being recalled from Triple-A.
Aug 31 2022Cordero isn't starting Wednesday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero is getting a breather after he went 2-for-8 with a solo home run and four strikeouts over the last three games. Bobby Dalbec will start at first base and bat eighth.
Aug 29 2022Cordero started at first base and went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Sunday's 12-4 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero homered for a second straight start, but his playing time is expected to take a hit going forward. Red Sox manager Alex Cora told Christopher Smith of MassLive.com that the hot-hitting Christian Arroyo will play "a lot" at first base now that second baseman Trevor Story is off the injured list. The manager said Arroyo could slot in at first as early as Monday.
Aug 27 2022Cordero isn't starting Saturday against the Rays, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero started three of the last four games and went 3-for-10 with two home runs, three runs, three RBI, two walks and five strikeouts. Bobby Dalbec will start at first base and bat eighth Saturday.
Aug 25 2022Cordero is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero will head to the bench after going 3-for-7 with two home runs and two walks over Boston's last three games, allowing Bobby Dalbec to pick up a start at first base. Though he's on the bench while Toronto brings right-hander Kevin Gausman to the hill, the lefty-hitting Cordero is still expected to handle the large side of a platoon at first base with Dalbec while Eric Hosmer (back) is on the injured list.
Aug 24 2022Cordero went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 3-2 extra-innings loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Eric Hosmer (back) on the IL, Cordero earned his second straight start and made the most of it with a two-run home run over the Green Monster which gave Boston an early lead. Wednesday was also the first time that Cordero reached base three or more times since June 29. While he has failed to put it together in the majors this season, the performance could be indicative of the skills he displayed at Triple-A where he achieved a wRC+ of 157 over 136 plate appearances.
Aug 23 2022The Red Sox recalled Cordero from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. He'll start at first base and bat eighth in Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, according to Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero was returned to Triple-A on Monday after he slugged a pinch-hit home run while serving as the 27th man in Sunday's Little League Classic matchup with the Orioles, but he'll be back with the big club just one day later after Eric Hosmer (back) was moved to the IL. in 25 big-league games since the beginning of July, the 27-year-old Cordero has produced a middling .237 on-base percentage and a 43.9 percent strikeout rate. As was the case before Hosmer arrived via trade in August, the lefty-hitting Cordero is likely to serve in the large side of a platoon at first base with the righty-hitting Bobby Dalbec during his latest stint in the majors.
Aug 21 2022Cordero hit a solo home run in his lone at-bat during Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero was named the 27th man for the Little League Classic earlier in the day, and he delivered a key hit. He went yard in the eighth inning off Orioles reliever Dillon Tate, tying the game at 2-2. As the designated 27th man, Cordero's time on the active roster could be short unless the Red Sox elect to put Eric Hosmer (back) or Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) on the injured list prior to Tuesday's series opener at Fenway Park versus the Blue Jays. Cordero is slashing .222/.300/.380 with five homers through 245 plate appearances in the majors this year.
Aug 20 2022Cordero is on his way to join the Red Sox ahead of Sunday's game against the Orioles, Joe McDonald of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Eric Hosmer exited Saturday's game with a back injury, and it sounds like Cordero could replace him on the active roster Sunday. Cordero hit .386 with four home runs, 18 strikeouts and five walks in 11 games at Triple-A since his demotion. Bobby Dalbec should also factor into the mix at first base, particularly against left-handed pitching.
Aug 2 2022Cordero was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero has a .577 OPS and four errors in nine games since the All-Star break, and the Red Sox sent him to the minors with Rafael Devers (hamstring) returning from the injured list. Eric Hosmer (neck) was acquired from the Padres and is poised to take over as Boston's primary first baseman.
Jul 31 2022Cordero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Platoon mate Bobby Dalbec will step in at first base to replace the lefty-hitting Cordero, who takes a seat with southpaw Aaron Ashby on the bump for Milwaukee. Cordero had recorded at least one double in three consecutive starts before he was on the bench for Saturday's 9-4 loss, coming off the bench as a pinch hitter to strike out in his lone plate appearance.
Jul 30 2022Cordero isn't starting Saturday against Milwaukee, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero started the last three games and went 3-for-8 with three doubles, four runs, two walks and two strikeouts. Christian Vazquez is shifting to first base while Kevin Plawecki starts behind the dish.
Jul 26 2022Cordero is not in the lineup Tuesday against Cleveland, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Monday was another hitless, multi-strikeout effort from Cordero, who has had eight such games since the beginning of July. Christian Vazquez will play first base Tuesday while Kevin Plawecki catches.
Jul 22 2022Cordero is not in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Blue Jays, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero will take a seat Friday as the Red Sox start the second half of the season. Christian Vazquez will slide over to first base while Kevin Plawecki starts at catcher and bats seventh Friday.
Jul 15 2022Cordero isn't starting Friday's game against the Yankees, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero is out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games since left-hander Jordan Montgomery is on the mound for the Yankees. Bobby Dalbec is starting at first base and batting seventh.
Jul 13 2022Cordero is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Rays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero will take a seat as the Red Sox take on left-hander Shane McClanahan on Wednesday. Bobby Dalbec will draw the start at first base and bat seventh versus the Rays.
Jul 9 2022Cordero isn't starting Saturday's game against the Yankees, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero will be out of the starting nine for a second consecutive game after he hit .343 with four doubles, three runs, two RBI and two stolen bases over his last 10 matchups. Christian Vazquez is shifting to first base while Kevin Plawecki starts behind the dish.
Jul 8 2022Cordero is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero will sit for the first time since June 27 after he went 12-for-33 with four doubles, two RBI, three runs and two stolen bases over nine straight starts. Bobby Dalbec will draw the start at first base and bat ninth in the contest.
Jun 29 2022Cordero went 4-for-5 with a double, two stolen bases and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero was a force in the No. 7 spot in the lineup Wednesday, accounting for half of the Red Sox's hits. He also nabbed two steals, giving him three on the year and his most since he swiped five bags with the Padres in 2018. The 27-year-old isn't likely to make a huge impact with his legs, but the stronger hitting is a perk -- he's gone 13-for-34 (.382) in his last 11 contests. Overall, he's slashing .252/.331/.413 with three home runs, 20 RBI, 23 runs scored, 12 doubles and a triple across 163 plate appearances.
Jun 27 2022Cordero isn't starting Monday's game against Toronto, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero went 1-for-2 with a double, a run, a walk and a strikeout in Sunday's win over the Guardians and will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last five games. Bobby Dalbec is starting at first base and batting ninth.
Jun 25 2022Cordero isn't starting Saturday against the Guardians, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero went 0-for-5 with a walk and four strikeouts in his last two games and will take a seat for the second time in the last three matchups. Bobby Dalbec is starting at first base and batting seventh.
Jun 22 2022Cordero isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Tigers, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero will get a breather after he went 3-for-7 with a double, two RBI and three strikeouts over the last two games. Bobby Dalbec is starting at first base and batting eighth.
Jun 21 2022Cordero went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Monday's 5-2 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero's two-run single in the fifth inning gave Boston a four-run cushion on the way to its 14th win in 18 games during the month of June. Those were the first runs he's delivered in 12 contests. Cordero remains the strong-side platoon member at first base, but he entered Monday's contest on a 7-for-54 (.130) run since May 30. Bobby Dalbec, the other member of the platoon, has been more productive (.265) during that stretch, but the job-share remains in place.
Jun 19 2022Cordero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero will head to the bench after starting the past five games and going 4-for-16 with a double and two runs during that span. Bobby Dalbec will start at first base and bat ninth Sunday.
Jun 14 2022Cordero was added to Tuesday's lineup against the Athletics and is starting in right field. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was set to sit with left-hander Jared Koenig pitching for Oakland, but the first baseman will end up starting in right field after Christian Arroyo was scratched with an illness. Cordero has only logged 15 plate appearances against southpaws this year and has gone 3-for-13 with a home run and two RBI.
Jun 12 2022Cordero is not in Sunday's lineup against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will head to the bench with lefty Robbie Ray on the hill for Seattle. Cordero is hitting .094 with one home run and one steal in 10 games this month.
Jun 10 2022Cordero went 0-for-2 with a pair of walks and a stolen base in Friday's 4-3 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero is now 0-for-12 in his last five games, though he's posted a 3:5 BB:K in that span. The 27-year-old also picked up his first stolen base of the second in the third inning. He hasn't recorded more than one steal in a season since he had five in 2018, so this is likely an unexpected contribution. Cordero's slump has his line down to .219/.294/.390 with three home runs, 18 RBI, 19 runs scored, seven doubles and a triple in 119 plate appearances. Bobby Dalbec's been a bit warmer at the dish lately, which has cut into what was previously the strong side of a platoon at first base for Cordero.
Jun 8 2022Cordero is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero finds himself on the bench for the second straight game since another left-handed pitcher, Reid Detmers, is pitching for the Halos. Christian Vazquez will shift to first base while Kevin Plawecki starts behind the plate.
Jun 7 2022Cordero isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero drew starts in the last 11 games but will get a day off after he went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Monday's win over the Angels. Bobby Dalbec will start at first base and bat ninth Tuesday.
Jun 6 2022Cordero went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 5-2 win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero broke open a pitchers' duel between Rich Hill and Frankie Montas with his three-run shot in the sixth inning. Montas had retired Cordero on splitters in his first two plate appearances, but the lefty hitter was waiting for it a third time and crushed it 406 feet. Cordero went 3-for-12 in the three-game series with two extra-base hits and six RBI. He continues as the strong side of a platoon at first base with Bobby Dalbec.
Jun 2 2022Cordero batted leadoff and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero filled in for Enrique Hernandez, who had started 47 of the first 50 games for Boston. It was the seventh time Cordero's started a game as the leadoff batter during his MLB career.
May 29 2022Cordero went 2-for-4 with a homer, a double, three RBI, two runs and a strikeout in Sunday's 12-2 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero extended his hitting streak to four games during Sunday's blowout win, and he blasted his second home run of the season when he hit a solo shot in the bottom of the second inning. The 27-year-old has three multi-hit performances over the last seven games, and he's slashed .241/.455/.684 with a homer, two doubles, eight RBI and seven runs during that time.
May 26 2022Cordero is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero started the past four games and will head to the bench after going 4-for-16 with a home run, a triple, six RBI and four runs during that stretch. Bobby Dalbec will start at first base with lefty Dallas Keuchel on the mound for Chicago.
May 22 2022Cordero went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Red Sox gave up a one-run lead in the top of the ninth inning Sunday, but Cordero hit a walkoff grand slam in the bottom of the 10th, marking his first home run of the season. The 27-year-old has worked in the strong side of a platoon this year and is hitting .231 with a homer, 11 runs and seven RBI.
May 20 2022Cordero will sit for the second straight game Friday against the Mariners, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero had been stealing playing time at first base while also filling in occasionally in the corner outfield spots, but he may be losing playing time after hitting .214/.306/.310 through 15 games. He was never likely to start Friday, however, with the Mariners sending lefty Robbie Ray to the mound.
May 19 2022Cordero isn't starting Thursday against the Mariners, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although right-hander George Kirby is on the mound for Seattle on Thursday, Cordero will get a breather after he went 2-for-12 with two doubles, two runs and four strikeouts over the last three games. Bobby Dalbec will start at first base and bat seventh.
May 15 2022Cordero is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In 11 games since joining the big club, Cordero is hitting .241 with a .361 OBP, zero home runs and zero steals in 29 at-bats. Bobby Dalbec gets the start at first base with lefty Martin Perez on the hill for Texas.
May 8 2022Cordero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Short-side platoon mate Bobby Dalbec will fill in at first base while the lefty-hitting Cordero sits against Chicago southpaw Dallas Keuchel. Since receiving a promotion from Triple-A Worcester on April 29, Cordero has gone 4-for-18 (.222 average) with a double, an RBI and two runs.
May 6 2022Cordero isn't starting Friday against the White Sox, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even though right-hander Vince Velasquez is starting for Chicago on Friday, Cordero will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Bobby Dalbec will start at first base and bat seventh.
May 4 2022Cordero is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Cordero has settled into the large side of a platoon at first base since being promoted from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, but he'll give way to the righty-hitting Bobby Dalbec as the Red Sox take on Angels southpaw Reid Detmers in the penultimate game of the series. Cordero turned in a quality performance in Tuesday's 4-0 win, going 2-for-3 with a run scored.
May 2 2022Cordero started at first base and went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and an RBI in Sunday's 9-5 loss to Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero's fourth-inning sacrifice fly gave Boston a short-lived 1-0 lead. He later produced his first hit since being called up Friday. After his callup, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Cordero would handle the strong side of a platoon at first base with Bobby Dalbec, although he did not play Saturday against a right-hander.
Apr 30 2022Cordero started at first base and went 0-for-4 in Friday's 3-1 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero was called up earlier in the day after Boston designated Travis Shaw for assignment. Red Sox manager Alex Cora told Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com that Cordero will slot in at first base against righties while Bobby Dalbec (.154) will start against lefties.
Apr 4 2022Cordero was reassigned to Boston's minor-league spring training Monday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero did all he could to earn a roster spot during spring training with a 1.152 OPS in 13 Grapefruit League games, but he was always facing long odds to make the Opening Day roster. The 27-year-old could make his way to the majors at some point this season if Alex Verdugo, Enrique Hernandez or Jackie Bradley miss time with an injury.
Apr 3 2022Cordero is batting .478 (11-for-23) with one walk, three doubles and two runs scored in 13 games this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Red Sox manager Alex Cora discussed the difference between Cordero at this year's spring training compared to last year with Ian Browne of MLB.com. The lefty-hitting outfielder missed the beginning of camp in 2021 due to COVID-19 and never overcame the missed time. "In his situation, I think it wasn't fair for him. He was on the roster and wasn't able to get here [on time]," Cora said. "I understand. I think he missed a big part of Spring Training. Him being here early [this year], you can see the results now. We really like where he's at offensively." The 27-year-old outfielder is not expected to break camp with the Red Sox, but he serves as organizational depth if Jackie Bradley's bat fails to improve drastically on last season's .497 OPS. Eight of Cordero's 13 Grapefruit League appearances have been as a right fielder, which is Bradley's projected starting assignment.
Sep 7 2021Cordero was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero rejoined the major-league club Sunday after Danny Santana (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list, but he'll head back to the minors after Santana was reinstated Tuesday. The 27-year-old has slashed .309/.402/.512 with seven homers, 41 runs, 39 RBI and nine stolen bases in 58 games at Triple-A Worcester this year.
Sep 5 2021The Red Sox recalled Cordero from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero went 7-for-32 with two walks and 14 strikeouts in his most recent big-league stint before being sent down Aug. 16. Despite their COVID-19 outbreak, the Red Sox have remained relatively deep at first base and outfield, so Cordero figures to get minimal playing time.
Aug 16 2021Cordero was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero's playing time had decreased recently, as he had been in the lineup for just one of the last five games. He should get more consistent at-bats in the minors, while Travis Shaw will take his place on the active roster after he was claimed off waivers by the Red Sox on Sunday.
Aug 11 2021Cordero isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rays, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Josh Fleming will begin Wednesday's game on the bump for Tampa Bay, so Cordero will head to the bench for the third time in the last five contests. Bobby Dalbec will start at first base while Marwin Gonzalez takes over in left field.
Aug 1 2021Cordero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Boston is facing a left-handed starter (Shane McClanahan) for the sixth game in a row, so the lefty-hitting Cordero will once again remain on the bench while Bobby Dalbec gets another turn at first base. Cordero's window of opportunity to fill a strong-side platoon role at first base could close rapidly, as Marwin Gonzalez (hamstring) could return from the injured list as soon as Tuesday and may challenge Cordero for the job.
Jul 28 2021Cordero is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Blue Jays, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Considering that the Blue Jays are expected to use two left-handed starting pitchers Wednesday in Steven Matz and Robbie Ray, the lefty-hitting Cordero may not crack the lineup for either half of the twin bill. That said, Cordero still looks as though he could be in store for a look as a strong-side platoon man at first base. He manned first base for both of Boston's last two games, when the Red Sox faced right-handed starting pitchers.
Jul 27 2021Cordero is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While making his second straight start at first base Monday and third in a row overall, Cordero went 2-for-4 with a pair of base hits in Boston's 5-4 win in the series opener. Though he'll take a seat Tuesday with southpaw Robbie Ray on the hill for Toronto, the lefty-hitting Cordero may have captured a strong-side platoon role at first base. Bobby Dalbec will replace Cordero at the position Tuesday.
Jul 26 2021Cordero will start at first base and bat eighth Monday against the Blue Jays, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero logged only 38 innings worth of experience at first base at Triple-A Worcester prior to his call-up last week, but that's apparently enough for the Red Sox to give him a look at the position while Bobby Dalbec continues to struggle versus right-handed pitching and while Christian Arroyo (hamstring), Marwin Gonzalez (hamstring) and Danny Santana (groin) are on the shelf. The 26-year-old picked up his first start at first base in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Yankees, going 1-for-3 with a run scored. Expect either Cordero or Michael Chavis to occupy the position versus right-handed pitching until the Red Sox regain some health.
Jul 22 2021The Red Sox will recall Cordero from Triple-A Worcester prior to Thursday's game against the Yankees, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero flopped with the Red Sox earlier this season (.502 OPS, 36.3 percent strikeout rate in 34 games), but he earned his way back to the big leagues after slashing a sizzling .331/.410/.548 in 188 plate appearances at Triple-A since his May 27 demotion. Boston placed Danny Santana (groin) on the injured list in a corresponding move, but Cordero could have a tough time finding consistent at-bats while he's up with the big club. Boston already has three outfielders in Alex Verdugo, Jarren Duran and Enrique Hernandez that are lefty or switch hitters, so the lefty-hitting Cordero seemingly lacks a path to a strong-side platoon role.
Jun 30 2021Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed Wednesday that Cordero is being evaluated at first base while he continues to play regularly at Triple-A Worcester, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An outfielder by trade, Cordero is trying his hand at a new position in an effort to increase his versatility and improve his playing-time outlook for the next time he receives a call-up to the big leagues. Since being optioned to Worcester on May 27, Cordero has been one of the top hitters at Triple-A. He's posted a monstrous 1.144 OPS with a 14 percent walk rate and 25.6 percent strikeout rate across 121 plate appearances with Worcester.
May 27 2021Cordero was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero had sporadic playing time recently after he hit .179 with a home run and nine RBI to begin the season. He could return to the major-league roster at some point in 2021, but he'll attempt to sort things out in the minors for now.
May 23 2021Cordero went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero put the Red Sox on the board with his home run in the eighth inning Sunday, but the team was unable to mount a comeback. The 26-year-old has appeared in four of the last eight games and went 4-for-12 with a home run, three doubles and three RBI during that time.
May 16 2021Cordero is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI on Saturday to bust out of an 0-for-18 slump, but he'll take a seat Sunday with lefty Jose Quintana on the mound for Los Angeles. J.D. Martinez will start in left field while Xander Bogaerts serves as the designated hitter Sunday.
May 13 2021Cordero is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-swinging Cordero will move to the bench with southpaw Sean Manaea on the hill for Oakland. J.D. Martinez will draw the start in left field in place of Cordero, who has gone 0-for-16 over his last six games to drop his season average to .150.
May 9 2021Cordero will start in left field and bat eighth Sunday against the Orioles, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero, who is in the lineup for the third time in five games, looks to be the main beneficiary of Enrique Hernandez's (hamstring) move to the injured list earlier this weekend. Though the lefty-hitting Cordero will still likely sit against most left-handed starters, he should be able to play regularly against right-handed pitching as part of an outfield that includes Alex Verdugo and Hunter Renfroe. Cordero has thus far endured a brutal start to his first season in Boston, slashing .179/.247/.224 through 74 plate appearances.
May 6 2021Cordero went 3-for-5 with a double, three runs scored and one RBI during Thursday's victory over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero came in to replace Enrique Hernandez after he limped off the field following an RBI single to lead off the bottom of the first. The 26-year-old contributed during his first at-bat in the second inning with an RBI double. He also singled and scored in the sixth. To top it off, with the score knotted in the eighth, Cordero brought in the go-ahead run when a fielding error by Jeimer Candelario allowed him to reach first. It was a promising spark off the bench for Cordero, who had been in an 0-for-25 slump dating back to April 19.
May 1 2021Cordero went 0-for-4 in Friday's 6-1 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero returned to the starting lineup after being held out from starting the last four games, which included two contests against righties. That is significant because the lefty-hitting outfielder had been a lineup fixture against right-handers. Friday's 0-fer extended his run of at-bats without a hit to 17, including 11 strikeouts during the span.
Apr 29 2021Cordero is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Cordero was on the bench for four of the Red Sox's last five games, with his absences coming when Boston was either facing a left-handed starting pitcher, or when the team had one fewer spot lineup spot available due to the lack of the designated hitter. However, with Boston resuming American League play Thursday against Rangers right-hander Kyle Gibson, Cordero's continued presence on the bench is more noteworthy. Enrique Hernandez will pick up a start in left field for Cordero, who may have fallen into a fourth-outfielder role for the time being after producing a .489 OPS in his first 51 plate appearances of the season.
Apr 28 2021Cordero is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With no designated hitter available in Queens, the Red Sox will use J.D. Martinez in left field Wednesday, leaving no room in the starting nine for Cordero. Playing time has been difficult to come by of late for Cordero, who is on the bench for the fourth time in five games.
Apr 27 2021Cordero is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Mets, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a lefty (David Peterson) on the hill and the game taking place in a National League park, Boston will deploy J.D. Martinez in left field.
Apr 25 2021Cordero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Red Sox are facing a lefty starting pitcher (Nick Margevicius) for the second time in three days, so the lefty-hitting Cordero will take a seat while Boston manager Alex Cora stacks up on extra right-handed bats. J.D. Martinez will cover Cordero's usual spot in left field.
Apr 23 2021Cordero is not in the lineup Friday versus the Mariners, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero is 2-for-17 over his past six appearances and will head to the bench with southpaw Yusei Kikuchi starting for Seattle. Alex Verdugo, Enrique Hernandez and Hunter Renfroe will start from left to right in the outfield Friday.
Apr 20 2021Cordero is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As usual, the lefty-hitting Cordero will be on the bench with a southpaw (Hyun Jin Ryu) on the mound for the opposition. J.D. Martinez will cede his typical designated-hitter duties to Kevin Plawecki and fill in for Cordero in left field.
Apr 19 2021Cordero went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a walk in Monday's 11-4 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero notched his first RBI of the game in the bottom of the first on a single, and he would drive in another on an infield single in the fourth. The 26-year-old is hitting .270 with two extra-base hits, six RBI and four walks through 14 contests in 2021.
Apr 18 2021Cordero is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader versus the White Sox, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero started the past four games but will take a seat for the matinee after going 1-for-11 with seven strikeouts during that stretch. Alex Verdugo will shift to left field while Enrique Hernandez starts in center for Boston against southpaw Dallas Keuchel.
Apr 13 2021Cordero will sit Tuesday against the Twins, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero was expected to sit Monday against lefty J.A. Happ. With that game getting canceled and Happ starting Tuesday instead, it's no surprise to see Cordero still out of the lineup. Alex Verdugo will slide to left field in his absence.
Apr 12 2021Cordero is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Cordero will take a seat with the Twins bringing southpaw J.A. Happ to the hill for the series opener. Enrique Hernandez will fill in for Cordero in left field.
Apr 10 2021Cordero isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero has recorded hits in each of the last four contests, but he'll retreat to the bench with left-hander Bruce Zimmermann on the mound for Baltimore on Saturday. Marwin Gonzalez will take his place in left field, batting sixth.
Apr 7 2021Cordero isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rays, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero had recorded hits in each of the past two games but will get a breather Wednesday with lefty Ryan Yarbrough taking the mound for the Rays. J.D. Martinez will play left field while Christian Vazquez serves as the designated hitter against the Rays.
Apr 6 2021Cordero went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 11-2 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero was the catalyst for Boston's slumbering offense, which scored five runs over 27 innings in an opening-series sweep at the hands of the Orioles. He launched a wall-ball double to plate Christian Vazquez in the second inning, giving the Red Sox their first lead of the season. It was a good sign that the left-handed Cordero, generally regarded as a pull hitter, could take advantage of the short left field at Fenway Park.
Apr 4 2021Cordero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baltimore is bringing a southpaw (Bruce Zimmermann) to the hill for the second time this series, so the lefty-hitting Cordero will unsurprisingly take a seat. Alex Verdugo will shift over from center field to cover left in place of Cordero.
Apr 3 2021Cordero started in left field Saturday and went 0-for-4 in a 4-2 loss to Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero sat out Opening Day against a left-hander but was in the lineup against right-hander Matt Harvey on Saturday. He's expected to be in the lineup whenever Boston is facing a right-handed starter.
Mar 30 2021The Red Sox reinstated Cordero from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero was fully cleared to rejoin the Red Sox for workouts nearly three weeks ago, but Boston continued to stash him on the IL to maintain roster flexibility. Manager Alex Cora had previously expressed some doubt about Cordero's availability to Opening Day due to the time he missed in camp, but the outfielder was able to make the club feel confident about his health through his performance in Grapefruit League games. Boston could still elect to deploy Cordero in a part-time role in left field to begin the season, and he'll likely be out of the lineup whenever a lefty pitcher is on the mound for the opposition.
Mar 28 2021Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed Sunday that Cordero appears on track to be ready for Opening Day, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After testing positive for COVID-19 before reporting to camp, Cordero's availability for the start of the season looked to be in doubt, but the outfielder has seemingly erased most of the concerns about his health since joining the Red Sox for workouts. He's thus far appeared in four Grapefruit League games, going 4-for-10 with a triple and a walk. Cordero will start in left field and bat second Sunday against the Twins, and Cora noted that the 26-year-old will also be back in the lineup Monday for the Red Sox's spring finale against the Braves, according to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. If Cordero feels fine physically following the back-to-back starts, he could begin the season as Boston's top left fielder.
Mar 27 2021Cordero started in left field and went 1-for-3 with a triple in Friday's spring game against Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero, who had a delayed start to Grapefruit League play due to COVID-19, is making a late-camp push to be ready for the regular season. Friday's start was his fourth spring start and third in the last five days. Red Sox manager Alex Cora was pleased with Cordero's activity Friday, per Mark Feisand of MLB.com, and the team will see how the outfielder responds to this spate of playing time Saturday. "It seems like he'll be OK," Cora said. "You saw him running the bases today. He hit that ball to center field, moved around well in the outfield. It's just about now how he is going to feel tomorrow." Cordero has four hits in 10 spring at-bats and has walked once.
Mar 25 2021Cordero went 1-for-3 in Wednesday's spring game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero, who missed much of spring training due to COVID-19, has hit in all three games since debuting last week. He's 3-for-7 with one walk and no strikeouts. "Franchy in the short period of time, although it's still spring training, you can see a conscious effort of making contact, which will be great for him if he makes contact. He can do damage," Red Sox manager Alex Cora told Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. Making contact is something Cordero improved upon in 2020. The outfielder has a career 34.9 strikeout rate, though he whiffed at a 9.5 percent rate in a small sample of 42 plate appearances last year.
Mar 23 2021Cordero started in left field and went 1-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Monday's spring game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero, who made his spring debut as a designated hitter Saturday, played the field for the first time. Because he was delayed by COVID-19, there's a chance Cordero opens the season on the injured list. If that is the case, the Red Sox could keep both Michael Chavis and Christian Arroyo, who are having strong springs and vying for the team's final bench spot.
Mar 22 2021Cordero will start in left field and will bat third in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After arriving late to spring training while recovering from a positive COVID-19 test, Cordero didn't make his Grapefruit League debut until Saturday, when he went 1-for-2 with a base hit while serving as a designated hitter. The Red Sox's comfort with deploying Cordero in his normal spot in left field a couple days later would seem to hint at increased optimism about where he stands in his recovery from the virus, but the 26-year-old still isn't considered a lock for Opening Day. If Cordero does end up on the injured list to begin the season, he would likely only be sidelined for the minimum 10 days.
Mar 21 2021Cordero started at designated hitter and went 1-for-2 in Saturday's spring game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero made his spring debut Saturday and singled in first plate appearance. The outfielder has been delayed by COVID-19 and is in jeopardy of not being ready for the start of the regular season. The plan going forward, per Ian Browne of MLB.com, is to give him an off day Sunday before he makes his debut in left field Monday. Boston manager Alex Cora said the goal is for Cordero to be ready by Opening Day, and the coaches and training staff will be working toward that goal over the coming week.
Mar 20 2021Cordero is batting seventh and serving as the designated hitter during Saturday's spring game against Atlanta, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero will make his Grapefruit League debut Saturday after participating in "B" games and simulated games over the past week. The 26-year-old had a delayed start to spring training after testing positive for COVID-19 and has been brought along slowly as a result. Manager Alex Cora hasn't officially ruled Cordero out for Opening Day, but he said Saturday that the team will take a cautious approach to make sure that he's fully healthy to begin the regular season, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. While he'll have just under two weeks to appear in spring games, Cordero could require a short stint on the injured list to begin the year.
Mar 19 2021Cordero will make his Grapefruit League debut Saturday against the Braves at designated hitter, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old has been participating in "B" games and simulated games over the past week and will make his first official game appearance of the spring Saturday. Cordero was a late arrival to spring training after testing positive for COVID-19 and wasn't expected to be ready for the start of the season, but he still has nearly two weeks to get up to speed before Opening Day.
Mar 17 2021Manager Alex Cora said that Cordero could be ready to play in Grapefruit League games as soon as Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero is getting into game shape quicker than expected after he arrived late to spring training following a positive COVID-19 test, but Cora is still unwilling to commit to the outfielder being ready for Opening Day, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. If Cordero requires a brief stint on the injured list to begin the season or if the Red Sox limit his usage in the early going, Marwin Gonzalez and J.D. Martinez would be the primary candidates to pick up starts in left field in his stead.
Mar 15 2021Cordero will play in a B game against the Twins on Wednesday and a simulated game Thursday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero missed the start of camp while on the COVID-19 injured list. While he's nearly ready for some form of game action, time is getting tight for him to get ready for Opening Day. Cordero has been plagued by injuries in recent seasons, so the Red Sox will likely continue to bring him along cautiously.
Mar 13 2021Cordero (COVID-19 protocols) is unlikely to make the Red Sox's Opening Day roster, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero has resumed working out after missing several weeks with COVID-19, but manager Alex Cora reaffirmed Saturday that Cordero likely will not be ready for the start of the regular season, as the Red Sox don't want to rush him back from an extended absence.
Mar 10 2021Cordero (COVID-19 protocols) is slated to rejoin the Red Sox on Thursday for full baseball activities, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero has been in Florida for more than two weeks, but he had yet to take part in a full team workout while waiting to clear MLB's multi-step COVID-19 protocol. The outfielder appears to have cleared the final hurdle, but manager Alex Cora said earlier this week that the time Cordero has already missed in camp could work against him in his bid for an Opening Day roster spot. Expect the coaching and training staff to at least see how Cordero looks in initial full-squad workouts before deciding on his status for the start of the regular season.
Mar 9 2021Cordero (COVID-19 injured list) was present Tuesday at the Red Sox's spring camp, but he has yet to receive full clearance to participate in on-field workouts with the team, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to McCaffrey, Cordero is awaiting clearance for the final step of MLB's COVID-19 intake testing protocol, so he'll have to work out on his own for at least one more day before potentially joining the main group. Even though Opening Day is still three weeks away, manager Alex Cora was unwilling to say whether Cordero would be ready to play by that point due to the time he's already missed. If Cordero remains on the IL to begin the season, Marwin Gonzalez and Michael Chavis could be in line for more action in the corner outfield in the early going.
Mar 8 2021Red Sox manager Alex Cora expressed uncertainty Sunday regarding whether Cordero (COVID-19 protocols) will be available for Opening Day, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. "We'll see on [Cordero], because it seems like it's taking longer than expected," Cora said. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Cordero was initially believed to have been activated from the COVID-19 injured list last week, the Red Sox haven't yet added him back to the 40-man roster. According to Cotillo, Cordero still has yet to receive clearance for workouts, and the time he's already missed in his first camp with the Red Sox could make it difficult for him to get back to full speed before the start of the regular season. If Cordero isn't ready to go by April 1, the Red Sox could lean on utility man Marwin Gonzalez more heavily in the outfield early on during the season.
Mar 5 2021Cordero passed his physical and began participating in team workouts Friday after being removed from the COVID-19 list, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old arrived late to camp and subsequently landed on the COVID-19 injured list, but he cleared the league's protocols this week and is now working out with the team. Cordero may need some time to get built up before seeing game action, but he should have enough reps to be ready for Opening Day against the Orioles on April 1.
Mar 1 2021Cordero (COVID-19) flew to Fort Myers, Fla. on Monday and will go through intake protocols upon his arrival at Red Sox camp, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero's start to camp has been delayed due to his placement on the COVID-19 injured list. He's still expected to have to wait a few more days to join his new teammates but should be with them by the middle of the week. He should still have enough time to get up to speed by Opening Day.
Feb 25 2021Cordero is expected to be activated off the COVID-19 injured list by Monday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero hasn't been able to report to his new team yet, as he either tested positive for COVID-19 himself or was exposed to someone who did. Either way, he'll still have enough time to prepare for Opening Day as long as he shows up in camp soon.
Feb 22 2021Cordero was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Monday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The news lines up with reports from earlier in the day which indicated that Cordero would be late arriving to camp. It's unclear whether he's battling the virus himself or has merely exposed to someone else who tested positive. With his timeline unclear, it remains to be seen whether or not he'll have enough time to get ready to take the field for his new team on Opening Day.
Feb 10 2021The Red Sox agreed to acquire Cordero from the Royals in exchange for Andrew Benintendi on Wednesday via a three-team trade that also includes the Mets, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero was acquired by the Royals from the Padres after the 2019 campaign, and he's now been traded in the second straight offseason. The 26-year-old appeared in 16 games for Kansas City in 2020 and went 8-for-38 with two homers and three doubles over 42 plate appearances. He should have every opportunity to secure a starting spot in Boston's outfield during spring training. Khalil Lee is also set to go from the Royals to the Mets in the deal, while Josh Winckowski goes from the Mets to the Red Sox, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network.
Dec 1 2020Cordero agreed to a one-year, $800,000 contract with the Royals on Tuesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Also related to Cordero is the fact that the Royals signed Michael Taylor to a one-year deal earlier in the week, with the expectation that Taylor will compete for playing time in center field. Cordero could outplay Taylor or get time in a corner, but the there will be more competition for playing time. Last season Cordero hit .211 with two home runs and one steal in 42 plate appearances. He missed significant time with a wrist injury.
Sep 27 2020Cordero is not in the lineup Sunday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero started the first three games after returning from the injured list Wednesday and went 4-for-10 with two homers, but he now finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest. Edward Olivares starts in center field for the Royals in the season finale.
Sep 26 2020Cordero is not starting Saturday against Detroit, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero returned from hamate surgery Wednesday and started three straight games, going 4-for-10 with a pair of homers. He'll get a rest Saturday, with Edward Olivares serving as the center fielder.
Sep 25 2020Cordero (leg) will bat eighth and play center field Friday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero left Thursday's game with leg cramps, but the issue was evidently a minor one, as he's ready to go without missing a single start. The outfielder has hit .219/.265/.469 in 13 games so far this season.
Sep 24 2020Cordero left Thursday's game against the Tigers with leg cramps, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nick Heath replaced Cordero in center field. Cordero is expected to be good to go for Friday's tilt.
Sep 23 2020Cordero went 3-for-4 with two home runs and five total RBI in Wednesday's win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero launched a three-run shot in the sixth inning off reliever Seth Elledge and a solo shot off Kodi Whitley, but he also plated another run with an RBI single in the bottom of the second that scored Hunter Dozier. This was Cordero's first game after being activated from the 45-day injured list Wednesday and will attempt to end the season as strongly as he can, with the Royals playing their final four games of the season against the Tigers at home starting Thursday.
Aug 11 2020Cordero underwent surgery on his right hamate bone Tuesday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero was transferred to the 45-day injured list Monday with an initial diagnosis of a sprained wrist. Injuries will yet again prevent the toolsy outfielder from getting the chance to establish himself, as he appeared in just 11 games before suffering the injury. He technically still has time to return from the injured list in time to play in the last few games of the season, though it's not yet clear if that's a realistic possibility.
Aug 10 2020Cordero (wrist) was transferred to the 45-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday after tweaking his wrist during batting practice Wednesday, but the injury is evidently serious enough to keep him out for an extended period of time. The 24-year-old was struggling while serving as outfield depth to begin 2020, going 4-for-26 with two doubles and two RBI over 11 games.
Aug 9 2020Cordero was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday after being diagnosed with a sprained right wrist. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero hadn't started since tweaking his wrist in batting practice Wednesday, but he was able to make a pinch-hit at-bat Saturday in the Royals' 9-6 win over the Twins. The 25-year-old's wrist apparently didn't respond as well to the plate appearance as the Royals had hoped, so he'll now be shut down for at least a week while he looks to move past the injury. The Royals activated Hunter Dozier from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move.
Aug 8 2020Cordero isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero will miss a fourth consecutive contest after tweaking his wrist during Wednesday's batting practice. Whit Merrifield will take Cordero's place in right field with Brett Phillips starting in center field.
Aug 7 2020Cordero (wrist) is not in the lineup Friday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old tweaked his wrist during Wednesday's batting practice and is out of the lineup for the third straight contest. Nick Heath receives another start in center field, with Alex Gordon and Whit Merrifield starting in the corner outfield spots.
Aug 6 2020Cordero (wrist) is not starting Thursday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero tweaked his wrist during batting practice Wednesday and will miss a second straight game as a result. Nick Heath is starting in center field in his absence, with Alex Gordon in left and Whit Merrifield in right.
Aug 5 2020Cordero was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Cubs due to a wrist injury, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.comreports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old was set to start in center field Wednesday, but he was removed from the lineup after his wrist tightened up during batting practice. Manager Mike Matheny said they don't believe there's any structural damage, so Cordero should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status.
Aug 4 2020Cordero isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero has seen an uptick in playing time recently with Hunter Dozier (illness) sidelined, but he's gone just 3-for-17 with a double, two RBI and one stolen base over the last six games. With the 25-year-old on the bench, Jorge Soler will shift to right field with Ryan McBroom serving as the designated hitter, batting fifth.
Jul 25 2020Cordero isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Indians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Hunter Dozier (illness) remains sidelined, Cordero will play a bench role for the second consecutive game Saturday. Whit Merrifield will shift to right field with Bubba Starling starting in center field, batting ninth.
Jul 23 2020Cordero was added to Kansas City's 30-man roster Thursday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero was acquired by the Royals earlier in the month and, as expected, is set to break camp with his new team. With Hunter Dozier (illness) sidelined to start the season, the outfielder could carve out a role for himself early on.
Jul 22 2020Cordero will likely start the season on the 30-man roster, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero was in danger of losing his roster spot with the Padres, but he was traded to the Royals on Thursday and will likely take a spot on the 30-man roster with Hunter Dozier set to miss time after testing positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. Cordero could carve out some playing time due to his defensive versatility in the outfield. The 25-year-old appeared in nine games for the Padres in 2019, recording one extra-base hit with two runs, one RBI and one stolen base.
Jul 16 2020Cordero was traded to the Royals along with Ronald Bolanos (ribs) in return for Tim Hill on Thursday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero brings much-needed power potential to a Royals lineup that finished 28th in home runs with 162 long balls during 2019. The 25-year-old played in just nine major-league games last season while battling elbow and quadriceps injuries. The left-handed-hitting outfielder owns a .240/.306/.431 major-league slash line across three seasons and will likely get plenty of chances to improve on that line this season.
Jul 15 2020Cordero is in danger of being left off the Padres' 30-man roster, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The emergence of Edward Olivares -- who has turned heads both in spring training and in summer camp -- has suddenly put Cordero's spot on the roster in jeopardy. Aside from Olivares' superior performance in exhibition play, the fact that he is right-handed (and thus capable of forming a platoon with centerfielder Trent Grisham) may give him a leg up over Cordero in the battle to be the team's fourth outfielder.
Apr 24 2020The Padres are hoping that Cordero's injury troubles are behind him following successful stints in the Dominican Winter League and spring training, Bill Center of FriarWire reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For all of Cordero's natural skills, his development as a big leaguer has been stalled by a series of injuries that have limited him to a combined 71 games in the minors and majors over the past two seasons. However, the 25-year-old made a strong impression with Escogido of the Dominican Winter League, slashing .364/.462/.576 with a 1.037 OPS. His strong play continued this spring when Cordero hit .250/.350/.438 with a home run, a stolen base and three walks over 20 plate appearances in Cactus League action. Cordero is expected to make the Padres' Opening Day roster and could emerge as a sleeper if he is able to finally stay healthy.
Mar 23 2020Cordero "appears to be a lock" to win an Opening Day roster spot as the Padres' fourth outfielder whenever baseball resumes, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero's two shortcomings in the past have been health and plate discipline, but he made it through winter ball and spring training without injuries, and Acee cited Cordero's patience at the plate this spring. He hit .250/.350/.438 in 20 plate appearances in spring training.
Dec 4 2019Cordero (quadriceps) made his debut in the Dominican Winter League on Tuesday, going 2-for-5 with two runs scored while playing for Leones del Escogido, Bill Center of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The report confirms that Cordero is healthy again after his 2019 campaign came to an end Aug. 31, when he wasn't activated from the 60-day injured list while rehabbing at High-A Lake Elsinore. Multiple injuries have limited Cordero to just 270 total plate appearances in affiliated ball over the past two seasons, so a stint in the DWL will help him pick up some much-needed game action to make up for the time he lost. After he remained on the Padres' roster following Monday's non-tender deadline, Cordero should get the chance to compete for an outfield job with the big club in spring training.
Sep 6 2019Cordero's quadriceps injury hasn't healed like the Padres hoped, and he's unlikely to return this season, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cordero's tools made him a hyped sleeper during the 2018 draft season, but injuries have limited him to just 49 games over the last two seasons. An elbow injury followed by a quadriceps injury have kept him out since early April this season. The talent is still there, but he'll be a deep sleeper at best this winter.
Aug 31 2019Cordero (quadriceps) has just two hits while whiffing six times in 13 at-bats since restarting a minor-league rehab assignment.
Aug 24 2019Cordero (quadriceps) is serving as the designated hitter in an Arizona League game Friday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Aug 10 2019Manager Andy Green said Thursday that Cordero (quadriceps) could return from the 60-day injured list around mid-September in a best-case scenario, AJ Cassavell of
Jul 4 2019Cordero's quadriceps injury is considered serious, and the Padres don't expect him to return before the start of September, Dennis Lin of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 4 2019Cordero's quadriceps injury is considered serious, and the Padres don't expect him to return before the start of September, source reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 17 2019Cordero was moved to the 60-day injured list<\/a> Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 17 2019Cordero (leg) underwent an MRI on Monday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 13 2019Cordero exited Wednesday's rehab game with Triple-A El Paso due to a left quadriceps injury, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 13 2019Cordero (elbow) left a rehab game Wednesday with Triple-A El Paso with a left leg injury, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 11 2019Cordero (elbow) went 1-for-4 in Monday's game with Triple-A El Paso and is now batting .214\/.298\/.452 with 18 strikeouts through 10 rehab games (42 at-bats).Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 4 2019Cordero (elbow) went 2-for-5 with a double and a home run in his rehab appearance for Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday, Bill Center of Padres.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 29 2019Cordero (elbow) will begin<\/a> a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 24 2019Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune told Jon Schaeffer of XTRA 1360<\/a> on Wednesday that the Padres are hoping to get Cordero (elbow) back \"very soon.\"Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 4 2018Padres manager Andy Green said that Cordero is leaning toward undergoing surgery to address a bone chip in his right elbow, Bill Center of MLB.com reports. "The expectation right now is that he's going to opt for surgery and go ahead and get that taken care of and move forward that way," Green said. "His return is unlikely this year, but hopefully he'd be ready to play winter ball and be back with us next spring and ready to go."Even if Cordero opts against surgery and treats the injury through alternative methods, there's a good chance the Padres would shut him down well into the second half, as the club has little incentive to rush the 23-year-old back into action amid a non-contending season. Getting surgery in the coming weeks would allow Cordero to enter the 2019 campaign at full strength, though it would officially end what had been a promising rookie year for the outfielder, who supplied 13 extra-base hits and stole five bases in 40 games before hitting the disabled list in late May. If healthy next spring, the toolsy Cordero is a strong candidate to break camp with a full-time role and will have plenty of appeal as a post-hype sleeper.
Jun 21 2018Cordero (elbow) was shifted to the 60-day disabled list Thursday.Cordero won't be eligible to return until at least July 27 as a result of the move, which also frees up a roster spot for the return of Colin Rea (lat). He's currently contemplating surgery for a bone spur in his right elbow that would potentially sideline him for the remainder of the season.
Jun 20 2018Cordero is heading to the Padres' Peoria Sports Complex Wednesday to determine whether or not he'll need surgery for a bone spur in his right elbow.Cordero was shut down in the middle of a rehab at-bat after feeling something in his elbow Sunday. An MRI revealed that what he felt was a bone spur. If he does indeed need surgery, he could miss an extended period of time, potentially the entire season, though it's possible he'll be able to rest the elbow and play again sooner. More should be known after further evaluation Wednesday.
Jun 19 2018Cordero saw Dr. Neal ElAttrach on Tuesday after feeling something in his elbow while taking a swing Sunday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic San Diego reports.The 23-year-old was pulled from a rehab game mid at-bat after feeling discomfort and he has since been shut down from all activity. If it's found that Cordero is dealing with some sort of ligament injury, the issue would likely cost him an extended period of time, perhaps the rest of the season. Hopefully the setback will prove minor, but either way, there is now a bigger window for Travis Jankowski to continue seeing regular starts against right-handed pitching.
Jun 19 2018Cordero (forearm) was not in the lineup for Triple-A El Paso on Monday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.According to Sanders, Cordero winced after a swing Sunday and was pulled mid at-bat. Cordero has not been pulled off his assignment, but it's uncertain when he may be able to return to action with the affiliate. He had gone hitless with seven strikeouts in 10 at-bats to begin his rehab stint.
Jun 18 2018Cordero (forearm) went 0-for-4 in a rehab start with Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.Cordero has gone 0-for-10 over three games on his current rehab assignment, but he has also drawn three walks and scored twice over that span. The Padres haven't stated how many rehab games they plan on giving their raw outfielder, but a strong game or two will likely accelerate his timetable. San Diego's outfield has become crowded in Cordero's wake, so there is no guarantee that a regular role will be awaiting him upon activation. That said, the 23-year-old has shown tremendous power and above-average speed during his brief time in the majors, so fantasy owners may to want prepare for a scenario where he ends up on the strong side of a platoon somewhere in the outfield once he is ready to return.
Jun 13 2018Cordero (forearm) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso.Cordero was cleared for live action after getting through his latest round of batting practice with no issues. The Padres haven't determined how many appearances the youngster will need to make before returning from the disabled list. It's also unclear what role Cordero will play upon reinstatement given his poor defense and struggles against same-handed pitching (.205/.222/.364 against southpaws).
Jun 12 2018Cordero (forearm) resumed swinging a bat over the weekend, Bill Center of MLB.com reports.Cordero attempted to play through a forearm strain, but the Padres sent him to the disabled list in late May when they noticed the issue affecting his swing. While it's nice to see he's starting back up with baseball activities, Cordero appears to still be a little ways off, as he will need to progress to on-field batting practice and eventually complete a minor-league rehab assignment. He struggled on defense before going down with the injury and it's not entirely clear where Cordero will fit into the Padres' crowded outfield mix upon his return.
Jun 12 2018Cordero (forearm) could begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso as soon as Wednesday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic San Diego reports.The 23-year-old resumed swinging last Friday and quickly progressed to batting practice, putting him on the verge of a return to live action. Cordero may only need a handful of games to prepare for a return to the majors, although it's uncertain how much he will play upon reinstatement. He was showing improved patience and hitting the ball hard before going down (48.2 percent hard contact rate), but his reads on defense have been poor and he's mostly struggled against left-handed pitching. A strong-side platoon role seems like a best-case scenario.
May 28 2018Cordero was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday with a right forearm strain.This move was fully anticipated. Hunter Renfroe was reinstated from the disabled list as a corresponding move, and is starting in left field and hitting cleanup Monday against lefty Caleb Smith and the Marlins. Cordero hit .237/.307/.439 with seven home runs and five steals in 139 at-bats prior to the injury. By the time he returns, the outfield situation should be pretty crowded, as Wil Myers (oblique) will likely be back by then too.
May 27 2018Cordero will be placed on the 10-day disabled list Sunday with forearm soreness, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.Cordero has been struggling with forearm soreness since the beginning of San Diego's most recent road trip, and he'll be moved to the disabled list after the Padres noticed the injury was negatively impacting his swing. He's batting .140 with one home run and four RBI over his last 14 games. A corresponding move will likely be made in the near future.
May 27 2018Cordero is not in the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers.Cordero hit .345 through the first 10 days of May but has hit just .140 since that point, as his season average currently sits at a disappointing .237 mark. He'll get the day off with Jose Pirela taking over in left field and Cory Spangenberg set to man the keystone.
May 22 2018Cordero went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday against the Nationals.Cordero returned to the lineup for the first time since Saturday after battling an undisclosed injury and wasted no time in making an impact, blasting a home run in his second plate appearance. It was his seventh of the season, but first since April 28. After getting off to a hot start at the plate, Cordero has cooled off considerably in 60 May at-bats as he was hitting just ,250/.338/.333 prior to Tuesday's long ball.
May 22 2018Cordero has returned from his undisclosed injury and is in the lineup Tuesday against the Nationals.Cordero had missed the last two starts with an unknown minor injury (though he did come off the bench Sunday). He'll bat cleanup and play left field Tuesday. His strikeout rate is still worryingly high at 34 percent, but he's nevertheless been able to demonstrate his fantasy relevance, launching six homers and stealing five bases with a respectable .252 batting average in 35 games.
May 21 2018Cordero is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.Cordero will stick on the bench for a second straight game as the Padres go with Matt Szczur, Manny Margot and Franmil Reyes in their outfield (from left to right). While the 23-year-old hasn't gone deep in 18 games this month, he's still hitting .250 with a solid .338 on-base percentage over those games, so he should continue to see his fair share of opportunities.
May 21 2018Cordero sat out for the second straight game with an undisclosed injury, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.Manager Andy Green stated that although Cordero is dealing with an injury, he expects Cordero to play in the next two games of the series. Despite being held out of Monday's lineup against the Nationals, Cordero was available off the bench and should be inserted into the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup.
May 20 2018Cordero is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.Manager Andy Green will go with an outfield consisting of Travis Jankowski, Manny Margot and Franmil Reyes (from left to right) against right-hander Trevor Williams. Cordero has cooled some, but he's taking his walks (9.2 percent) and has been 15 percent better than league average at the dish so far this season. His defense has been disappointing as he's been getting bad reads off the bat, but it still seems like Cordero will have a prominent spot in this lineup most days.
May 7 2018Cordero singled three times in four at-bats and drove home a run in the Padres' 3-0 win over the Dodgers on Sunday.Cordero's impressive speed and power have made him an interesting fantasy commodity since he was activated from the 10-day disabled list April 11, but his poor contact rate created some doubt regarding how long he might stick around with the Padres. Though he has still struck out in 33.7 percent of his plate appearances this season, Cordero has at least demonstrated improvement in that area recently while continuing to put his extensive toolset on full display. Over the past nine games, Cordero has posted a 7:10 BB:K while hitting .355/.474/.581 with three extra-base hits and a stolen base. Wil Myers' (oblique) eventual return from the 10-day disabled list will make the outfield a little more crowded, but Cordero has probably done enough to maintain a full-time role in left field, which would result in Jose Pirela manning second base more frequently.
Apr 29 2018Cordero went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 12-2 win over the Mets.The fourth-inning blast off Jason Vargas was estimated at 453 feet, and three of Cordero's six homers on the season have traveled over 450 feet -- the most of any hitter in the majors. The 23-year-old's .237 batting average and 34.9 percent strikeout rate through 15 games go hand in hand, but he should continue to provide big power numbers when he does occasionally make contact.
Apr 28 2018Cordero went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Mets.It was Cordero's fifth homer in just 58 plate appearances, and his 97 mph average exit velocity is a testament to the tremendous power he possesses. After the game manager Andy Green stated that "[Cordero]'s going to play," adding that "we'll find a way to get him out there again tomorrow," according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. This is positive news for the youngster's owners considering how crowded the Padres' outfield has become with the returns of Wil Myers and Manuel Margot. Green was reluctant to anoint Cordero an everyday player, but he suggested moving Jose Pirela to second base on occasion in an effort to keep his hot outfielder's bat in the lineup.
Apr 23 2018Cordero is recording elite numbers in a variety of Statcast categories, the Padres' official site reports.The 23-year-old has a long list of accomplishments so far this season. His 489-foot home run Friday was the longest homer of the season so far. He's hit three balls harder than 115 mph this season, which ties him for second place with Aaron Judge and Joey Gallo, trailing only Giancarlo Stanton. He combines that elite power with equally elite speed, with a sprint speed of 29.4 feet per second that ranks ninth in the league. Despite those promising stats, there's still plenty of risk in Cordero's profile, as he holds a 41 percent strikeout rate through 40 career big-league games and gets on base at just a .277 clip. Still, that combination of power and speed should make Cordero a productive player even with major holes in his game.
Apr 23 2018Cordero is starting in center field and batting leadoff Monday against the Rockies.Manuel Margot is getting a maintenance day after going 0-for-8 with four strikeouts in his first two games back from the disabled list, so Cordero will take his spot in center field and atop the order for Monday's series opener. The 23-year-old has flashed some impressive speed and power since joining the big club earlier in the year, knocking three homers and swiping two bases across 10 games while posting elite Statcast numbers. He's certainly a candidate to lose at-bats with both Wil Myers and Manny Margot healthy again, but if Cordero continues to flash his potential, manager Andy Green will have no choice but to keep giving him opportunities.
Apr 22 2018Cordero is out of the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks.With Manuel Margot off the disabled list and the left-handed Patrick Corbin headed to the hill for Arizona, Cordero will get the day off. Cordero may be at risk of seeing less time in the Padres' lineup, as both Margot and Wil Myers returned form stints on the DL over the last few days.
Apr 21 2018Cordero went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI on Saturday against the Diamondbacks.Cordero was the lone source of offense for the Padres Saturday, driving in two runs with a double in the first inning off right-handed pitcher Zack Godley. He has had trouble making contact -- his strikeout rate is at 32.5 percent -- but has shown plenty of pop when he does manage to put bat on ball, posting a .514 slugging percentage in 40 plate appearances. He will likely lose at-bats with Wil Myers returning from the disabled list so don't expect consistent at-bats for him moving forward without another injury in the Padres' outfield.
Apr 21 2018Cordero went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-1 victory over the Diamondbacks.Cordero was moved down to fifth in the order after spending time in the one through three spots while several starters were dinged up or on the disabled list. The 23-year-old has provided three homers and two steals in a brief nine-game window since returning from his own DL stint April 11. The knock on his performance so far has been his poor plate discipline (13:1 K:BB ratio in 36 plate appearances), which has resulted in a .206 batting average and .229 on-base percentage. Manuel Margot (ribs) could be activated from the disabled list as early as Sunday, which could bump Cordero into a fourth outfielder role unless manager Andy Green comes up with a creative way to keep all four of his outfielders in semi-regular roles (i.e. moving Jose Pirela to second base on occasion). The club could also send the toolsy outfielder to the minors to work on improving his ability to make more contact. Cordero's owners will have to wait and see how this situation plays out.
Apr 16 2018Cordero batted third and went 2-for-5 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's victory over the Giants.The 23-year-old manned the three-hole for the first time this year with a slew of San Diego regulars missing the game due to injury. Cordero already flashed his power potential with two homers through his first three starts off the disabled list, and he gave owners a glimpse of his speed tool in this one. The outfielder is brimming with potential, but it is still unclear if he will maintain an everyday role when both Manuel Margot (ribs) and Wil Myers (arm) return from their expected short stays on the disabled list.
Apr 14 2018Cordero went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-1 win over the Giants.Franchy connected on his second homer in three games since coming off the disabled list, although those have been his only hits in 12 at-bats. Cordero's power and speed can be fantasy assets if he makes enough contact to get to them, but despite his upside the jury is still out on his ultimate value -- or even whether he'll have a regular spot in the lineup once Manuel Margot (ribs) and Wil Myers (arm) are healthy.
Apr 12 2018Cordero went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Rockies.Cordero was called up to replace Manuel Margot (ribs) in center field and atop the Padres' lineup. The promising outfielder delivered in a big way, smashing his first homer of the season off of Antonio Senzatela. The 23-year-old had a hot spring and narrowly lost the starting left field job to Jose Pirela in large part to the groin injury that sidelined him until his triumphant return on Wednesday. It is unclear how manager Andy Green will handle Cordero's playing time when San Diego's outfield is at full strength, but he should see regular starts in the interim until both Margot and Wil Myers (back) return.
Apr 11 2018Cordero (groin) was activated from the DL and will start in center field and lead off Wednesday against the Rockies, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.He needed just four games at Triple-A El Paso to prove his health -- Cordero went 7-for-17 with a home run and two stolen bases. The 23-year-old will step into center field and the leadoff spot right away and that's likely where Cordero will remain with Manny Margot (bruised ribs) landing on the 10-day DL. Cordero generated quite a bit of buzz with his performance in the Dominican Winter League and in spring training, and the Statcast data from his limited sample in the big leagues last year provides hope that Cordero can be a useful source of power and speed with regular playing time against right-handed pitching.
Apr 10 2018Cordero (groin) is 6-for-14 with a double, a home run and a stolen base through three rehab games with Triple-A El Paso.Manager Andy Green recently suggested that Cordero will take on a platoon role with the big-leage team in the near future. "We're a righty-dominant outfield and to have a left-handed bat you could throw in there against right-handed pitching, it'd be very helpful right now," Green told AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. "He's a guy we thought was going to be a big part of this when spring started. He showed that through spring training. If he shows he's healthy, shows he's flying around the field, he's somebody I'd expect to see." Cordero swings and misses a lot, but he does damage when he makes contact and runs well, so there is some category juice to dream on here.
Apr 6 2018Cordero (groin) will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A on Friday, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Cordero suffered a strained groin in mid-March and was not ready to go by the start of the season. He'll play a few games with Triple-A El Paso and could be back in San Diego soon. When he arrives, he'll likely be a bench outfielder, though he has a promising future, having hit .326 with 17 homers and 15 steals in 93 games for El Paso last season.
Mar 28 2018Cordero (groin) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday.As expected, Cordero will open the season on the disabled list while he works his way back from a groin injury. The move is retroactive to March 26. Manager Andy Green recently said that Cordero could see game action at extended spring training in early April, which would be the last hurdle for the youngster to clear before being activated. It's unclear if Cordero will join the big club right away or open his season at Triple-A El Paso, but he should be up with the Padres at some point in 2018. With Cordero sidelined, Matt Szczur will break camp as the team's fifth outfielder.
Mar 26 2018Padres manager Andy Green said Sunday that Cordero (groin) will open the season on the 10-day disabled list but could see game action at extended spring training in "seven or eight days," AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.With a .343/.465/.714 slash line through his first 16 Cactus League games, Cordero looked well on his way to cracking the Padres' Opening Day roster for the first time in his young career, but those hopes were dashed after he experienced groin tightness in mid-March. While the injury has kept Cordero sidelined for more than a week, it sounds like he's at least made some progress and will gradually increase his activity in the coming days. Once Cordero gets a few games under his belt in Arizona and the Padres are comfortable with his health, he'll likely be activated from the DL, though it's unclear if he would immediately join the big club or open his campaign at Triple-A El Paso. Cordero's injury will pave the way for either Matt Szczur or Travis Jankowski to make the Opening Day roster as a fifth outfielder.
Mar 24 2018Manager Andy Green said Cordero's groin injury will keep him from breaking camp with the Padres, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.Cordero has been sidelined since March 15 with a groin injury, and it appears there simply isn't enough time left in camp for the 23-year-old to get back up to speed in time to resume his push for an Opening Day roster spot. With Cordero out of the mix, Hunter Renfroe, Travis Jankowski and Matt Szczur will battle it out for the remaining outfield spot. That said, Cordero has more upside than any of the aforementioned outfielders, so he could supplant whoever settles into the starting left field gig once healthy.
Mar 17 2018The Padres are hopeful that Cordero (groin) can return to the lineup early next week, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.While the team hopes to have Cordero in the lineup Tuesday, Cassavell speculates that Wednesday or Thursday would be more likely. The toolsy outfielder is hitting .343 with two home runs in 35 spring at-bats, but also has 13 strikeouts over that span. He is still competing with Jose Pirela and Hunter Renfroe for the starting outfield spot next to Manuel Margot and Wil Myers.
Feb 28 2018Cordero's chances of breaking camp with the Padres lessened following the team's acquisition of Eric Hosmer, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.The chances of him making the team are lower, but manager Andy Green insists that Cordero still could stick as a reserve outfielder. "He could play out in left," Green said. "He could play in center when we give Manny (Margot) a day down. If Hunter (Renfroe) was the other outfielder and makes the club, then he could be kind of a platoon bat in that situation too. So he'd get some opportunities to get on the field and play." Cordero produced a .927 OPS with 21 doubles, 18 triples and 17 homers at Triple-A El Paso last season, but some think he could still use some seasoning in the minors since he still doesn't have a full Triple-A season under his belt. There are a lot of options for him, but the 23-year-old's fantasy outlook certainly takes a bit of a hit now that the Padres' outfield situation is more crowded.
Jul 20 2017With Manuel Margot expected to go on the paternity list Thursday, Cordero will serve as the Padres' starting center fielder for the first three games of the team's four-game set against the Giants, Dennis Lin of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.Cordero went 0-for-2 Wednesday while giving Jose Pirela the day off in left, but he will take over in center until Margot returns from the paternity list Sunday. A .225/.274/.404 triple slash in 28 games this season limits the 22-year-old's value as a short-term pick up in yearly fantasy leagues, but he could have use as a punt play in daily formats while he starts.
Jul 19 2017Cordero was recalled by the Padres and will start in left field for Wednesday's tilt with the Rockies, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.Cordero hasn't fared well in 27 games with the Padres this season, hitting just .230 with 42 strikeouts in 87 at-bats, but appears to be getting another shot after continuing to shine with Triple-A El Paso. The 22-year-old is slashing .315/.361/.562 with nine home runs there this season, prompting the organization to offer him a the opportunity to stand out in a crowded San Diego outfield. Nonetheless, Cordero will need to impress if he wants to earn regular playing time.
Jun 30 2017Cordero was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Friday, Dennis Lin of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.The young prospect has received plenty of playing time since receiving a call-up towards the end of May, indicating the organization sees promise in the 22-year-old. Nonetheless, Cordero has struggled mightily at the plate recently, going just 1-for-31 over the past 12 contests. He'll try to right the ship back in El Paso, where he posted an impressive slash line of .289/.349/.520 to begin the 2017 season. Chase d'Arnaud was reinstated from the paternity list in a corresponding move.
Jun 28 2017With Manuel Margot (calf) returning from the disabled list Tuesday, Cordero was used off the bench in a loss to the Braves.The 22-year-old's 10-game slump (3-for-34) coincided with Margot's return, so the decision to remove Cordero from the starting lineup was an easy one. Despite his recent slump, the rookie showed some promise at the plate during his run, notching eight extra-base hits in 94 plate appearances.
Jun 25 2017Cordero is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.Cordero will get the day off as the Padres close out their weekend series against Jordan Zimmermann and the Tigers. Matt Szczur will take over in center field.
Jun 19 2017Cordero is out of the lineup Monday against the Cubs.Cordero will see his streak of eight straight starts come to an end after a rough weekend series in Milwaukee, during which he recorded one hit in 12 at-bats. With a .472 BABIP on the season, there's likely still more batting-average regression to come for Cordero, but it's unlikely to jeopardize his standing as the primary center field option until Manuel Margot (calf) returns from the disabled list. Matt Szczur will spell Cordero in Monday's series opener.
Jun 13 2017Cordero went 3-for-5 with two homers, three runs and two RBI during Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Reds.With his outburst Tuesday, Cordero has now compiled five hits - including three home runs - over his past two contests. The 22-year-old has taken full advantage of consistent playing time since being promoted on May 27, as he's now slashing .327/.375/.635 over his first 52 at-bats. He's putting himself on the map as an intriguing asset in keeper league formats with his recent production.
Jun 12 2017Cordero went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Monday's win over the Reds.It was the first long ball of Cordero's young career. He's fared well since getting the call in late May, and he's been batting second in recent days, but the 22-year-old is striking out at an alarming clip. With two more strikeouts Monday, Cordero now has 20 in 15 games with the major-league team (compared to four walks).
Jun 9 2017Cordero is not in the lineup Friday against the Royals.Although he picked up hits in each of his past three starts, Cordero will head to the bench with southpaw Eric Skoglund taking the hill for Kansas City. Allen Cordoba will man center field in his stead.
Jun 8 2017Cordero went 2-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and a run during Wednesday's loss to Arizona.After a hot start with Triple-A El Paso (.289/.349/.520 slash line through 42 games), Cordero has made a smooth transition to the majors with a .875 OPS and .372 wOBA through his first 10 games. The rookie projects to continue seeing regular playing time for the duration of Manuel Margot (calf) stay on the disabled list, so Cordero boasts fleeting fantasy upside. There is also potential for Cordero to hit his way into a full-time gig considering San Diego's lackluster alternative options in the outfield. A speculative add could pay off in deep settings.
Jun 6 2017Cordero is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.Cordero's hot bat has kept him in the lineup while Manuel Margot (calf) has been sidelined, but he'll get a night off for a breather Tuesday. Matt Szczur will pick up a start in center field in his stead.
Jun 3 2017Cordero went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a run and the first stolen base of his career in Friday's 8-5 win over the Rockies.The rookie hit his way onto the major-league roster after slashing .289/.349/.520 in 190 plate appearances with Triple-A El Paso. Cordero carried that success into his current stint with the Padres, batting .350 in five starts while carving out an everyday role in the outfield. He could lose playing time when Manuel Margot (calf) returns from the disabled list, but his current success at the plate combined with his potential as a light power/speed asset warrants consideration in most fantasy formats.
May 28 2017Cordero will make his first MLB start Sunday against the Nationals.It was reported Saturday that Cordero would see the majority of reps in center field with Manuel Margot (calf) on the disabled list, and manager Andy Green will stay true to his word by giving the 22-year-old the starting nod Sunday. Cordero, who is batting sixth in the order, has an .869 OPS over 173 at-bats in the Pacific Coast League.
May 27 2017Cordero was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.With Manuel Margot heading to the disabled list, the Padres needed to fill a roster spot. Cordero, 22, has slashed .289/.349/.520 with seven home runs at Triple-A this season. Matt Szczur figures to see the bulk of the playing time in center while Margot is on the shelf, but Cordero will add depth off the bench,
May 27 2017Cordero is expected to see the bulk of playing time in center field with Manuel Margot on the disabled list, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.Although it was originally thought that Cordero would play a reserve outfield role during the absence of Margot, it now appears manager Andy Green is set to hand the 22-year-old the reins in center field over Matt Szczur. Cordero has slashed .289/.349/.520 with seven homers at Triple-A this season.