The Yankees optioned Cordero to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.
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.
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Yankees' Franchy Cordero: Recalled from Triple-A
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Cordero was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre by the Yankees on Monday.
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.
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Yankees' Franchy Cordero: Optioned to Triple-A
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Cordero was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre by the Yankees on Friday.
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.
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Yankees' Franchy Cordero: Sitting again Thursday
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Cordero is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Rangers.
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.
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Yankees' Franchy Cordero: Sitting versus right-hander
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Cordero is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Twins, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
Cordero will get a breather as the Yankees face right-hander Kenta Maeda on the mound. Left-handed batter Willie Calhoun will draw the start in right field and bat sixth as New York looks to avoid the sweep against Minnesota.
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Yankees' Franchy Cordero: Out against right-hander
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Cordero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
He'll be on the bench for the third time in four games, but unlike his prior two absences, the Yankees are opposing a right-handed starting pitcher (Kevin Gausman) on Sunday. The lefty-hitting Cordero's hold on a strong-side platoon role looks as though it may be loosening while he's fallen into a 1-for-18 rut at the dish over his last seven games.
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Yankees' Franchy Cordero: Should play frequently vs. RHPs
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Cordero will start in right field and bat ninth Wednesday versus the Angels, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.
Cordero was on the bench for both of the Yankees' past two games, but so long as at least two of Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring), Harrison Bader (oblique) and Josh Donaldson (hamstring) are on the injured list, the 28-year-old should have a fairly clear path to playing regularly versus right-handed pitching. Through 39 plate appearances this season, Cordero owns a robust .824 OPS, but a 30.8 percent strikeout rate has kept his batting average down at .216.
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Yankees' Franchy Cordero: Shows no signs of slowing down
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Cordero went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-3 victory over Cleveland.
Cordero got his fourth straight start and took advantage of the opportunity again, slugging a game-tying solo homer in the seventh inning. The long ball was his fourth in his past five contests and ensured that he has reached base in all seven games in which he has played in 2023. Cordero leads New York with 11 RBI and is tied with Aaron Judge for the team lead in homers despite logging just 27 plate appearances.
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Yankees' Franchy Cordero: Swats three-run homer in rout
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Cordero went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Tuesday's win over Cleveland.
Cordero took Hunter Gaddis deep to give the Yankees a 6-2 lead over the Guardians. The outfielder has already socked three homers on the year and he's up to 10 RBI over six appearances and 21 at-bats. Cordero's strong start to 2023 gives him the opportunity to earn regular playing time with the Yankees as the season progresses, especially against right-handed pitchers.
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Yankees' Franchy Cordero: Swinging hot bat
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Cordero went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 5-3 win over the Orioles on Sunday.
Cordero has played in just four games for New York this season, but he's made a big impact on offense. His two-run homer Sunday amounted to the winning margin and marked his second straight game with a long ball. Cordero has gotten at least one hit in each of the contests in which he has appeared and is tied for the team lead with seven RBI despite logging just 15 plate appearances.
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Yankees' Franchy Cordero: Launches first homer of year
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Cordero went 1-for-1 with a walk and a three-run home run in Friday's 7-6 loss to the Orioles.
Getting the start in right field and batting eighth, Cordero got lifted for a pinch hitter against southpaw reliever Danny Coulombe in the sixth inning but did plenty of damage before he exited. Cordero's fourth-inning blast off Dean Kremer got the Yankees on the board and gave the 28-year-old outfielder his first homer of the season. He'll remain in a strict platoon role, but Cordero is looking good in pinstripes so far, batting .300 (3-for-10) with five RBI in three games.
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Yankees' Franchy Cordero: Drives in two runs in debut
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Cordero went 1-for-5 with a double, a run and two RBI in Monday's 8-1 win against the Phillies.
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.
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Yankees' Franchy Cordero: Joins Yankees on split deal
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The 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.
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.
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Franchy Cordero: Cut loose by Orioles
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Cordero was released by the Orioles on Monday, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.
Cordero crushed the ball this spring but still wasn't able to convince the O's he was worth carrying on their Opening Day roster. Instead, he'll get to look around for a gig elsewhere.
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Orioles' Franchy Cordero: Pushing for roster spot
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Cordero is batting .478 (11-for-23) with five extra-base hits, seven RBI and six runs scored over nine Grapefruit League games.
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.
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Orioles' Franchy Cordero: Inks deal with Baltimore
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Cordero agreed to a split contract with the Orioles on Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
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.
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Franchy Cordero: Non-tendered by Boston
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The Red Sox declined to tender Cordero (ankle) a contract for 2023, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
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.
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Red Sox's Franchy Cordero: Lands on 60-day IL
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Cordero (ankle) was placed on the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
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.
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Red Sox's Franchy Cordero: Likely out for season
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Cordero (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.
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.
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Red Sox's Franchy Cordero: Exits with ankle sprain
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Cordero suffered a right ankle sprain Monday against the Rays, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
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.
