Red Sox Make Surprising Roster Move to Create Room for Garrett Cooper

Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty ImagesA flurry of roster moves are ongoing with the Red Sox this week, spurred by injuries, a rehab assignment, and the general evolution of the roster.

We can start with what’s already happened: Over the weekend, the Red Sox acquired first baseman Garrett Cooper from the Cubs for cash.

The Chicago Cubs have traded Garrett Cooper to the Boston Red Sox per sources.

— Craig Mish (@CraigMish) April 27, 2024 Since Cooper had recently been designated for assignment and the Red Sox have a huge need at first base with Triston Casas out, it was an easy move to make. The one stipulation however was that the Cubs wanted the Red Sox to wait until after they left town before…