Colton Cowser Takes Live Batting Practice On Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (hand) was seen taking live batting practice at spring training camp on Tuesday. Cowser had surgery to fix a left-hand fracture in October of last year but he seems fully healthy now and should be 100 percent for Opening Day at the end of March. The 24-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder should pretty much be an everyday outfielder for the O's in 2025 given his great glove and ability to play all three outfield positions. Fantasy managers should consider him a top-50 outfielder after he finished second in American League Rookie of the Year voting in 2024 by slashing .242/.321/.447 with a .768 OPS, 24 home runs, 69 RBI, nine steals and 77 runs scored in 153 games. Cowser struck out at a 30.7% rate last year, but he made up for it thanks to a 90th percentile barrel rate and 77th percentile hard-hit rate.
Colton Cowser Will Not Face Limitations Due To Hand Surgery
According to Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com, Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (hand) is fully healthy following his offseason hand surgery. When asked about his status, Cowser said he is physically ready for spring training and will not miss any time. Over the offseason, the young outfielder underwent surgery on his fractured left hand. However, fantasy managers should not expect the former top prospect to face any limitations during spring training. Last season, the 24-year-old enjoyed a breakout campaign as he launched 24 home runs with a .242/.321/.447 slash line. He swiped nine bags and added 77 runs and 69 RBI. Under the hood, Cowser generated a strong 13.6 percent barrel rate and a 46.1 percent hard-hit rate. Cowser remains a solid pick for power and counting stats batting in a potent Baltimore lineup.
Colton Cowser Has Surgery, Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training
The Baltimore Orioles announced on Tuesday that rookie outfielder Colton Cowser (hand) had successful surgery on his fractured hand, and he's expected to be ready to go for spring training next February. Cowser fractured his left hand in the team's Game 2 loss of the American League Wild-Card Series to get eliminated from the postseason by the Kansas City Royals. It was a tough way to end what was really a great season for the 24-year-old in his first full season in the big leagues in 2024. The good news is that Cowser will have plenty of time to heal up in order to be ready for the start of spring training and the 2025 regular season. In his 153 games played for Baltimore during the regular season, Cowser slashed .242/.321/.447 with a .768 OPS, 24 home runs, 69 RBI and nine stolen bases. He'll be a regular starter in the outfield for the O's to begin the 2025 campaign.
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (hand) was hit by a pitch in the left hand during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Royals, eliminating the Orioles from the playoffs. It was a double whammy for the 24-year-old, as it resulted in a fractured hand and also went down as a strike instead of a hit-by-pitch because he was in the act of swinging, which wound up as a strikeout. With the O's out of the playoffs, the left-handed hitter will be fully recovered by spring training. He finished the regular season with a strong rookie year, putting together a .242-24-69-77-9 line in 561 PA.
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser is not in Sunday's lineup as the Orioles look to clinch a series victory against the Colorado Rockies. Cowser started each of the past 23 games and will take a routine maintenance day. As a result, Austin Slater will cover left field, Anthony Santander right field, and Cedric Mullins II will slot in center this afternoon. Fantasy managers should expect Cowser to return to the starting nine on Monday as the Orioles play host to the Chicago White Sox. Across his past eight games, Cowser has held a modest .226/.294/.484 line with two home runs. The entire Baltimore offense is worth stacking in DFS today as they face Colorado southpaw Ty Blach, who carries a hefty 6.36 ERA.
Colton Cowser Leads Off Game With 18th Homer Of Season
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser continued his push for AL Rookie of the Year by hitting a leadoff homer in the Orioles' 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Cowser's leadoff shot came off of Zack Littell. It was the lefty's only hit of the day but set the pace for a strong showing from Baltimore, who continues to dominate the Rays in 2024 as they are now 7-1 against Tampa. Cowser is aiming to be Baltimore's second straight Rookie of the Year winner and was voted by MLB.com writers as the current leader of the award in their most recent poll. His .340 wOBA ranks second among AL rookies with at least 300 PA behind only Boston's Wilyer Abreu. He'll look to continue his hot second half on Saturday against the Rays, who have yet to name a scheduled starter.
Baltimore Orioles rookie outfielder Colton Cowser continued his hot hitting versus the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. Leading off, Cowser went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer and four RBI. Cowser has really turned it on in the second half and began hitting first against right-handed pitching. With outfielder Austin Hays dealt to the Philadelphia Phillies before the trade deadline, Cowser officially was handed the left field job and is making the Orioles and fantasy managers appreciative of that move. Over the last month, Cowser has hit .330 with five homers, 19 RBI and a pair of stolen bases. Some managers may have been inpatient with his sporadic playing time earlier in the season, but with an everyday role Cowser is worth rostering in all formats.
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser put together a nice day at the plate during Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 24-year-old figures to see more playing time with Austin Hays being moved at the trade deadline. On Wednesday, Cowser went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in the win. The lefty slugger has done a nice job at the top of the lineup over the last few games. Fantasy managers in need of another bat should consider adding Cowser. He's hitting .368 with four homers over the last 15 games.
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser hit his 15th homer in Monday's 8-4 home loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Cowser opened the second game of the doubleheader with a 430-foot blast off pitcher Bowden Francis and added an RBI single in the bottom of the seventh as he finished the twin bill 3-for-7 with three RBI and three runs scored. He is hitting .240/.323/.449 with 46 RBI and 43 runs scored while stealing seven bases in nine attempts. Cowser remains a steady presence in deeper fantasy leagues and is a must-have in AL-only formats.
Baltimore Orioles rookie outfielder Colton Cowser is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Chicago Cubs with a right-hander on the mound. It's more bad news for fantasy managers that were enjoying the 24-year-old's production earlier this year in a near-everyday role. However, Cowser will be on the bench for the third straight game with a right-hander on the mound, yielding playing time to fellow rookie outfielder and left-handed hitter Heston Kjerstad. It's just a very crowded outfield picture in Baltimore when you factor in Cedric Mullins and Austin Hays as well. Cowser has hit an impressive 12 homers and chipped in five steals in his first full MLB season, but he's hitting .179 (10-for-56) with 16 strikeouts in 62 plate appearances in his last 20 games and is quickly losing fantasy value in mixed leagues.
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