Cooper to undergo surgery on injured right wrist

BOSTON -- Garrett Cooper, who has not played since July 20 after sustaining a right wrist sprain, is scheduled to have surgery Friday, the Marlins announced Tuesday.
The procedure will be performed at the University of Miami Health System by Dr. Patrick Owens, a hand specialist.
The outfielder/first baseman appeared in just 14 Major League games this season. He hit .212 (7-for-33) and was limited by various injuries. He re-injured the wrist while on a rehab stint with Class A Advanced Jupiter, and was shut down Thursday after going 1-for-15.
With limited time this season, Cooper, the Marlins' Opening Day right fielder who was acquired from the Yankees in November, may face roster competition next season with Brian Anderson, Lewis Brinson (expected to be activated from the disabled list Saturday), Austin Dean, Derek Dietrich, Rafael Ortega and Magneuris Sierra.