Cooper is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: Cooper finds himself on the bench for the second straight game and the fourth time in San Diego's past six. It appears the 32-year-old won't have an everyday spot in the lineup down the stretch, with Jurickson Profar and Ji-Man Choi in the mix at first base.
Garrett Cooper Sitting Saturday
Cooper will sit Saturday against Oakland.
Analysis: Cooper owns a .485 OPS over his last 12 games, well below the .869 OPS he managed over his first 18 games as a Padre. Ji-Man Choi will handle first base Saturday.
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