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| According to MLBlogs.com, the Nationals acquired Norris Hopper and Daryle Ward from the White Sox for cash considerations. |
Our View: Both players will head to the Nationals Triple-A affiliate. In stints with Triple-A Louisville and Charlotte this season, Hopper was hitting .293 with 25 RBI.
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| Outfielder Norris Hopper has been acquired in a trade from the Reds in exchange for catcher Corky Miller, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. |
Our View: Hopper has zero big league at-bats in 2009, but is a career .316 hitter in 396 at-bats. He could be up with the Sox at some point, but is not a fantasy option.
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| Norris Hopper has been optioned to Triple-A Louisville by the Reds, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Hopper was a contender to win a reserve spot in the outfield, but he hit an anemic .135 in spring training.
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| Norris Hopper will have a difficult time making the Reds roster this spring, according to MLB.com. He is recovering from Tommy John surgery. |
Our View: Hopper brings a lot of speed to the team, but none more than starting center fielder Willy Taveras. He is competing for roster spots with Laynce Nix, Jerry Hairston Jr., Jonny Gomes, and Jacque Jones among others.
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| The Cincinnati Reds re-signed outfielder Norris Hopper to a one-year deal that is below the $402,000 he made last season, Reds.com reports. |
Our View: Norris underwent Tommy John surgery earlier this year, but even when healthy had little to no fantasy value as a reserve.
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| Norris Hopper is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery on Tuesday to repair the torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, according to the AP.
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Our View: Hopper was limited to only 50 at-bats this season due to elbow problems, and held no fantasy value.
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| Norris Hopper is out for the remainder of the season, according to The Sports Network.com. An MRI revealed a torn ulnar collateral ligament, and he will need Tommy John surgery, but he should be ready for spring training.
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Our View: Hopper only had 10 hits in 50 at-bats, so this will not be a factor for fantasy teams.
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| The Reds activated Norris Hopper from the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday.
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Our View: Hopper, a preseason sleeper to start in center field for the Reds, is now up to offer depth for the injured and the ill. Jay Bruce's promotion ended any hope that Hopper would see regular playing time this year.
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| Norris Hopper has moved his rehab up to Triple-A Louisville and could be less than a week away from returning, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. The outfielder is on the DL due to right elbow inflammation. |
Our View: Hopper is no more than a fourth outfielder for the Reds, and he's of no interest in fantasy leagues.
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| Norris Hopper is starting in the outfield for Single-A Sarasota Monday. He is coming back from right elbow inflammation. |
Our View: Hopper should be back in a week or so if he doesn't suffer any setbacks.
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| Norris Hopper, who is recovering from right elbow inflammation, is getting closer to returning, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. He could start a rehab assignment with the Sarasota Reds as soon as Monday.
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Our View: Hopper has a good eye at the plate, but won't likely see much action with Adam Dunn, Ken Griffey Jr, and rookie phenom Jay Bruce firmly planted at the three starting outfield spots in Cincinnati.
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| Norris Hopper has been placed on the 15-day DL due to an elbow ailment, according to the AP. The team made the move to free up a roster spot for catcher David Ross, who has been activated from the DL. |
Our View: Hopper registered six hits over 25 brief at-bats this season, with no strikeouts and two walks. He has a good eye at the plate, but will have to wait for his next chance to prove his worth.
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| Norris Hopper will start in center and bat leadoff on Friday night, the Cincinnati Enquirer notes. |
Our View: That's the second straight game that Hopper will be playing in place of Corey Patterson. We haven't heard of any injury news about Patterson, so Dusty Baker may just being trying something new.
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| Either Norris Hopper or Ryan Freel will likely bat leadoff this season, according to a report in the Cincinnati Enquirer. "I hope one or the other is in the game," said manager Dusty Baker when asked who would bat leadoff for the squad. The upshot of this statement appears to be that phenom Jay Bruce likely won't make the team since he was vying for the CF position that Baker said would most likely be filled be Freel or Hopper. Given Baker's leanings toward veteran ballplayers, it would seem that Bruce would have an uphill battle making the squad out of camp. |
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| Norris Hopper had to leave Saturday's game after the first inning with a strained groin, according to the AP. |
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| Norris Hopper will begin the season on the disabled list, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. He's still dealing with the effects of a heel injury. "I ran out of time," Hopper said. "It's still getting better. It shouldn't be too much longer." |
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| Norris Hopper probably has a roster spot secured now that Chris Denorfia is headed for Tommy John surgery, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Hopper is dealing with a heel injury himself, but he's close enough to a comeback that the Reds are considering him for the final roster spot. |
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| Norris Hopper hopes to return from his bruised heel soon, according to the Cincinnati Post. "It's better," said Hopper. "It's been a lot better the last couple days. It's coming along." |
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| Norris Hopper still hasn't played since severely bruising his heel six days ago, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. The Reds still hope that he'll recover in time for opening day. |
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| Norris Hopper left in the sixth inning on Monday after running into the outfield fence while catching a flyball, according to the AP. His condition isn't known, but he left the field under his own power. |
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| Norris Hopper left Friday's game with a mild hamstring strain, according to the AP. He went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a stolen base before he left. |
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| To make room on the roster for Chris Michalak, who returned from the bereavement list, the Reds optioned Norris Hopper to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday, according to the official team website. Hopper, who went 1-for-3 in his brief stint with the Reds, impressed some coaches during his short stay. "He knows what he's doing [at the plate]," manager Jerry Narron said. "He'll be fine." |
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| The Reds recalled Norris Hopper from Triple-A Louisville Sunday. He made his major league debut as a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning, picking up a single. He was leading the International League with a .349 batting average and had 24 steals and 25 RBI in 89 Triple-A games this season. |
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