David Cooper had a strong day at the plate as the Indians and White Sox played to a 2-2 tie on Friday, going 1-for-1 with a double and a sacrifice fly.

Cooper doubled and scored to get the Tribe on the board in the seventh inning, then plated the tying run with a sac fly in the eighth. He'll need to have many more days like this if he wants to win a bench spot on the Opening Day roster however.

Indians sent 1B David Cooper outright to Triple-A Columbus.

Cooper was designated for assignment by the Indians over the weekend to clear a roster spot for new infielder Justin Sellers. Cooper is back in now back in Indians camp as a non-roster invitee. He's doubtful to make the club.

Indians designated 1B David Cooper for assignment.

The move clears room on the 40-man roster for the arrival of Justin Sellers. The Indians are hoping that Cooper clears waivers, allowing them to keep him around as a non-roster invitee.

Indians signed 1B David Cooper to a one-year contract.

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick was the first to report that a deal was close. Cooper appeared in just 13 minor league games (and no major league games) in 2013 due to a serious back issue, but the Indians like his potential and will have in camp next spring on a guaranteed deal. He'll presumably back up Nick Swisher at first base.

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports that the Indians are close to bringing back first baseman David Cooper.

Cooper was released by the Tribe in August and failed to latch on with a new team. He is recovered from back surgery and hoping to reestablish himself in 2014. The 26-year-old has a .750 career OPS in the major leagues.

Indians released 1B David Cooper.

Cooper has opted out of his contract with the Indians and is now a free agent. He'll look to continue his career on a minor league deal.

Indians signed 1B David Cooper to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Columbus.

Cooper is finally recovered from back surgery and will look to resurrect his career in the Indians' system. He was released by the Blue Jays in early spring training.

David Cooper (back) is hoping to return at some point this season.

Cooper underwent a career-saving surgery on April 3 to have titanium screws placed into the T-7 and T-8 vertebrae in his back, so he's still a long way from returning. The Blue Jays released Cooper prior to the season, but he could be re-signed on a minor league deal. At the very least, Cooper plans to resume his playing career in 2014.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that David Cooper (back) may miss most of 2013.

Cooper is currently nursing a serious back injury, so this adds some more context to why he was given his release on Wednesday. The Jays have interest in re-signing him to a minor league deal, but he's a long way from returning.

Blue Jays released 1B David Cooper.

Cooper hasn't played this spring due to a lingering back issue and now the Jays have decided to cut ties. The 25-year-old batted .300 with four homers and a .788 OPS in 145 plate appearances in the majors last season. Assuming he gets back to full health at some point, he could do well with a change of scenery. Joel Sherman of the New York Post hears that the Yankees will take a look.

David Cooper will not report to Blue Jays' camp due to a back issue.

Cooper ended last season on the disabled list with a back problem, and evidently a winter of rest wasn't enough to heal. The first baseman is consulting with specialists before the next step is determined. Cooper batted .300 with a .788 OPS in 45 games last season for Toronto and would have been in line to compete for a bench job, but obviously that won't happen now.

The Blue Jays have shut down David Cooper (back), likely for the remainder of the season.

Cooper isn't making much progress from his back injury and the Jays have no reason to push it. The 25-year-old batted .300 with a .788 OPS in 45 games this season.

Blue Jays placed 1B David Cooper on the 15-day disabled list with an upper back injury.

Cooper has been plagued by back discomfort for over a week, and the Blue Jays decided Saturday that it wasn't worth keeping him active. He's batting .300/.324/.464 with four homers and 11 RBI in 45 games this year.

David Cooper left Wednesday's game with a jammed neck.

Cooper hurt himself when he dove back to first base in the fourth inning. The Blue Jays are considering him day-to-day.

David Cooper (back) went 3-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in his return to action Tuesday.

Cooper was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup due to lower back tightness, but it shouldn't be an issue moving forward. The 25-year-old is hitting .297/.322/.464 with four home runs, 11 RBI and a .785 OPS in 44 games with the Jays this season and continues to be a useful option in AL-only leagues.

David Cooper returned to action on Tuesday August 21.

David Cooper was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup due to lower back tightness.

The move is precautionary, and Cooper is viewed as day-to-day. Edwin Encarnacion is now playing first base.

David Cooper hit a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Rays.

Cooper took tough Rays closer Fernando Rodney deep in the ninth. The bomb was his second in four games, and fourth in 93 at-bats this season. He's now hitting .280/.316/.473. Cooper is far from a dynamic fantasy option, but his power makes him worth an own in AL-only leagues while Adam Lind is on the shelf.

David Cooper blasted a ninth-inning solo homer off Ryan Cook on Saturday, giving the Blue Jays the opportunity for a 3-1 victory over the A's.

Cooper, hitting out of the cleanup spot, finished the game 1-for-5. He's hitting .282 with three homers and seven RBI in 85 at-bats this season, and should continue to get at-bats while Adam Lind is sidelined.

Blue Jays recalled 1B David Cooper from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Cooper posted a decent .292/.333/.431 slash line in 24 games with the Blue Jays earlier this season, but he won't play a ton and is doubtful to carry much fantasy value.