The Rockies and utility player Willi Castro have agreed to a two-year deal, reports Jorge Castillo of ESPN. The ISE Baseball client will be guaranteed $12.8MM, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. Colorado has a full 40-man roster and will need to make a corresponding move to make this official. Castro, 29 in April, just finished a strong three-year run as one of the better … [Read more...] about Rockies To Sign Willi Castro To Two-Year Deal
Rockies Designate Bradley Blalock For Assignment
The Rockies announced Thursday that right-hander Bradley Blalock has been designated for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to newly signed righty Michael Lorenzen, whose previously reported one-year contract (with a 2027 club option) is now official. Blalock has seen major league time in each of the past two seasons, totaling a combined 89 1/3 innings between the … [Read more...] about Rockies Designate Bradley Blalock For Assignment
Rockies Finalize Coaching Staff
The Rockies announced their full coaching staff this evening. The majority of Warren Schaeffer’s group had previously been reported, but Colorado’s hiring of first base coach Doug Bernier is a new development. Thomas Harding of MLB.com reported the hire shortly before the club finalized it. Bernier had a brief run as a big league infielder, which began with four games with the … [Read more...] about Rockies Finalize Coaching Staff
Rockies Acquire Jake McCarthy From Diamondbacks
The Rockies have acquired outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Diamondbacks in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Josh Grosz. Both teams have officially announced the trade. Selected 39th overall by the D’Backs in the 2018 draft, McCarthy’s tenure in Arizona has been marked by trade rumors and flashes of potential. McCarthy’s first full MLB season in 2022 saw him finish … [Read more...] about Rockies Acquire Jake McCarthy From Diamondbacks
Rockies Claim Keegan Thompson
The Rockies have claimed right-hander Keegan Thompson off waivers from the Reds, according to announcements from both clubs. Cincinnati had designated him for assignment last month. Colorado’s 40-man roster count climbs from 38 to 39. DFA limbo is normally capped at one week but there are exceptions around the holidays, so Thompson was out there for almost two weeks. Thompson, … [Read more...] about Rockies Claim Keegan Thompson