The Rockies announced that left-hander Lucas Gilbreath has cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Albuquerque. He had been designated for assignment on the weekend to make room on the roster for Alan Trejo. Gilbreath, 29, once seemed to be cementing himself as a solid piece of the Colorado bullpen. Over the 2021 and 2022 seasons, he tossed 85 2/3 innings with a 3.78 … [Read more...] about Rockies Outright Lucas Gilbreath
Rockies Designate Lucas Gilbreath For Assignment
The Rockies announced a series of roster moves this morning, including their previously reported trade for infielder Alan Trejo. Trejo has been selected to the roster, with catcher Braxton Fulford having been optioned to make room for Trejo on the active roster. Southpaw Lucas Gilbreath was designated for assignment to clear space for Trejo on the 40-man roster. Additionally, … [Read more...] about Rockies Designate Lucas Gilbreath For Assignment
West Notes: Arraez, Padres, Leiter, Tovar, Tellez
It was a week ago tonight that Luis Arraez was carted off the field in Houston after he collided with Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubon during a play at first base. Early concerns of a neck or jaw injury dissipated when Arraez was back in the Padres’ clubhouse later that night after a trip to the hospital, and though Arraez was placed on the concussion-related injured list, … [Read more...] about West Notes: Arraez, Padres, Leiter, Tovar, Tellez
Rockies Select Owen Miller
The Rockies announced the selection of infielder Owen Miller onto the major league roster. Colorado optioned third catcher Braxton Fulford back to Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. The Rox opened a 40-man roster spot by transferring Thairo Estrada from the 10-day to the 60-day injured list. Miller reaches the majors for the fifth consecutive season. He played … [Read more...] about Rockies Select Owen Miller
Rockies Option Zac Veen, Outright Evan Justice
The Rockies announced Wednesday that they’ve optioned outfielder Zac Veen to Triple-A Albuquerque and assigned lefty Evan Justice outright to Albuquerque after he cleared waivers. Veen’s return to Triple-A clears the way for center fielder Brenton Doyle to be reinstated from the bereavement list. Veen, 23, was the ninth overall draft pick back in 2020 and for several years … [Read more...] about Rockies Option Zac Veen, Outright Evan Justice