Infielder Warming Bernabel has been outrighted off the Rockies’ 40-man roster, the team announced. Bernabel has cleared outright waivers and elected free agency. Colorado’s 40-man is now at 37 players. The 23-year-old Bernabel made his MLB debut in July. He got off to a torrid start, going 14-for-28 with three home runs in his first seven games. Bernabel cooled off … [Read more...] about Rockies Outright Warming Bernabel
Orioles Claim Will Robertson, Drew Romo
The Orioles have claimed outfielder Will Robertson off waivers from the Pirates, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. The O’s have also claimed catcher Drew Romo off waivers from the Rockies, according to an announcement from Colorado. There wasn’t any previous indication these players were on the wire but it appears their respective clubs tried to sneak them through waivers in … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Will Robertson, Drew Romo
Braves Claim Osvaldo Bido, Anthony Molina
The Braves announced that they have claimed right-hander Osvaldo Bido off waivers from the Athletics and fellow righty Anthony Molina off waivers from the Rockies. There wasn’t any previous indication the players were on the wire but it seems the A’s and Rockies wanted to open roster spots, perhaps for the Rule 5 draft next week, and put these guys out there. Atlanta had one … [Read more...] about Braves Claim Osvaldo Bido, Anthony Molina
Rockies Name Josh Byrnes General Manager
3:04pm: The Rockies have formally announced the hiring of Byrnes. “I’m incredibly excited to be able to bring Josh into our group,” DePodesta said within today’s press release. “Few executives in baseball share his combination of intellectual curiosity, breadth of experience, and on-field successes. We are extremely fortunate to add him, as he immediately strengthens our entire … [Read more...] about Rockies Name Josh Byrnes General Manager
Rockies Sign Nicky Lopez, John Brebbia To Minor League Deals
The Rockies have signed infielder Nicky Lopez and right-hander John Brebbia to minor league deals, reports Kevin Henry of the Denver Gazette. Both players will receive invites to big league spring training. Lopez is represented by CAA and Brebbia by Icon Sports Management. Lopez, 31 in March, has largely been a glove-first infielder in his career. He did have a nice … [Read more...] about Rockies Sign Nicky Lopez, John Brebbia To Minor League Deals