The Rockies outrighted infielder Aaron Schunk and lefty reliever Lucas Gilbreath off their 40-man roster, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. Both players had been outrighted before in their careers and exercised their right to elect free agency. There’ll be plenty of waiver movement as soon as the World Series ends. Teams need to activate everyone from the injured … [Read more...] about Lucas Gilbreath, Aaron Schunk Elect Free Agency
Rockies Turn Down Mutual Option With Thairo Estrada; Estrada Remains On Roster
The Rockies have turned down their end of a mutual option with infielder Thairo Estrada, reports Thomas Harding of MLB.com. For now, Estrada remains on the roster and the Rockies technically could retain him for 2026 via arbitration, though that seems unlikely. Estrada, 30 in February, had some good seasons with the Giants. However, in 2024, he struggled enough to get … [Read more...] about Rockies Turn Down Mutual Option With Thairo Estrada; Estrada Remains On Roster
Offseason Outlook: Colorado Rockies
The 119-loss Rockies were one of the worst teams in baseball history. Can a front office shakeup (and an unexpected choice as the new baseball operations head) get the organization pointed in the right direction? Guaranteed Contracts Kris Bryant, 1B/OF: $78MM through 2028 Ezequiel Tovar, SS: $56.5MM through 2030 (includes $2.5MM buyout of $23MM club option for 2031) Kyle … [Read more...] about Offseason Outlook: Colorado Rockies
Thairo Estrada Elects Free Agency
The Rockies announced Thursday that infielder Thairo Estrada passed through waivers unclaimed and elected free agency. Colorado also claimed right-hander Garrett Acton off waivers from the Rays. He’d been designated for assignment by Tampa Bay earlier in the week. Colorado turned down its end of a mutual option on Estrada earlier this week, but since he has yet to accrue six … [Read more...] about Thairo Estrada Elects Free Agency
Rockies To Hire Paul DePodesta To Run Baseball Operations
The Rockies are reportedly in agreement with Paul DePodesta to run baseball operations. The team has yet to announce the hiring nor his title. In any case, it’s a stunning hire that brings DePodesta back to baseball after a decade. DePodesta has worked with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns for a decade. He has not been the general manager with the Browns. His relatively vague title … [Read more...] about Rockies To Hire Paul DePodesta To Run Baseball Operations

