We’ve already covered a few significant draft bonuses this evening. A few more $2MM+ signings from Monday: The Phillies are signing second-rounder Griffin Burkholder for $2.5MM, reports Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline (X link). Philadelphia had to go well beyond the approximate $1.35MM slot value associated with the 63rd overall pick to sign him away from a commitment to West … [Read more...] about Notable Draft Signings: 7/22/24
Notable Draft Signings: 7/21/24
Sunday was a relatively quiet day for notable draft signings, although one deal of note did come together today: The Rockies have agreed to terms with supplemental first-rounder Brody Brecht on a $2.7MM bonus, according to MLB.com’s Jim Callis. The deal comes in slightly above the $2,452,200 slot value of the 38th overall pick. Prospect evaluators were universal in their … [Read more...] about Notable Draft Signings: 7/21/24
Rockies Agree To Terms With No. 3 Overall Pick Charlie Condon
The Rockies and outfielder Charlie Condon, the third overall pick from the 2024 draft, have agreed to a $9.25MM signing bonus. That matches Chase Burns, who signed with the Reds earlier this week, for the largest signing bonus in MLB history and slightly above the $9.07MM slot value for the #3 pick. Both Condon and Burns are represented by Vayner Sports. Jeff Passan relayed the … [Read more...] about Rockies Agree To Terms With No. 3 Overall Pick Charlie Condon
Rockies Outright Josh Rogers
The Rockies have sent left-hander Josh Rogers outright to Triple-A Albuquerque, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week. He has the right to elect free agency but it’s not yet clear if he has chosen to do so. Rogers, 30, began the year with the Rockies on a minor league deal. He … [Read more...] about Rockies Outright Josh Rogers
The Rockies May Have Found A Long-Term Answer In Center Field
The Rockies are headed to another last place finish. Overall, the only sources of intrigue are how active they’ll be as deadline sellers and whether they’ll place below the Marlins as the worst team in the National League. That doesn’t negate the possibility of individual development. For a second straight year, Colorado looks like they’ve developed a regular in the outfield … [Read more...] about The Rockies May Have Found A Long-Term Answer In Center Field