According to a report from MLBTR’s Steve Adams yesterday evening, right-hander Jake Woodford has opted out of his minor league deal with the Rockies and Colorado is expected to grant the righty his release so that he can pursue other opportunities. Woodford, 28, was a first rounder selected by the Cardinals in 2015 but did not make his big league debut until 2020. The … [Read more...] about Rockies To Release Jake Woodford
Rockies Select Nick Martini, Option Zac Veen
The Rockies announced a series of roster moves this afternoon, highlighted by the club’s decisions to select outfielder Nick Martini’s contract and option outfielder Zac Veen to Triple-A. The Rockies’s 40-man roster stands at 40 after the addition of Martini. Martini, 35 in June, figures to replace the recently-traded Nolan Jones in left field for the Rockies entering the year. … [Read more...] about Rockies Select Nick Martini, Option Zac Veen
Poll: The Rockies’ Outfield Mix
Headed into 2025, there isn’t a ton for Rockies fans to look forward to this year. The club has just a 0.1% chance of making the postseason this year according to Fangraphs, which is tied with the White Sox for the lowest in baseball. Projected for a 65-97 record this season, the Rockies’ path back to relevance appears long and arduous given the stronger clubs ahead of them in … [Read more...] about Poll: The Rockies’ Outfield Mix
Thairo Estrada To Miss Four To Eight Weeks With Broken Wrist
Rockies infielder Thairo Estrada has a broken right wrist, suffered after being hit by a pitch yesterday, and will miss four to eight weeks. Manager Bud Black passed the information on to reporters, including Bob Nightengale of USA Today and Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Estrada, 29, was set to be the club’s regular second baseman. They had Brendan Rodgers in that job for much of … [Read more...] about Thairo Estrada To Miss Four To Eight Weeks With Broken Wrist
36 Veteran Players With Looming Opt-Out Dates
The 2022-26 collective bargaining agreement implemented a new series of uniform opt-out dates for players who qualified as free agents under Article XX(b) of said agreement and sign a minor league deal in free agency. More specifically, that designation falls on players with six-plus years of MLB service time who finished the preceding season on a major league roster or injured … [Read more...] about 36 Veteran Players With Looming Opt-Out Dates
