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
Austin Gomber Will Begin Season On Rockies’ Injured List
Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber will be placed on the 15-day injured list prior to Opening Day, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports. It might just be a fairly minimal stint, but the placement reflects the left shoulder soreness that has held Gomber back for the last two weeks. The southpaw threw two scoreless innings in his only Cactus League appearance of the … [Read more...] about Austin Gomber Will Begin Season On Rockies’ Injured List
Rockies’ Prospect Charlie Condon Sustains Non-Displaced Wrist Fracture
Rockies prospect Charlie Condon suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left wrist, reports Manny Randhawa of MLB.com. He’ll be in a splint for a month and will not resume baseball activities for six weeks. Condon will not require surgery, but this will delay his season debut until at least May. Colorado drafted Condon third overall last summer. The righty-hitting … [Read more...] about Rockies’ Prospect Charlie Condon Sustains Non-Displaced Wrist Fracture
Rockies Option Drew Romo, Adael Amador
The Rockies announced Wednesday that they’ve optioned catcher Drew Romo and second baseman Adael Amador. Both players made their MLB debuts last season but will start this year in the minors. That’s more notable for Romo. Colorado called up the former second-round pick last August in tandem with the decision to release veteran Elias Díaz. Romo started 13 games behind the plate. … [Read more...] about Rockies Option Drew Romo, Adael Amador
Jeff Criswell To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Right-hander Jeff Criswell is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, per an announcement from the Rockies. Criswell will miss the entire 2025 season, and the timing of the injury puts at least the beginning of his 2026 season in doubt as well. Criswell, 26 next week, made his big league debut with the Rockies just last season. A second-round pick by the Athletics in the 2020 draft, … [Read more...] about Jeff Criswell To Undergo Tommy John Surgery