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
Rockies Claim Troy Johnston
The Rockies announced Wednesday that they’ve claimed infielder/outfielder Troy Johnston off waivers from the Marlins. Colorado also reinstated Kris Bryant and righty Jeff Criswell from the 60-day injured list, adding both back to the 40-man roster. Johnston, 28, was a 17th-round pick by Miami back in 2019 and has been a career-long Marlin to this point. He made his big league … [Read more...] about Rockies Claim Troy Johnston
Rockies Decline Mutual Option On Kyle Farmer
The Rockies have declined their end of a $4MM mutual option on infielder Kyle Farmer for the 2026 season, MLB.com’s Thomas Harding reports. Farmer will instead get a $750K buyout and head into free agency. The decision is not a surprise. Farmer, 35, has long been a glove-first utility guy in the majors. The Rockies signed him just under a year ago to provide a veteran boost to … [Read more...] about Rockies Decline Mutual Option On Kyle Farmer
Rockies Have Spoken With Adam Ottavino About Top Front Office Job
Rockies owner Dick Monfort has spoken with longtime big league reliever Adam Ottavino about the team’s top front office vacancy, reports Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. (That’ll presumably be a general manager but the title could change based on whomever they hire.) Meanwhile, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports that Guardians’ assistant general manager Matt Forman and … [Read more...] about Rockies Have Spoken With Adam Ottavino About Top Front Office Job