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Nick Martini Nick Martini Latches on with Colorado
Wed, Jan 15, 2025, 2:42 PM
The Rockies signed Martini to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Martini managed a .912 OPS in 29 games for the Reds in 2023 and opened 2024 as their primary designated hitter against right-handed pitching, but he fell off to a .641 OPS across 52 contests last season and missed significant time due to thumb surgery. The 34-year-old will compete for a reserve outfielder role in Colorado. |
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Keston Hiura Keston Hiura Receives NRI from Colorado
Wed, Jan 15, 2025, 2:35 PM
The Rockies signed Hiura to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Hiura, 28, went 4-for-27 during his brief time with the Angels last season and sported a .943 OPS with 26 homers at the Triple-A level in 2024. It's conceivable that the former top prospect wins an Opening Day roster spot, but Hiura will more likely begin the year at Triple-A Albuquerque. |
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Jake Woodford Jake Woodford NRI deal with Colorado
Mon, Jan 13, 2025, 8:45 AM
The Rockies signed Woodford to a minor-league contract Sunday that includes an invitation to spring training, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Woodford made nine appearances (seven starts) between the White Sox and Pirates in 2024, posting a 7.97 ERA and 26:9 K:BB over 35 innings. He will likely compete for a swingman role in spring training but figures to be ticketed for Triple-A Albuquerque. |
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Justin Lawrence Justin Lawrence Settles with Rox
Thu, Jan 9, 2025, 4:10 PM
Lawrence to a one-year, $975,000 contract with the Rockies on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Lawrence struggled mightily in 2024, finishing with a 6.49 ERA and 1.78 WHIP over 59.2 innings out of the bullpen. Playing his home games at Coors Field could be partially to blame for his poor performance, but fantasy managers would likely be better off staying away from Lawrence until he proves his solid 2023 campaign wasn't simply an outlier. |
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Ryan Feltner Ryan Feltner Avoids arbitration
Thu, Jan 9, 2025, 3:57 PM
Feltner agreed to a one-year, $2.275 million contract with the Rockies on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: It was the first year of arbitration eligibility for Feltner, who set career highs in 2024 with 30 starts and 162.1 innings. The right-hander had a 4.49 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 138:52 K:BB and should begin 2025 as a back-end starter for the Rockies. |
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Austin Gomber Austin Gomber Avoids arbitration with Colorado
Thu, Jan 9, 2025, 12:06 PM
The Rockies and Gomber avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $6.35 million contract Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Gomber will more than double his salary from 2024 in what was his third year of arbitration eligibility. The left-hander put up a 4.75 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 116:38 K:BB over a career-high 165 innings for the Rockies in 2024 and will be part of their rotation again in 2025. |
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Kris Bryant Kris Bryant Pegged for DH, RF duty
Wed, Jan 1, 2025, 8:25 AM
Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt said last week that Bryant is slated to be used at designated hitter and in right field in 2025, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Schmidt indicated that Bryant could see more of his starts in right field on the road, where he would have less ground to cover than in spacious Coors Field. Bryant is also capable of playing first base, but Michael Toglia is pegged for everyday duty there. It would make sense for the Rockies to use Bryant mostly at DH in an effort to keep him healthy, but Schmidt said of the soon-to-be 33-year-old that "I don't see him strictly as a DH." Bryant has played just 159 games in three seasons for the Rockies, mostly due to back and foot issues, but he is expected to enter spring training healthy. |
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Diego Castillo Diego Castillo NRI deal with Colorado
Thu, Dec 26, 2024, 12:56 PM
The Rockies signed Castillo to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Aram Leighton of Just Baseball reports.
Analysis: Castillo, who turns 31 in January, has made just 15 appearances at the major-league level over the past two seasons, holding a 4.34 ERA and ugly 13:15 K:BB in 18.2 innings. The veteran reliever's stuff has deteriorated since his stint with the Rays, but the Rockies will take a look in camp to see what he might have left. |
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Brenton Doyle Brenton Doyle Slated for leadoff spot
Wed, Dec 11, 2024, 10:06 AM
Rockies manager Bud Black said Wednesday that he plans to bat Doyle leadoff next season, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.
Analysis: The Rockies' primary leadoff hitter in 2024, Charlie Blackmon, is now retired, and it appears Black will put Doyle at the top of the batting order in 2025 rather than Ezequiel Tovar, who made the second-most starts at leadoff last season. Doyle doesn't have strong on-base skills with a career .289 OBP (.317 in 2024), but settling in as the Rockies' leadoff hitter will nonetheless boost his runs scored outlook. Tovar seems likely to be used in the two hole. |
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Thairo Estrada Thairo Estrada Nabs one-year deal with Colorado
Tue, Dec 10, 2024, 2:13 PM
The Rockies agreed to a one-year, $3.25 million contract with Estrada on Tuesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Estrada slashed only .217/.247/.343 over 96 games for the Giants in 2024 and finished the season off the 40-man roster. However, the 28-year-old infielder hit .266/.319/.408 while averaging 14 home runs and 22 stolen bases from 2022 to 2023. He should slot in at second base for the Rockies and immediately gains some fantasy appeal playing half his games at Coors Field. The deal includes a mutual option for 2026 with a $750,000 buyout. |
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Austin Nola Austin Nola Lands with Rockies
Sun, Dec 8, 2024, 3:20 PM
Nola signed a minor-league deal Sunday that includes an invitation to spring training with the Rockies, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Nola was in the Royals' organization in 2024 and spent about a week in the majors without appearing in a game. With Drew Romo and Jacob Stallings in the mix, it's unlikely that Nola will play a significant role for the Rockies in 2025. |
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Kyle Farmer Kyle Farmer Headed to Colorado
Fri, Nov 22, 2024, 9:43 PM
Farmer agreed to a one-year contract with the Rockies on Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Analysis: Farmer's mutual option for 2025 was declined by the Twins on Oct. 31, causing the 34-year-old shortstop to enter free agency after spending the last two seasons in Minnesota. He mostly served in a reserve role in 2024 behind Carlos Correa, and across 242 plate appearances in 107 regular-season games, Farmer slashed .214/.293/.353 with five home runs and 25 RBI. Farmer will likely serve a similar role in Colorado behind the 23-year-old Ezequiel Tovar. |
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Sam Hilliard Sam Hilliard Avoids arbitration with Colorado
Fri, Nov 22, 2024, 5:52 PM
Hilliard agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract with the Rockies on Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The 30-year-old finished the 2024 campaign as a regular in Colorado's outfield, so it's not a major surprise he was tendered a contract for 2025. Hilliard played in 58 big-league games and had 10 home runs with a .239/.305/.507 slash line, though he also struck out at a 35.4 percent clip. |
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Lucas Gilbreath Lucas Gilbreath Agrees to terms with Rox
Fri, Nov 22, 2024, 5:41 PM
Gilbreath agreed to a one-year, $785,000 contract with the Rockies on Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Injuries limited Gilbreath to just three big-league appearances in 2024, during which he allowed six earned runs in only one total inning. He'll presumably be ready for the start of the new season and look to bounce back with a season that more accurately reflects his career 4.36 ERA. |
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Jacob Stallings Jacob Stallings Re-ups with Colorado
Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 12:58 PM
The Rockies re-signed Stallings on Wednesday to a one-year, $2 million contract with a $2 million mutual option for 2026.
Analysis: Stallings declined his portion of a mutual option for 2025 earlier this month but is now back in Colorado on a new deal. The veteran catcher slashed .263/.357/.453 with nine homers over 82 games for the Rockies in 2024. Stallings will likely share catching duties with Drew Romo in 2025, although Hunter Goodman could also be in the mix. |
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Jack O'Loughlin Jack O'Loughlin Receives NRI from Colorado
Thu, Nov 14, 2024, 3:46 PM
The Rockies signed O'Loughlin to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Analysis: O'Loughlin, 24, reached the big leagues for the first time in 2024 with the Athletics, allowing five runs over 9.2 innings. He split time between the rotation and bullpen at hitter-friendly Triple-A Las Vegas, holding a 6.04 ERA and 80:34 K:BB across 73 frames. The lefty could compete for a swingman role with the Rockies but is likely to begin the season at Triple-A Albuquerque. |
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Jimmy Herget Jimmy Herget Claimed by Colorado
Fri, Nov 8, 2024, 1:57 PM
The Rockies claimed Herget off waivers from the Cubs on Friday.
Analysis: Herget has now gone from Atlanta to Chicago and now Colorado since September. The righty was one of the better relievers in the American League in 2022 with the Angels when he posted a 2.48 ERA and 0.91 WHIP while notching nine saves, but he has a 4.57 ERA and 1.38 WHIP over the last two seasons and has spent substantial time in the minors. |
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Owen Miller Owen Miller Shipped to Colorado
Sat, Nov 2, 2024, 1:18 PM
The Brewers traded Miller to the Rockies on Saturday in exchange for cash, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Analysis: Miller spent the majority of 2024 with Triple-A Nashville, where he slashed .274/.353/.382 with 36 RBI across 385 plate appearances. He'll have a better chance of getting back to the majors as part of the Rockies organization, though he will first need to be added to the 40-man roster. |
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Sam Hilliard Sam Hilliard Provides lone run in loss
Sun, Sep 29, 2024, 7:58 PM
Hilliard went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Dodgers.
Analysis: Hilliard opened the scoring with a second-inning homer, but that was the lone run the Rockies could muster in the season finale. This was Hilliard's 10th homer of the campaign, five of which he hit over his last 15 games of the year. He added a .239/.305/.507 slash line with 27 RBI, 26 runs scored and five stolen bases over 158 plate appearances. |
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Ryan Feltner Ryan Feltner Scoreless outing in finale
Sun, Sep 29, 2024, 7:02 PM
Feltner (arm) allowed two hits and two walks while striking out three over six scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Sunday.
Analysis: Feltner received just one run of support, and the Rockies' bullpen couldn't hold the lead. He posted four quality starts and came up just one out shy in his other outing in September, ending the year on a positive note after battling injuries in August. Feltner ends 2024 with a 4.49 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 138:52 K:BB over 162.1 innings across 30 starts, though he also took a poor 3-10 record in what was still his best major-league campaign to date. |
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