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Tyler Freeman Tyler Freeman Viewed more as outfielder
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 1:28 PM
Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta said recently of Freeman that "we still see him as an outfielder" who "complements Jake (McCarthy) and Mickey (Moniak)," Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: DePodesta also noted of Freeman that they "really value his versatility and think that he can play in multiple spots," but DePodesta's comments on the whole suggest that the Rockies don't view Freeman as a candidate to take on an everyday role in the infield. At minimum, it sounds like Freeman will be part of a short-side platoon in the outfield with McCarthy and/or Moniak, but his role against right-handed pitching could be less stable. Freeman slashed .281/.354/.361 with two home runs and 18 stolen bases for Colorado in 2025, drawing 60 starts in right field, 26 starts at designated hitter and 12 starts at second base. |
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Pierson Ohl Pierson Ohl Flipped to Rockies
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 12:56 PM
The Rockies acquired Ohl and Edouard Julien from the Twins on Wednesday in exchange for Jace Kaminska and cash considerations.
Analysis: Ohl had been designated for assignment by the Twins and is now on the move to a new organization. The 26-year-old posted a 5.10 ERA and 27:7 K:BB over 30 innings with the Twins and held a 2.40 ERA and 86:11 K:BB across 71.1 frames in the minors in 2025. Ohl has rotation and bullpen experience but will most likely settle into a relief role in Colorado. |
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Edouard Julien Edouard Julien Shipped to Colorado
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 12:49 PM
The Rockies acquired Julien and Pierson Ohl from the Twins on Wednesday in exchange for Jace Kaminska and cash considerations.
Analysis: Julien is out of minor-league options and has slashed only .208/.299/.324 with a 32 percent strikeout rate over the last two seasons. However, he also boasts a 13 percent walk rate and 11.8 percent barrel rate at the major-league level. The left-handed-hitting Julien has a good chance of seeing regular playing time versus right-handed pitching, whether that's at one position or bouncing around to multiple spots. |
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Yanquiel Fernandez Yanquiel Fernandez Designated for assignment
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 11:47 AM
The Rockies designated Fernandez for assignment Wednesday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Analysis: Fernandez struggled in his first stint in the majors in 2025, slashing .225/.265/.348 with four home runs and a 29.9 percent strikeout rate over 52 games. It's still a surprise the Rockies are exposing him to waivers, given that he just turned 23 earlier this month and was considered a top-100 prospect a couple years ago. There's a chance Fernandez -- who hit .284/.347/.502 with 13 long balls in 64 contests at Triple-A Albuquerque in 2025 -- gets claimed by another team. |
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Patrick Weigel Patrick Weigel Inks minors deal with Rockies
Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 9:06 AM
The Rockies signed Weigel to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Weigel is coming off a terrific performance in the Dominican Winter League, having posted a 1.19 ERA and 34:5 K:BB over 30.1 innings. The 31-year-old has not pitched in the majors since 2021, having bounced around between the minors and independent ball since then. Weigel is likely ticketed for Triple-A Albuquerque to begin the 2026 season. |
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Garrett Acton Garrett Acton Loses roster spot
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 10:17 PM
Acton was designated for assignment by the Rockies on Thursday, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.
Analysis: The Rockies made their signing of Willi Castro official, meaning they needed to make room on their 40-man roster. Acton was on the wrong end of that roster shuffle, as he lost his roster spot only about three months after he was claimed by the team. He made one appearance in the majors in 2025. |
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Willi Castro Willi Castro Nets two-year deal from Rockies
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 2:19 PM
Castro signed a two-year, $12.8 million contract with the Rockies on Thursday, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Castro ended the 2025 campaign on a sour note, slashing just .170/.245/.240 over 110 plate appearances in the regular season after being traded from Minnesota to Chicago at the deadline. Playing 81 games at Coors Field figures to help the 28-year-old's chances of bouncing back at the plate, and his extreme defensive versatility, combined with the Rockies' weak roster, should keep him in the starting lineup nearly every day. |
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Bradley Blalock Bradley Blalock Designated for assignment
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 10:30 AM
The Rockies designated Blalock for assignment Thursday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis: The club needed to free up a spot on its 40-man roster for the addition of Michael Lorenzen, whose signing was officially announced Thursday. Blalock has been dreadful in the big leagues to this point, posting an 8.16 ERA and 47:43 K:BB over 89.1 innings in parts of two seasons. Perhaps another team believes it can coax more out of him outside Colorado, but it's likely he will clear waivers. |
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Jake McCarthy Jake McCarthy Dealt to Rockies
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 11:26 AM
The Diamondbacks traded McCarthy to the Rockies on Saturday in exchange for Josh Grosz.
Analysis: McCarthy appeared in just 67 games for the Diamondbacks during 2025 and finished the season with a career-low .592 OPS across 222 plate appearances. Moving to Coors Field should help the 28-year-old's chances of bouncing back offensively in 2026, and he'll likely have more opportunities to start in the outfield with the Rockies as well -- primarily against right-handed starters. |
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Jimmy Herget Jimmy Herget Settles with Rockies
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 4:03 PM
The Rockies and Herget avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract Thursday.
Analysis: The financial particulars of the deal aren't clear, but Herget will receive a salary bump after making $850,000 in 2025. The sidearmer held a 2.48 ERA and 81:26 K:BB over 83.1 innings for Colorado last season and the team has discussed the possibility of stretching him out to be a starting pitcher this spring. |
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Tyler Freeman Tyler Freeman Avoids arbitration with Rockies
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 4:00 PM
The Rockies and Freeman avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract Thursday.
Analysis: The financial particulars of the deal aren't clear, but Freeman will get a raise in his first year of arbitration eligibility. Freeman had a nice first season in Colorado, slashing .281/.354/.361 with two homers and 18 steals over 110 games. He should play regularly in 2026, possibly bouncing around to multiple positions. |
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Brennan Bernardino Brennan Bernardino Reaches deal with Colorado
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 3:57 PM
The Rockies and Bernardino (lat) avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract Thursday.
Analysis: The financials are unknown, but Bernardino will get a raise in his first year of arbitration eligibility as a Super 2 qualifier. The southpaw was acquired via trade from the Red Sox earlier in the offseason after posting a 3.14 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 43:26 K:BB over 51.2 regular-season innings in 2025. Bernardino's season ended prematurely due to a lat strain, but he should be recovered in time for the start of spring training. |
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Brenton Doyle Brenton Doyle Avoids arbitration with Rox
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 12:28 PM
Doyle signed a one-year, $3.1 million contract Thursday to avoid arbitration with the Rockies, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Doyle took a step back last season with the Rockies, slashing just .233/.274/.650 with 15 homers, 57 RBI, 57 runs scored and 18 steals over 538 plate appearances. Despite his disappointing campaign, the 28-year-old outfielder will receive a $2.335 million bump in salary and remains locked in as Colorado's primary center fielder entering 2026. |
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Ryan Feltner Ryan Feltner Reaches deal with Rockies
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 12:24 PM
The Rockies and Feltner (shoulder) avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.45 million contract Thursday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
Analysis: Feltner finished the 2025 season on the minor-league injured list with right shoulder inflammation, and he had also previously missed time with back trouble. It's unclear whether he will have any limitation when reporting to spring training next month. Feltner had been eligible for arbitration for the second time. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Settles with Rockies at $4 million
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 11:51 AM
The Rockies and Moniak avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $4 million contract Thursday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
Analysis: Moniak had arguably his best season in 2025, slashing .270/.306/.518 with 24 homers and nine stolen bases in his first season with the Rockies. He's slated to open the 2026 season as the team's primary right fielder. |
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Michael Lorenzen Michael Lorenzen Signs with Rockies
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 8:57 PM
Lorenzen signed a one-year, $8 million contract with the Rockies on Wednesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Lorenzen's new deal also includes a $9 million club option for the 2027 season. The 34-year-old right-hander took a step back in 2025, accumulating a 4.64 ERA and 1.33 WHIP alongside a 127:39 K:BB across 141.2 innings with the Royals. His chances of improving upon those numbers in 2026 have taken a hit now that he's slated to pitch his home games at Coors Field, but Colorado's weak pitching staff at least makes Lorenzen a safe bet to capture a rotation spot. |
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Keegan Thompson Keegan Thompson Scooped by Colorado
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 1:04 PM
The Rockies claimed Thompson off waivers from the Reds on Wednesday.
Analysis: Thompson signed a one-year, $1.3 million split contract with the Reds in November, but he was booted off their 40-man roster in December and is now headed to Colorado. He's been used almost exclusively in relief over the past three seasons, but Thompson does have past starting experience, so the Rockies could consider him in a swingman role. |
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Vimael Machin Vimael Machin Nabs MiLB deal with Colorado
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 2:18 PM
Machin agreed to a minor-league contract with the Rockies on Sunday, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The deal includes an invitation to big-league spring training, where the 32-year-old will get the chance to compete for a utility infield role on Colorado's Opening Day roster. For the first time since 2022, Machin resurfaced in the big leagues this past season, appearing in four games for Baltimore in late August and going 1-for-11 with a solo home run and a walk. He spent the bulk of the season at Triple-A Norfolk, slashing .286/.347/.476 with 18 home runs and 15 stolen bases across 504 plate appearances. |
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Brett Sullivan Brett Sullivan Nets NRI pact from Colorado
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 11:53 AM
The Rockies signed Sullivan to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Sullivan spent nearly all of the 2025 season at the Triple-A level between the Padres and Pirates organization, slashing only .207/.264/.325 in 75 contests. A career .204/.250/.291 hitter over parts of three big-league seasons, Sullivan will turn 32 in February and is likely to begin the season at Triple-A Albuquerque. |
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Chad Stevens Chad Stevens Latches on with Rockies
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 4:05 PM
The Rockies signed Stevens to a minor-league contract Dec. 9.
Analysis: Stevens reached the big leagues for the first time in 2025, going 2-for-13 at the plate during a five-game cup of coffee with the Angels. Slated to turn 27 in February, Stevens had a strong .290/.375/.480 batting line at Triple-A Salt Lake in 2025 and is capable of playing all four infield positions as well as the outfield corners. |
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