The Rockies announced that infielder Aaron Schunk has passed through waivers unclaimed and been sent outright to Triple-A. He was designated for assignment earlier this week when the club signed left-hander Scott Alexander. He stays in big league camp but now as a non-roster invitee. Schunk, 27, was selected to the club’s roster in June. He got to make his major league debut … [Read more...] about Rockies Outright Aaron Schunk
Rockies Sign Scott Alexander, Designate Aaron Schunk
1:32pm: Alexander gets $2MM, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. 11:24am: The Rockies have signed left-handed reliever Scott Alexander to a one-year, major league contract, per Patrick Lyons of Just Baseball. Infielder Aaron Schunk was designated for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Alexander is represented by Apex Baseball. Alexander, 35, is coming off a strong but … [Read more...] about Rockies Sign Scott Alexander, Designate Aaron Schunk
What Might It Cost To Extend Brenton Doyle?
Brenton Doyle has been one of the brightest spots amidst a terrible two-year run for the Rockies. The former fourth-round pick has emerged as a quality everyday center fielder. Doyle has won Gold Gloves in each of his first two MLB seasons. The defense was the only value he provided as a rookie, as he was arguably the league's worst regular hitter in 2023. He took a huge step … [Read more...] about What Might It Cost To Extend Brenton Doyle?
Jordan Beck Enters Camp As Favorite For Rockies’ Right Field Job
Jordan Beck has the inside track on the Rockies’ right field job, manager Bud Black said this week (link via Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post). The second-year outfielder is “the guy who probably gets the first crack at what you would call everyday at-bats,” Black told Saunders. Beck is positioned to make an Opening Day roster for the first time in his big league career. … [Read more...] about Jordan Beck Enters Camp As Favorite For Rockies’ Right Field Job
Which Teams Should Still Sign A Free Agent Starter?
Spring training is beginning to kick off around the league, and as is perennially the case, there are a handful of notable free agents still looking for homes. That's of particular importance for the group of starting pitchers who still remain unsigned. Over the years, we've typically (not always) seen late-signing hitters struggle less than late-signing pitchers. Starting … [Read more...] about Which Teams Should Still Sign A Free Agent Starter?