The Rockies have signed right-hander Diego Castillo to a minor league contract, according to Aram Leighton of Just Baseball Media. The pact includes an invitation for Castillo (who turns 31 next month) to attend Colorado’s big league spring camp. Castillo is best known for his five-year run as a workhorse in the Rays’ and Mariners’ bullpens from 2018-22, as the righty posted a … [Read more...] about Rockies Sign Diego Castillo To Minors Deal
Rockies To Sign Thairo Estrada
The Rockies have agreed to a one-year, $3.25MM contract with Thairo Estrada, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The deal comes with a mutual option for 2026 or a $750K buyout. However, if either side declines the mutual option, the Rockies will still have the opportunity to retain Estrada via arbitration for one more year due to his Super Two status. Estrada, 29 in February, … [Read more...] about Rockies To Sign Thairo Estrada
Nationals Win Draft Lottery
Major League Baseball conducted its third annual draft lottery this afternoon at the Winter Meetings. The Nationals won the lottery and will pick first overall. They’ll be followed by the Angels and Mariners. Washington had just above a 10% chance of securing the top pick, the fourth-highest odds. Here’s the first round … [Read more...] about Nationals Win Draft Lottery
Rockies Sign Austin Nola To Minors Deal
The Rockies have signed catcher Austin Nola to a minor league deal, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand (X link). Nola will receive an invitation to the Rockies’ big league spring camp. After signing a split contract with the Royals last winter, Nola didn’t appear in a single game in the Show, though he was briefly called up to Kansas City’s roster for a few days in June. … [Read more...] about Rockies Sign Austin Nola To Minors Deal
Rockies Pursuing Second Base Addition
The Rockies remain in the market for a second baseman, tweets Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Former division rival Thairo Estrada could be a target, Harding adds. Colorado moved on from Brendan Rodgers at last month’s non-tender deadline. They immediately followed up by signing Kyle Farmer to a $3.25MM free agent contract. Farmer is the projected starter at the keystone for now, … [Read more...] about Rockies Pursuing Second Base Addition