The Rockies and shortstop Ezequiel Tovar have agreed to a long-term contract extension that will run through at least the 2030 season. The 22-year-old Tovar will earn $63.5MM over the seven guaranteed years of the deal, and the Rockies hold a $20.5MM club option on his services for the 2031 season. Tovar is represented by the Rimas Sports Agency, and the extension will be … [Read more...] about Rockies To Extend Ezequiel Tovar
NL West Notes: McCarthy, Barnhart, Molina, Slater
The Diamondbacks have gotten a lot of trade interest in outfielder Jake McCarthy but Arizona isn’t yet interested in dealing the 26-year-old, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale writes. This isn’t the first time McCarthy’s name has surfaced in trade rumors, though the buzz quieted after McCarthy turned in a lackluster 2023 season. The outfielder finished fourth in NL Rookie of the … [Read more...] about NL West Notes: McCarthy, Barnhart, Molina, Slater
Rays Trade Greg Jones To Rockies
11:20am: The teams announced the trade. Colorado designated outfielder Sam Hilliard for assignment in order to open a spot on the 40-man roster for Jones. 10:55am: The Rockies are acquiring infielder/outfielder Greg Jones from the Rays in exchange for minor league left-hander Joe Rock, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. Jones, 26, was the Rays’ first-round pick back in 2019 — … [Read more...] about Rays Trade Greg Jones To Rockies
West Notes: Black, Giants, Soderstrom
Rockies manager Bud Black and owner Dick Monfort are discussing a contract extension that would keep Black in Colorado beyond the 2024 season, per a report from MLB.com’s Thomas Harding. Harding notes that while Black and Monfort acknowledged that they are “talking” about a deal, no agreement has been reached at this point and it’s unclear if a deal will come together prior to … [Read more...] about West Notes: Black, Giants, Soderstrom
Offseason In Review: Colorado Rockies
The Rockies won 59 games last season and made almost no significant additions. They can expect some internal improvements, but this should be one of the worst teams in the National League. Major League Signings C Jacob Stallings: One year, $2MM (including buyout of 2025 mutual option) RHP Dakota Hudson: One year, $1.5MM (eligible for arbitration through 2025) 2024 spending: … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Colorado Rockies