MLB Trade Rumors

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

Kodai Senga has yet to pitch in a game this spring. The 2023 All-Star and Rookie of the Year runner-up is nursing a right shoulder strain. Although Andy Martino of SNY reported on Wednesday that “the word” on Senga’s health remained “very positive,” an update on Friday afternoon from Tim Healey of Newsday Sports is a little less optimistic. Initially, Senga was to be shut down … [Read more...] about NL Pitching Notes: Senga, Ferrer, Rockies

1:31pm: The teams have now announced the move. Baltimore isn’t making a corresponding transaction at this time. Colorado placed Senzatela on the 60-day injured list. 1:20pm: The Rockies have reacquired outfielder Sam Hilliard, claiming him off waivers from the Orioles, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. Neither Colorado nor Baltimore has announced the move yet. The Rox will … [Read more...] about Rockies Claim Sam Hilliard

There hasn’t been “too much” talk between Christian Walker’s representatives and the Diamondbacks about a contract extension, though the first baseman told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic that he “loves” playing for the team.  However, Walker is also interested in the idea of testing free agency next winter after the humble beginnings of his career, as he bounced around to … [Read more...] about NL West Notes: Walker, D’Backs, Winn, Matsui, Amador, Rockies

The Rockies are evaluating righties Justin Lawrence and Tyler Kinley as potential closing options in camp, writes Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post. Both pitchers held the ninth inning at points last season and are battling for the job to open this year. Colorado began last year with Pierce Johnson in the closing role. Johnson struggled and was bumped from the ninth inning … [Read more...] about Rockies Notes: Lawrence, Kinley, Bard, Bouchard