Rockies prospect Charlie Condon suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left wrist, reports Manny Randhawa of MLB.com. He’ll be in a splint for a month and will not resume baseball activities for six weeks. Condon will not require surgery, but this will delay his season debut until at least May. Colorado drafted Condon third overall last summer. The righty-hitting … [Read more...] about Rockies’ Prospect Charlie Condon Sustains Non-Displaced Wrist Fracture
Rockies Option Drew Romo, Adael Amador
The Rockies announced Wednesday that they’ve optioned catcher Drew Romo and second baseman Adael Amador. Both players made their MLB debuts last season but will start this year in the minors. That’s more notable for Romo. Colorado called up the former second-round pick last August in tandem with the decision to release veteran Elias Díaz. Romo started 13 games behind the plate. … [Read more...] about Rockies Option Drew Romo, Adael Amador
Jeff Criswell To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Right-hander Jeff Criswell is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, per an announcement from the Rockies. Criswell will miss the entire 2025 season, and the timing of the injury puts at least the beginning of his 2026 season in doubt as well. Criswell, 26 next week, made his big league debut with the Rockies just last season. A second-round pick by the Athletics in the 2020 draft, … [Read more...] about Jeff Criswell To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Pirates Claim Justin Lawrence
The Pirates have claimed right-hander Justin Lawrence off waivers from the Rockies, reports Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Colorado placed Lawrence on waivers over the weekend. The Bucs haven’t formally announced the claim and will need to make a 40-man roster move to accommodate Lawrence once the transaction becomes official. Lawrence, 30, agreed to a $975K salary earlier this … [Read more...] about Pirates Claim Justin Lawrence
Mike Moustakas To Retire
The Royals announced that they will have a ceremony on May 31st to honor Mike Moustakas as he retires as a Royal. Presumably, he will sign a ceremonial one-day contract to retire with the club with whom he spent most of his career. Moustakas, now 36, was selected second overall in the 2007 draft. Taken out of Chatsworth High School, Moustakas was one of several high-profile … [Read more...] about Mike Moustakas To Retire