Last offseason, the Rockies pulled off an unexpected blockbuster, signing free-agent outfielder Kris Bryant to a seven-year, $182 million contract. Don’t expect a sequel, even though the Rockies went 68-94 in 2022 for their fourth straight losing season.
Bryant’s contract was the biggest free-agent deal in Rockies history, but an early season back injury, followed by lingering plantar fasciitis, limited him to just 42 games. The Rockies are confident Bryant will report to spring training ready to play a full season.
Acquiring a solid starting pitcher would likely require trading a player such as Gold Glove second baseman Brendan Rodgers or third baseman Ryan McMahon. The Rockies are usually reluctant to make those kinds of deals, but in January 2016 former GM Jeff Bridich traded slugging outfielder Corey Dickerson to Tampa Bay in exchange for prospect German Marquez and veteran lefty reliever Jake McGee.
Even if Marquez can turn things around, Colorado desperately needs depth, even after it re-signed right-hander Jose Urena to a one-year, $3.5 million deal.Colorado needs help, no question about it. The bullpen’s 4.82 ERA was the highest in the majors and the 13th-highest in franchise history. Plus, Rockies relievers struck out just 532 batters, the third-fewest in the big leagues.
“We’ve expressed to Carlos our interest in him returning, but needless to say, his agent is going to do what’s right for them,” Schmidt said. “As things get closer we’ll talk with Carlos.” “We are very optimistic, from all of the reports that we got, that Tyler will bounce back,” Schmidt said. “You roll the dice, somewhat, that he is going to get back to full health. But I think Tyler is making big strides and we’re hopeful he’ll continue to improve. We optimistic we’ll will see him the last couple of the months of the season and we hope it carries over to 2024.”
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