The Colorado Rockies faced a number of tough decisions this offseason and eventually parted ways with a number of key players from the 2010 team. Here’s how players who appeared with the Rockies last season are faring with their new teams in spring training.
Catcher Jordan Pacheco, reliever Bruce Billings and first baseman Brad Eldred among 24 players on US team that will play in qualifying tournament next month in Puerto Rico.
Rosters will expand to 40 players early next week, and with the recent spate of injuries in the Colorado Rockies bullpen, the team is certain to add a few players. Who might be among the September additions to the Rockies roster?
The Colorado Rockies officially get their All-Star shortstop and cleanup hitter back Tuesday after activating Troy Tulowitzki from the disabled list. The Rockies designated Brad Eldred for assignment to make room on the roster.
Reliever Taylor Buchholz finished his rehab stint and could be added to the Colorado Rockies bullpen on Friday.
The Colorado Rockies pulled to within one game of the San Diego Padres in the National League West with another good effort from Jason Hammel and three home runs from an offense that has outhomered the Padres 18-3 this season.
The Colorado Rockies’ have put their late-inning hitting woes are far behind them and for the second consecutive night beat the St. Louis Cardinals with a walkoff home run.
Todd Helton’s bad back finally lands him on the disabled list and the Colorado Rockies bring up minor-league veteran Brad Eldred to take his place.
