"The Rockies are starting from scratch, and new baseball ops leaders Paul DePodesta and Josh Byrnes have a long list of issues to address. It'll be a yearslong process, but in the short term, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post writes that it's "likely" the team will bring in some short-term help at first base or second base."
"Saunders adds, as has been previously suggested, that the Rockies could listen on their young outfielders as they look to bring in controllable starting pitching. Center fielder Brenton Doyle was Colorado's most sought-after player at this summer's deadline, Saunders adds. Both first base and second base are clear areas of need in Denver (as is third base, for what it's worth)."
"Last year's leader in reps at first base, Michael Toglia, was already non-tendered after a poor season. Second basemen Kyle Farmer and Thairo Estrada both struggled and became free agents. Prospect Adael Amador hit well in Triple-A but struggled immensely in 41 big league games. It's a similar story with 23-year-old Kyle Karros at the hot corner."
The Colorado Rockies are undertaking a rebuild under new baseball operations leaders Paul DePodesta and Josh Byrnes. Short-term roster needs center on first base and second base, with third base also a concern. Ezequiel Tovar provides a reliable shortstop option under team control through at least 2030. Michael Toglia was non-tendered after a poor season, while Kyle Farmer and Thairo Estrada struggled and reached free agency. Adael Amador and Kyle Karros have shown strong upper-minors offense but have struggled in major-league opportunities. Recent high draft picks Ethan Holliday and Charlie Condon offer longer-term corner-infield upside. The club may trade young outfielders to acquire controllable starting pitching, and the free-agent market contains lower-cost first-base options.
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