The Rockies are open for trades leading to the deadline, having dealt Ryan McMahon to the Yankees. They are considering trading relievers, including Bird, who shows improved performance in 2025 with a 4.05 ERA and significantly increased strikeout rate. Bird's usage of a sweeper pitch has contributed to his success. The Rockies are also looking to trade other controllable relievers, representing a strategic shift in their approach to the trade deadline, moving away from their previous hesitance in trading players.
Ryan McMahon was traded to the Yankees, indicating the Rockies are actively selling players as the trade deadline approaches. Colorado is open to trading relievers, including Bird.
Bird's performance improved significantly in 2025, posting a 4.05 ERA and a 26.7% strikeout rate over 53.1 innings, demonstrating effectiveness at Coors Field.
Bird's SIERA of 3.19 emphasizes his strong performance, despite a higher .352 BABIP suggesting his ERA has been inflated. The adoption of the sweeper as a primary pitch has enhanced his strikeout rate.
The Rockies are also considering trading Victor Vodnik and Seth Halvorsen, marking a strategic shift for the organization that had previously avoided trading pending free agents.
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