2025 Colorado Rockies season

Offseason

The 2024 season ended with a 61-101 record for the Rockies, marking their second straight year with over 100 losses. That record was the second-worst in franchise history and the second-worst in all of Major League Baseball for 2024. Outfielder Charlie Blackmon announced on September 23 that he would retire after the season ended. On October 18, the team sent outfielder Jake Cave and right-handed pitchers Dakota Hudson and Peter Lambert outright to Triple-A Albuquerque, but all three declined the assignment and became free agents. Catcher Jacob Stallings declined his mutual option on November 4, also becoming a free agent. On November 22, the Rockies non-tendered right-handed pitcher Cal Quantrill and second baseman Brendan Rodgers, making them free agents as well. Outfielder Greg Jones was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox on March 26, 2025.

Manager Bud Black received a one-year contract extension on October 8, 2024, bringing him back for a ninth season. That same day, the team announced that bullpen coach Reid Cornelius and assistant hitting coach P.J. Pilittere would not return. Dustin Garneau was named the new bullpen coach on October 25. On November 2, the Rockies acquired utility player Owen Miller from the Milwaukee Brewers for cash considerations.

They claimed right-handed pitcher Jimmy Herget off waivers from the Chicago Cubs on November 8. Left-handed pitcher Jack O'Loughlin was signed to a minor-league contract with a spring training invitation on November 14. Minor-league outfielder Zac Veen was added to the 40-man roster on November 19 to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. The team re-signed catcher Jacob Stallings to a one-year major league deal with a mutual option for 2026 on November 20.

Utility player Kyle Farmer was signed to a one-year major league deal with a mutual option for 2026 on November 23. Catcher Austin Nola signed a minor-league contract with a spring training invitation on December 8, and right-handed pitcher Diego Castillo did the same on December 26. On January 9, 2025, the Rockies finalized a one-year major league contract with a mutual option for 2026 with second baseman Thairo Estrada. Right-handed pitcher Jake Woodford signed a minor-league deal with a spring training invitation on January 12.

Preseason

The Rockies issued 23 non-roster spring training invitations on January 24, 2025. Pitchers and catchers reported to Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Arizona on February 13, with the full squad arriving February 18 and the first Cactus League game on February 21. On February 19, the club signed left-handed pitcher Scott Alexander to a one-year major league deal, designating infielder Aaron Schunk for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot. Outfielder Nolan Jones was traded to the Cleveland Guardians for utility player Tyler Freeman on March 22. The following day, the Rockies selected the contract of outfielder Nick Martini.

Transactions

On March 27, the Rockies placed right-handed pitcher Jeff Criswell on the 15-day injured list (IL) retroactive to March 24 (Tommy John surgery), placed left-handed pitcher Austin Gomber on the 15-day IL retroactive to March 24 (left shoulder soreness), placed second baseman Thairo Estrada on the 10-day IL retroactive to March 24 (right wrist fracture), signed free agent center fielder Mickey Moniak, and designated left fielder Sam Hilliard for assignment.

On March 31, Sam Hilliard was sent outright to Triple-A Albuquerque. On April 6, right-handed pitcher Bradley Blalock was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque, and the contract of right-handed pitcher Chase Dollander was purchased from Albuquerque. On April 7, outfielder Jordan Beck was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque. On April 8, outfielder Zac Veen was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque.

On April 13, infielder Adael Amador was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque, and utility player Tyler Freeman was placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to April 11 (left oblique strain). On April 14, the contract of catcher Braxton Fulford was selected from Triple-A Albuquerque, right-handed pitcher Jeff Criswell was transferred to the 60-day IL (Tommy John surgery), and outfielder Kris Bryant was placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to April 13. On April 17, outfielder Brenton Doyle was placed on the bereavement list.

On April 19, the contract of infielder Aaron Schunk was selected from Triple-A Albuquerque, outfielder Jordan Beck was recalled from Albuquerque, infielder Ezequiel Tovar was placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to April 16 (left hip contusion), and left-handed pitcher Austin Gomber was placed on the 60-day IL (left shoulder soreness). On April 20, right-handed pitcher Jaden Hill was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque, the contract of right-handed pitcher Zach Agnos was selected from Albuquerque, left-handed pitcher Evan Justice was designated for assignment, and right-handed pitcher Victor Vodnik was placed on the 15-day IL retroactive to April 17 (right shoulder inflammation).

On April 21, left-handed pitcher Luis Peralta was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque. On April 23, left-handed pitcher Evan Justice was sent outright to Triple-A Albuquerque, outfielder Zac Veen was optioned to Albuquerque, and outfielder Brenton Doyle was activated from the bereavement list.