Rockies Sign Thairo Estrada to $3.25M Contract

The Colorado Rockies have agreed to a one-year contract with Thairo Estrada, a versatile infielder who will primarily play second base. Estrada, who was waived by the San Francisco Giants after an injury-plagued 2024 season where he hit .217, will earn $3.25 million with a mutual option for 2026. This signing follows the Rockies' decision to non-tender former second baseman Brendan Rodgers. Estrada has shown better performance in previous seasons, batting .266 with a .736 OPS between 2021 and 2023. His move to the Rockies comes with the potential for improved statistics due to playing at Coors Field. The team also signed Kyle Farmer and plans to use him and rookie Aaron Schunk as utility players, filling the gap left by Rodgers.