Rockies Reinstate Thairo Estrada From 60-Day Injured List

The Colorado Rockies reinstated second baseman Thairo Estrada from the 60-day injured list on May 23, 2025, after he recovered from a broken right wrist sustained in March. Estrada, who had been sidelined all season, immediately rejoined the starting lineup batting cleanup against the New York Mets and took over as the team's everyday second baseman. He showed promise during a five-game rehab stint with Triple-A Albuquerque, batting .304, and is expected to provide a much-needed boost to the Rockies, who struggled with a 9-47 record through 56 games, the worst in modern MLB history. Estrada, a 29-year-old veteran with prior experience playing for the Yankees and Giants, is seen as a player who plays hard and loves the game, offering middle-infield depth and potential offensive contributions at hitter-friendly Coors Field. In a corresponding roster move, the Rockies optioned infield prospect Adael Amador to Triple-A and designated outfielder Nick Martini for assignment, also adding outfielder Sam Hilliard to the active roster. Estrada's return is highly anticipated as the team looks to improve its performance in the National League West.