In a crowded Colorado outfield, spring training will be a proving grounds.
The Rockies are carrying nine outfielders on their 40-man roster heading into the preseason at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, where a few guys have an inside edge to jobs but will be pushed by the robust number of players at the position.
Center fielder Brenton Doyle is the unit’s headliner, while Jordan Beck and Mickey Moniak are also returning starters who saw the most action in the corner outfield last year. Colorado also added the speedy Jake McCarthy, who can play all three positions and backup Doyle in centerfield, via trade with Arizona.