By all accounts, the Colorado Rockies have been active in the young off-season. First, Sam Hilliard was flipped to Atlanta for reliever Dylan Spain before the team re-signed SP José Ureña. An initial wave of outrights then freed up five spots on the 40-man roster. Those spots were quickly filled by the club when they traded for Nolan Jones before selecting the contracts of five prospects eligible for the Rule 5 draft this December.
The finishing touches were made when they claimed Brent Suter off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers before non-tendering long-time utility man Garrett Hampson.