The Colorado Rockies announced that they have claimed outfielder Sam Hilliard off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. MLB.com’s Thomas Harding was the first to report the move.
To increase competition in the outfield, the #Rockies are reuniting with Sam Hilliard by claiming him off waivers from the #Orioles. Hilliard hit .212 with 29 HR and 71 RBIs in 214 games with the Rox (2019-22). Hilliard played 40 games with the #Braves last year (.236, 3 HR).
— Thomas Harding (@harding_at_mlb) February 28, 2024
Hilliard, originally a 15th-round draft pick in 2015, spent time roaming the Coors Field outfield from 2019-2022.