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Rockies trade Joe Rock to Tampa Bay, designate Sam Hilliard for assignment

As spring training draws to an end, the Colorado Rockies announced reports that they have traded left-handed pitching prospect Joe Rock to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for outfielder/shortstop prospect Greg Jones. MLB Insider Robert Murray of FanSided was the first to report the deal. Additionally, to make room on the 40-man roster, the Rockies have designated outfielder Sam Hilliard for assignment.

The Rockies announced today that they have acquired INF/OF Greg Jones from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for LHP Joe Rock. To make room on the 40-man roster OF Sam Hilliard has been designated for assignment.