The Colorado Rockies aren't one of the teams going to spend the most money or trade capital this offseason to acquire talent, but that doesn't mean they can't acquire some interesting players.
With a need in the outfield, the Rockies going out and acquiring a new outfielder makes a lot of sense. And the one they eventually landed on is a very fascinating addition.
As the Rockies announced, they have traded for Arizona Diamondbacks speedster Jake McCarthy in exchange for top-20 prospect on MLB Pipeline, right-handed pitcher Josh Grosz.
Rockies acquire Jake McCarthy from D-Backs
"We have acquired OF Jake McCarthy from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for RHP Josh Grosz." The Rockies announced. "Welcome to the Mile High City, Jake!"
McCarthy is a 28-year-old outfielder who's struggled to stay in the Majors with the Diamondbacks over the last few years.
With three more years of club control, the Rockies are getting an outfielder with some long-term potential if he can utilize his speed in Colorado.
In the large outfields at Coors Field, McCarthy might be one of the more fun outfielders to watch this upcoming season. His blazing speed, combined with solid defense, should be a fun combination in Colorado.
The left-handed hitter isn't a big presence at the plate, coming off a 2025 season across 67 games where he had just a.204 average and an OPS of.591.
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But, in 2024, he had a.285 average and an OPS of.749 in 142 games. Back in 2022, McCarthy hit.283 with a.769 OPS in a very strong season.
From 2022 until 2024, McCarthy stole 23, 26, and 25 bases while being caught 13 times over those three seasons.
While not a big home run hitter, McCarthy is a decent bat, with a career 96 OPS+, a very fast runner who can steal bases and get to fly balls that many others in the Majors cannot reach.
This is a fun addition for the Rockies. While Grosz isn't a low price, the potential that McCarthy brings is enough to be excited about, especially if he can get back to his even-year production from 2022 and 2024 this upcoming 2026 season.
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