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After an otherwise quiet winter for a club coming off its second consecutive 100-loss season, the Colorado Rockies have made a lot of transactions to finalize their Opening Day roster.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 22

Rockies hit with brutal Thairo Estrada injury diagnosis

The Colorado Rockies were dealt a major blow with news that second baseman Thairo Estrada will miss four to eight weeks due to a broken right wrist. Estrada sustained the injury after being hit by a pitch from Texas Rangers’ Kumar Rocker, disrupting Colorado’s plans just one week before Opening Day.

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / March 21

Rockies 2B Thairo Estrada (wrist) out 4 to 8 weeks

Colorado Rockies second baseman Thairo Estrada will miss between four to eight weeks after sustaining a non-displaced fracture in his right wrist, manager Bud Black told reporters Friday.

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Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / March 21

What is Rockies' Plan B with Thairo Estrada injury?

The Colorado Rockies had a plan to improve at second base this season. However, one wayward pitch on Thursday night changed those plans in an instant.

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Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Rockies infielder to miss four to eight weeks with broken wrist

Rockies infielder Thairo Estrada has a broken right wrist, suffered after being hit by a pitch Thursday, and will miss four to eight weeks. Manager Bud Black passed the information on to reporters, including Bob Nightengale of USA Today and Thomas Harding of MLB.com.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 5

State of the Position, 2025: Second Base

The newly-signed second baseman will hold down the keystone for the Rockies Change is as natural a part of life as anything. Resist though we might, it comes for us all the same.

Colorado Rockies News / New Baseball Media / March 4

2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies endured a difficult 2024 season, as the team finished last in the NL West with a 61-101 record. Colorado’s in the midst of a massive rebuild, and that effort will continue into 2025.

Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / January 14

Colorado Rockies Earn Props For 'Sneaky Good' Thairo Estrada Free Agent Signing

The Colorado Rockies haven't been too active on the free agent market as of late, but one of their more recent additions is being heralded as a solid under-the-radar movie.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

Rocky Mountain High: Veteran Second Baseman Targets Stellar Season Ahead

The Colorado Rockies officially signed veteran second baseman Thairo Estrada to a one-year deal worth $1 million guaranteed with a mutual option for 2026.

MLB News / Just Baseball / January 10

Thairo Estrada and His Future With the Colorado Rockies

On Thursday, not long after his one-year deal with a mutual option for the 2026 campaign became official, Thairo Estrada was ready to embrace his role in helping rebuild the Colorado Rockies.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 9

Thairo Estrada discusses goals as he joins Rockies

After being considered by many one of the cornerstone players for the San Francisco Giants as recently as two seasons ago, Thairo Estrada is hoping to deliver that same kind of impact now with the Colorado Rockies.

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MLB News / McCovey Chronicles / December 11

Thairo Estrada joins the Colorado Rockies

The former SF Giants infielder is staying the National League West on a one-year deal, in a new ballpark that might really help his offensive numbers The San Francisco Giants gave up on Thairo Estrada at the end of August.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 11

Colorado Rockies Signing Veteran Infielder Thairo Estrada to 1-Year Contract

The Colorado Rockies have agreed to sign second baseman Thairo Estrada to a one-year contract, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand was first to report Tuesday. Estrada, 28, got waived by the San Francisco Giants in August.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 10

Rockies add former Giants, Yankees infielder on Major League deal

The Colorado Rockies are stuck between a rock and a hard place; they don’t have much financial wiggle room, operating under a relatively shoestring budget, and they’re coming off a 2024 season in which they lost 101 games.

Colorado Buffaloes News / BuffZone / December 10

Thairo Estrada, Rockies agree to one-year deal, source says

DALLAS — The Rockies have found their second baseman — for 2025, at least. Colorado agreed to a one-year, big-league contract with veteran Thairo Estrada on Tuesday, a major league source confirmed.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 10

Versatile veteran to sign with Rockies following rough season

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 8

Yankees interested in 2B Thairo Estrada

New York is now the second team known to be in on Estrada’s market, as the Rockies were also linked to the veteran earlier this week.

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Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / December 7

Rockies Exploring Intriguing Option at Second Base

The Colorado Rockies are looking at an intriguing option at second base to replace recently non-tendered second baseman Brendan Rodgers. Per MLB insider Thomas Harding, the Rockies have shown interest in free-agent second baseman Thairo Estrada.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / December 7

Report: Yankees eyeing reunion with former infielder in free agency

The New York Yankees may be bringing back a player who debuted for them before the pandemic. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported Saturday that the Yankees are among the teams with interest in signing veteran infielder Thairo Estrada.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 7

Yankees Have Interest in Reunion With Versatile Infielder, Per Insider

With a clear need for infield depth, the New York Yankees are reportedly considering a familiar name. On Saturday, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reported that the Yankees are among the teams interested in free-agent Thairo Estrada.

Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / December 7

Colorado Rockies Linked to Veteran Free Agent Second Baseman Thairo Estrada

The Colorado Rockies are in the market for a second baseman, MLB.com's Thomas Harding reported Friday. Per Harding, one name to watch is Thairo Estrada.