The Colorado Rockies drafted outfielder Sam Hilliard in the 15th round of the 2015 MLB Draft from Wichita State University. At 6’4″ and 236 lbs, Hilliard’s plus speed and ability to hit for power intrigued the Rockies.

No strangers to making a splash on the opening day of the international signing period, the Rockies have agreed to a deal with infielder Larry Suero, MLB Pipeline’s No. 34 prospect in the 2025 class.

Hiura, who was one of the top prospects in the sport several years ago, is looking for another chance in Colorado.

The Athletic’s “desperate for more pitching” line doesn’t quite ring true. Right-hander Ryan Feltner is ready to bust out, and veteran lefties Kyle Freeland and Austin Gomber give the Rockies a chance to win when they take the mound.

Daniel Bard, who is still recovering from elbow surgery, is planning to return to the mound in February and land with a new club once the regular season begins.

With the start of spring training a little over a month away, MLB teams are still trying to piece together their rosters.

The Rockies signed Martini to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

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Regular season and spring training game times for all Major League Baseball teams were announced Thursday, including the start times for all Arizona Diamondbacks games at Chase Field. The Diamondbacks open the spring slate on Feb.

The Rockies have agreed to minor league deals with Keston Hiura and Nick Martini. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

This is how it feels, anyway, and it isn't just because the Dodgers were revealed as the winners of the Rōki Sasaki sweepstakes on Friday. It is a big deal that one of the most talented pitchers on Earth is destined for Dodger Blue, but there's more going on here.