A primer on the Rockies’ 40-man roster

Skyler Timmins examines the Colorado Rockies' 40-man roster situation as the offseason begins, highlighting the decisions required ahead of critical November deadlines. The club will see four pitchers enter free agency: Kyle Freeland, José Quintana, Jordan Romano, and Tomoyuki Sugano. Additionally, Colorado must clear roster space to reinstate six injured players from the 60-day injured list, including Kris Bryant, Chase Dollander, and Welinton Herrera.

Timmins identifies core position players like Hunter Goodman and Ezequiel Tovar as locks, while arguing that Kris Bryant and bubble players such as Zac Veen, Adael Amador, and Jimmy Herget face uncertain futures. With Rule 5 protection decisions due by November 17 and the non-tender deadline on November 20, the Rockies must reshape their roster quickly.