The logistics of a lockout and what they mean for the Rockies

Cory Cohen outlines the potential impact of an impending Major League Baseball lockout on the Colorado Rockies. The current collective bargaining agreement between MLB and the MLBPA expires on December 1, 2026, and a work stoppage is widely expected following stalled negotiations. During a lockout, all major league roster transactions, communications, and facility access cease, leaving teams a narrow window in November to conduct business.

For the Rockies, owner Dick Monfort is serving on the owners' negotiating committee as an advocate for a salary cap. Purple Row notes that top prospect Charlie Condon remains exempt from lockout restrictions because he is not on the 40-man roster, allowing him to participate in minor league team activities without interruption.