While Colorado management made it clear that Tony Wolters and Tom Murphy would do well for the Rockies behind the plate, there was still talk of bringing in someone like Matt Wieters to fill the mentor role that Nick Hundley had played for the Rockies in 2016.
Well, things have changed for the Rockies behind the plate in the early part of the season. Wolters is currently out with a concussion and Murphy is still shelved with a fractured forearm. When Wolters went out with his concussion during Colorado’s recent road trip in San Diego, it opened the door for the 36-year-old Hanigan to join his fourth Major League team.