DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 12: Jesus Tinoco #32 of the Colorado Rockies pitches during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Coors Field on September 12, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Cardinals defeated the Rockies 10-3. (Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
The deadline for protecting players from the Rule V draft was Friday and the Colorado Rockies decided to protect four players and let go of two.
The Colorado Rockies announced on Friday afternoon that they have selected the contracts of infielders Bret Boswell and Colton Welker along with left-handed pitchers Lucas Gilbreath and Helcris Olivarez.