This is a relatively low risk on a player who has been through thick and thin with the Rockies and now management seemingly returning the favor. In 2017, being his best in the majors, he pitched 85 innings with a 2.65 ERA becoming a quiet but straight forward leader in one of the best Rockies’ bullpens ever. Rusin had the worst year of his career as a reliever in an injury plagued 2018 season. He only pitched 52.2 innings with a 6.09 ERA.
General Manager Jeff Bridich praised Rusin early in November to the Denver Post considering him a rebound candidate because of the way he has pitched in the past.