Last week, the news that the Rockies non-tendered Brendan Rodgers hit me harder than I thought it would. It was brutal and frustrating to see him fall victim to injuries on a regular basis, but his potential always seemed to be worth the wait. Unfortunately, the Rockies 2015 first-round draft pick, who is one of only four Rockies to be a No. 2 or No. 3 pick in team history, just ran out of time.
Instead of a trade in his 2023 Gold Glove season, Rodgers got non-tendered, making him a free agent. The move leaves the Rockies empty-handed and trims about $6 million from the 2025 payroll.