Even though general manager Bill Schmidt said that the team had “considered all options” with former top prospect and Gold Glove winning second baseman Brendan Rodgers, it came as no surprise when the Colorado Rockies chose to non-tender him last month.
Rodgers, now 28-years-old, had long struggled with injuries and failing to live up to the expectations of his draft pedigree. Due an estimated $5.5 million in arbitration and with austerity measures looming large, the Rockies chose to cut Rodgers loose after failing to find a trade partner.
While it obviously stings to see Rodgers walk for nothing, the Rockies at least had multiple options for the keystone in 2025.