Scott Oberg might never pitch again, but he’s got another career in baseball waiting for him if he wants it.
The Rockies’ right-hander, who has not pitched since 2019 because of repeated blood clot issues, is on Colorado’s 40-man roster and the 60-day injured list. He remains out indefinitely, but since the regular season started Oberg’s taken on a special assignment role for the club’s scouting and player development departments.
Oberg’s focuses include analyzing film, serving as a consultant to his fellow pitchers, and traveling to scout Colorado’s minor league teams. It’s an expanded scouting/coaching role built off last season, when the former closer spent time helping the Rockies’ front office prepare for the draft.