After the Colorado Rockies parted ways with veteran catcher and former All-Star Game MVP Elias Díaz on Wednesday, fans knew something was brewing. And that something was the long-awaited debut of Drew Romo (pre-season No. 7 PuRP).
Since Romo was drafted 35th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft — the highest pick the Rockies have ever used on a catcher — fans have been eagerly awaiting the “catcher of the future” to join the club and make an impact.
After rocketing through the Rockies’ system, Romo played 85 games in Albuquerque this year after a late promotion in 2023.