After years of baffling inaction at the MLB Trade Deadline, the Colorado Rockies finally did what fans have pleaded for since 2019: The became sellers at the deadline. After four-straight (soon to be five) losing seasons, two alienated superstars, and a change in general managers, the Rockies traded away multiple veteran players in exchange for a key organizational need. Older players on expiring or short-term contracts were dealt for minor league pitchers and prospects while clearing roster space for younger players to get more playing time.
1B/DH Mike Moustakas to LAA for RHP Connor Van Scoyoc
The first domino to fall was a month before the deadline but a promising sign of things to come.