The Colorado Rockies needed their catchers to play better entering the 2019 season. Tony Wolters and Chris Iannetta formed a solid defensive duo in 2018, but even acknowledging that value, they needed to provide more punch on offense. The Rockies couldn’t afford for catcher to be a black hole in the lineup for another season.
Iannetta has missed early time with injuries. Drew Butera has filled in admirably, but unfortunately he has looked like Drew Butera when he bats. That has put a lot of pressure on Wolters.