The 2017 MLB Draft took place from Monday to Wednesday and this is what you need to know about the Colorado Rockies selections.
The Rockies did not have a first round pick as they forfeited by signing Ian Desmond, who was given a qualifying offer from the Rangers. The Rockies would’ve had pick No. 11 and needed to be within the top 10 have forfeited their second rounder instead of first. This will be the last year teams forfeit first rounders for qualified players as that several year rule was taken out in baseball’s new CBA (collective bargaining agreement.