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Rockies Acquire D-backs Outfielder Jake McCarthy for Prospect Josh Grosz

Colorado is betting McCarthy’s elite speed can reset his value at Coors Field.

Overview

  • Arizona receives right-hander Josh Grosz, a top-20 Rockies prospect per MLB Pipeline, in a one-for-one trade.
  • McCarthy, 28, has a .260/.324/.381 career slash line with 24 home runs and 83 steals across five MLB seasons.
  • He struggled in 2025, hitting .204/.247/.345 over 67 games and spending two months in Triple-A.
  • His 29.9 ft/sec sprint speed ranked among the fastest in MLB last season, and he has started across all three outfield spots.
  • The Rockies’ 40-man roster is full, so a move is required as they work to finalize Michael Lorenzen’s contract.