Overview
- Colorado acquired McCarthy from Arizona for right-hander Josh Grosz, a top-20 Rockies prospect per MLB Pipeline, in a trade announced by both clubs Saturday.
- McCarthy has three years of club control remaining as he joins Colorado’s outfield mix.
- He struggled in 2025 with a .204/.247/.345 line over 222 plate appearances, a 60 wRC+, and a two-month demotion to Triple-A.
- He previously produced in 2024 with a .285/.349/.400 line and 25 steals and finished fourth in NL Rookie of the Year voting in 2022.
- Known for elite speed and solid defense, McCarthy brings range and stolen-base ability that the Rockies value for Coors Field’s expansive outfield.