Overview
- Ottavino’s conversation with the club was reported by the Boston Globe, and the 40-year-old former Rockies reliever appeared in three games for the Yankees in 2025 and is currently a free agent.
- The position remains open after the Rockies moved on from reported finalists Amiel Sawdaye of the Diamondbacks and Matt Forman of the Guardians, according to The Athletic.
- Colorado is pursuing an external leader following the October exit of longtime executive Bill Schmidt after 26 years in the organization.
- Team executives have emphasized bringing in outside voices as the franchise seeks to modernize its approach following a 43-119 season and seven consecutive losing years.
- Ottavino has no front-office experience, marking him as an unconventional option compared with recent player-to-executive transitions that included prior executive exposure.