Overview
- Dick Monfort said he will scale back his hands-on role to focus on owners’ labor matters, as Walker Monfort oversees day-to-day operations with DePodesta reporting to him.
- DePodesta’s first steps are staff evaluations, hiring a manager and a general manager, and establishing a pitching philosophy, with no firm timetable as a reported goal targets a GM by the Winter Meetings.
- The overhaul follows a 43–119 season and a third straight 100-loss year, reinforcing the need for a comprehensive reset of culture and talent.
- Returning to MLB after a decade with the Browns, DePodesta said he will take informed risks and fully own decisions as he works to change the organization’s trajectory.
- Colorado evaluated roughly 30 candidates before this hire, and early roster discussions include being open to trading from outfield depth to acquire pitching, with ownership touting increased non-player operations investment.