Overview
- Byrnes, a longtime Dodgers executive with four World Series titles on his résumé, reunites with president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta to tackle a rebuild following Colorado’s 43–119 season.
- DePodesta and Byrnes emphasize investment in analytics, information technology, scouting and player development, with a mandate to eliminate silos and build a coherent organizational identity.
- The club signaled roster flexibility by placing catcher Drew Romo on waivers, where he was claimed by the Orioles, and right-hander Anthony Molina, who was claimed by the Braves.
- Coaching turnover centers on pitching, with departures that include major-league pitching coach Darryl Scott and bullpen coach Dustin Garneau, plus minor-league pitching leaders Flint Wallace and Doug Linton, as the staff is reworked under manager Warren Schaeffer.
- With the Winter Meetings starting next week, the Rockies are preparing for trades and hold the first Rule 5 Draft pick, which they could use to add pitching depth.