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3d ago

Rockies Trade Tyler Kinley to Braves for Prospect Austin Smith

Colorado is prioritizing farm system depth by acquiring 26-year-old prospect Austin Smith pending final approval.

Jul 28, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Tyler Kinley (40) delivers a pitch in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand first reported the deal, with Thomas Harding confirming the Rockies will receive right-handed reliever Austin Smith once paperwork is complete.
  • Smith, a 26-year-old University of Arizona alumnus, posted a 4.31 ERA across 29 Double-A Columbus outings this season.
  • Kinley, 34, logged a 5.05 ERA over 318 appearances with Colorado, featuring some of the league’s best Statcast metrics for limiting exit velocity and hard contact.
  • This season, Kinley struggled at Coors Field (7.52 ERA) but thrived on the road (4.28 ERA), making him a tradable veteran asset.
  • The swap continues the Rockies’ strategy of leveraging their partnership with Atlanta to replenish their pitching pipeline ahead of the deadline.