No strangers to making a splash on the opening day of the international signing period, the Rockies have agreed to a deal with infielder Larry Suero, MLB Pipeline’s No. 34 prospect in the 2025 class.

DETROIT -- First baseman Keston Hiura, who spent part of 2024 in the Detroit Tigers organization, has signed a minor-league deal with the Colorado Rockies, MLB.com reported this week. Hiura, 28, signed with the Tigers at the start of last spring training after spending his entire career in the Milwaukee Brewers organization.

The Colorado Rockies drafted outfielder Sam Hilliard in the 15th round of the 2015 MLB Draft from Wichita State University. At 6’4″ and 236 lbs, Hilliard’s plus speed and ability to hit for power intrigued the Rockies.

Hiura, who was one of the top prospects in the sport several years ago, is looking for another chance in Colorado.

The Athletic’s “desperate for more pitching” line doesn’t quite ring true. Right-hander Ryan Feltner is ready to bust out, and veteran lefties Kyle Freeland and Austin Gomber give the Rockies a chance to win when they take the mound.

The Colorado Rockies are starting the 2025 season soon, and tickets for single games will go on sale Wednesday.

Thairo Estrada is guaranteed $4 million in his one-year contract with the Colorado Rockies and can earn $750,000 in performance bonuses.

Authorities say an incident involving an elevator at a former Colorado gold mine that led to the death of a tour guide and trapped a group of tourists for hours last year was caused by “operator error.

Daniel Bard, who is still recovering from elbow surgery, is planning to return to the mound in February and land with a new club once the regular season begins.

Right-hander Jake Woodford has agreed to a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The New York Yankees have been the most aggressive team in baseball since losing Juan Soto to the New York Mets.