MLB Rumors: 3 players Rockies should trade now to jump start rebuild

3 players Rockies should trade now to jump start rebuild

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 18: Trevor Story #27 of the Colorado Rockies walks off the field after being caught trying to steal second base against the New York Mets for the final out in the ninth inning at Coors Field on April 18, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

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DENVER, CO – APRIL 1: Charlie Blackmon #19 of the Colorado Rockies jogs to right field before the start of the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Opening Day at Coors Field on April 1, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Dodgers 8-5. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

108. Trade Value: A-. player. Outfielder. Charlie Blackmon. 2. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis

Charlie Blackmon is a former second-round pick of the Rockies who made his MLB debut in 2011. Seeing him play elsewhere would just feel weird at this point.

But Blackmon will turn 35 years old in July. The Rockies should prefer to get some younger players in the outfield in place of the aging veteran.

Blackmon is a four-time All-Star with a career .861 OPS. He is off to an ugly start in 2021, but that should not be a cause for concern. The only thing possibly preventing an easy trade is the fact he has player options in 2022 and 2023. The one in 2022 is worth over $21 million, which may be high for most teams given Blackmon’s age.

He is still someone that should be moved sooner than later, if possible, to allow the Rockies to enter a new era. Blackmon probably saw the writing on the wall the moment Arenado was sent packing to St. Louis. The same is true for the final player on this list.

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