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MLB rumors: Boston Red Sox roster moves, Colorado Rockies trade chips, Chicago White Sox at top of list

By Kevin Henry

Jun 20, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Red Sox infielder Christian Arroyo (39) runs to second on a double while driving in two runs against the Minnesota Twins during the seventh inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 20, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Red Sox infielder Christian Arroyo (39) runs to second on a double while driving in two runs against the Minnesota Twins during the seventh inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports /
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Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Pierce Johnson. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Pierce Johnson. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

MLB rumors: Colorado Rockies GM confirms trade interest in bullpen arms

While the direction the Red Sox will take at the trade deadline is still up in the air, the Colorado Rockies have two choices at the upcoming trade deadline. They can sell some of their desirable arms and bats, or stand pat as they have during recent deadlines.

According to Colorado general manager Bill Schmidt in this interview with The Denver Post, “Some teams have reached out, mostly on our bullpen guys. I’m not going to name names, but there has been interest there.”

Those “bullpen guys” are most likely left-handers Brent Suter and Brad Hand, as well as right-hander Pierce Johnson. All three players are with the Rockies on one-year deals, with Hand having a team option in his contract for the 2024 season as well.

The 33-year-old Hand has postseason experience, including throwing two scoreless innings for the Philadelphia Phillies in last season’s World Series. That could be valuable to a team with postseason aspirations. Johnson has racked up 13 saves this year, but has struggled in his two July appearances, allowing three earned runs in 1.2 innings as his ERA has climbed to 6.49 and WHIP to 1.817. Meanwhile, Suter is having the best season of the three relievers (2.81 ERA/3.41 FIP/1.176 WHIP) but is working his way back from an oblique injury.

Schmidt also said the team would listen to offers on position players, including long-time outfielder Charlie Blackmon. Chuck Nazty could provide a left-handed bat that might be of interest to other teams, but leaving Colorado would be an interesting choice as he could veto any trade after playing 13 seasons, all with the Rockies.

“If something came up, I would sit down with Charlie and talk to him about that,” Schmidt said. “He’s meant a lot to this franchise. He deserves that kind of respect.”

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