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For the Colorado Rockies, a fourth consecutive season with more than 100 losses might make the idea of an aggressive offseason seem far-fetched. Yet a closer look reveals reasons for the front office to take bold action in the coming months.
Consider that the Rockies won 15 more games than they did in 2025, a year when they narrowly avoided the worst record in Major League Baseball history. That improvement came despite a starting rotation that consistently put the team at a disadvantage, and it was largely fueled by an offense that finally found its rhythm.
Yes, this franchise has long been known for its bats more than its arms—attracting pitchers to Coors Field is a perpetual challenge—but the 2026 offense was different. It featured a slugger who launched 41 home runs, as well as Mickey Moniak, a steady offensive contributor. It is no longer just the Goodman and Moniak show.
On the pitching side, the bullpen offered some encouraging signs. While most relievers did not post eye-catching overall numbers, Juan Mejia and Jimmy Herget both performed significantly better over their final 15 appearances than their ERAs might suggest. Combine that with a truly phenomenal season from Brennan Bernardino, who finished with a 2.81 ERA, and there is at least a glimmer of hope for the relief corps.
Offensively, the team is now well-rounded, and the bullpen has positive developments. However, the rotation posted a 7.00 ERA after the trade deadline, and no team can win with that level of performance.
Colorado boasts plenty of exciting, young talent at the plate, which was on full display throughout 2026 with an NL Rookie of the Year contender. It is also somewhat unfortunate that Cole Carrigg did not make his debut until June, or his name would be right in the mix as well. In 93 games since his call-up, he hit 12 home runs, drove in 53 runs, and posted an .818 OPS.
The outfield also saw a breakout season from 29-year-old Jake McCarthy, who contributed 15 home runs, 83 RBI, and 32 stolen bases. The position players are definitely solidified.
One also has to think that Charlie Condon will make his inevitable debut at some point in 2027, if not sooner. The bats are doing their part, and the team is headed in the right direction, but they will never find success if the pitching staff doesn't see major improvements.
Key Analysis
The Rockies face a critical offseason. Their offense and bullpen show promise, but the rotation's post-deadline collapse underscores the urgent need for pitching upgrades. With young stars emerging and more talent on the horizon, the front office has a golden opportunity to accelerate the rebuild by making aggressive moves to acquire quality arms. Failure to do so could waste the progress made by the offense and prolong the team's losing ways.
Originally reported by headtopics.