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Rockies Trade for Bernardino, DFA Two Players

11/19/2025

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The Colorado Rockies acquired left-handed reliever Brennan Bernardino from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor-league outfielder Braiden Ward.
Brennan Bernardino, 34, posted a 3.14 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 2025.
He brings four years of team control to the Rockies.
Braiden Ward, 26, has elite speed and hit .290 with 57 stolen bases in 2025.
The Rockies also DFA'd two players after the trade.

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The Colorado Rockies acquired left-handed reliever Brennan Bernardino from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor-league outfielder Braiden Ward.
Brennan Bernardino, 34, posted a 3.14 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 2025.
He brings four years of team control to the Rockies.
Braiden Ward, 26, has elite speed and hit .290 with 57 stolen bases in 2025.
The Rockies also DFA'd two players after the trade.