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Rockies Trade for McCarthy to Strengthen Outfield Depth

1/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Colorado Rockies acquired outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Arizona Diamondbacks for minor league pitcher Josh Grosz.
McCarthy, 28, hit .204 with four homers in 67 games in 2025.
Grosz, 23, was part of a prior trade with the Yankees and posted a 5.87 ERA in High-A.
The move signals a strategy to boost outfield depth under Paul DePodesta, the Rockies' new president of baseball operations.

History

Historical Context

In 2015, the New York Mets made a pivotal trade by acquiring Yoenis Céspedes, who hit 17 home runs after joining the team, helping them clinch the National League East title. This strategic move highlighted the importance of trades in reshaping team dynamics, a trend seen across Major League Baseball, including the Rockies' recent acquisition of Jake McCarthy under Paul DePodesta's leadership.

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Story summary

The Colorado Rockies acquired outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Arizona Diamondbacks for minor league pitcher Josh Grosz.
McCarthy, 28, hit .204 with four homers in 67 games in 2025.
Grosz, 23, was part of a prior trade with the Yankees and posted a 5.87 ERA in High-A.
The move signals a strategy to boost outfield depth under Paul DePodesta, the Rockies' new president of baseball operations.

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