Apr 28, 2024; Mexico Metropolis, Mexico; Colorado Rockies designated hitter Elias Diaz (35) reacts throughout the MLB World Tour Mexico Metropolis Collection sport towards the Houston Astros at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu. Obligatory Credit score: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports activities The Colorado Rockies gave catcher Elias Diaz his outright launch on Friday, whereas prime catching prospect Drew Romo was referred to as up from Triple-A Albuquerque.
The Rockies additionally reinstated left-hander Lucas Gilbreath from the 60-day injured listing after he missed almost two full seasons following Tommy John surgical procedure in March 2023. Gilbreath takes the roster spot of left-hander Josh Rogers, who was outrighted off the roster Thursday.
Diaz, 33, was in his fifth season for the Rockies and was batting .270 with 5 residence runs and 36 RBIs in 84 video games. He was named an All-Star for the primary time in 2023, when he batted .267 with 14 residence runs and 72 RBIs.
In 10 main league seasons, Diaz is a profession .252 hitter with 61 residence runs and 294 RBIs in 712 video games for the Pittsburgh Pirates (2015-19) and Rockies (2020-24). He hit a two-run residence run for the Nationwide League in final 12 months’s All-Star Sport to earn MVP honors because the NL rallied for a 3-2 victory.
Romo, 22, was a first-round draft choose by Colorado in 2020 and was batting .297 with 14 residence runs and 60 RBIs in 85 video games at Albuquerque.
Gilbreath, 28, made appearances in a mixed 94 video games (one begin) for Colorado in 2021 and 2022. He’s 5-2 lifetime with a 3.78 ERA.
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