On Tuesday afternoon prior to starting their series against the Chicago Cubs at Coors Field, the Colorado Rockies announced a series of roster moves. The most prominent of these moves has potentially seismic organizational implications.
The Rockies have selected the contract of top outfield and shortstop prospect Cole Carrigg (no. 4 PuRP), adding him to the 40-man roster and setting him up for his Major League debut. Carrigg will wear no. 16, last worn in 2025 by first baseman Blaine Crim. He is currently
in tonight’s starting lineup, batting seventh in the order and playing in center field.
Carrigg, 24, was a second round pick in the 2023 draft out of San Diego State. With the Aztecs he was a true super-utility player, logging innings at every single position including both pitcher and catcher. However, he has been largely a center fielder and shortstop since joining the Rockies organization—with limited appearances behind the plate with the Arizona Complex League Rockies and Low-A Fresno Grizzlies in 2023.
The Rockies assigned Carrigg to the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes to start the season after he spent all of 2025 with the Double-A Hartford Yard Goats.
Carrigg has quickly become a star in Albuquerque. Over 57 games with the Isotopes he has hit .338/.414/.529 with 15 doubles, five triples, six home runs, 42 RBIs, and 30 stolen bases. Carrigg is among the Pacific Coast League leaders in multiple offensive categories, and has also drawn 27 walks to 39 strikeouts.
The Carrigg promotion comes shortly after Rockies President of Baseball Operations Paul DePodesta discussed prospect progress and potential promotions over the weekend.
To open a spot on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson has been designated for assignment.
Thompson, 31, was obtained via waiver claim from the Cincinnati Reds this off-season. While he performed well in Triple-A with a 3.34 ERA over 11 appearances—five of which were starts—and 19 strikeouts over 32.1 innings, he has struggled on the Rockies’ active roster. Thompson has posted a 8.25 ERA in five appearances and 12 innings of work.
In addition, the Rockies have recalled right-handed reliever Jeff Criswell from Triple-A Albuquerque.
Criswell, 27, had a promising debut in 2024 with a 2.75 ERA in 13 appearances and 27 strikeouts over 19.2 innings. However, he missed the entirety of the 2025 season after requiring Tommy John surgery.
In order to open another roster spot, outfielder Tyler Freeman has been placed on the 7-day concussion injured list.
Freeman, 27, was removed from Saturday’s contest against the Milwaukee Brewers after being hit in the head by a 98.2 MPH cutter thrown by pitcher Jacob Misiorowski.
The Rockies’ 40-man roster is currently full.
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