Rockies Select Four Players To 40-Man Roster

The Colorado Rockies have announced their 40-man roster moves in anticipation of the Rule 5 deadline, reinstating their roster to a full capacity of 40 players. Among the players newly added to the roster are infielder Adael Amador, outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez, and pitchers Juan Mejia and Angel Chivilli.

Adael Amador and Yanquiel Fernandez, considered among the top prospects in baseball, saw their contracts selected with little surprise. Amador holds the 21st rank as a minor leaguer according to Baseball America and MLB Pipeline, while Fernandez is ranked 47th and 49th by the respective publications. Both players reached the Double-A level in 2023, and despite facing challenges, their potential may lead them to the majors in the upcoming seasons.

Juan Mejia, despite a combined 5.06 ERA in the previous season, caught the eye of MLB.com writer Thomas Harding during Arizona Fall League action with an impressive performance. His ability to strike out batters while facing control issues led to the Rockies’ decision to protect him by adding him to the 40-man roster for the first time.

Angel Chivilli, at 21 years old, struggled with home run issues but showed promise in the Dominican Winter League, hinting at his development as a pitcher.