Thairo Estrada was one of the few decisions the Colorado Rockies had to make on contracts this offseason. He and the team held a mutual option.
Even as the Rockies’ search for a general manager or president of baseball operations drags on, the Rockies were on the clock when it came to the option. Colorado had to decide within five days of the end of the World Series, which was Saturday. Turns out it only took the Rockies two days.
Per MLB.com, the Rockies turned down their part of the mutual option on Estrada’s contract for 2026. In the case of a mutual option, both sides must pick it up. At $7 million, Estrada was probably willing to pick up the option. The Rockies appear willing to pocket the money.
Normally, Estrada would become a free agent now. But, thanks to a technicality, he has to wait at least a few more weeks — and he’s still at the mercy of Colorado.
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