Thursday is Major League Baseball’s deadline to finalize deals with arbitration-eligible players and the Colorado Rockies inked two of their bigger-name bats among several others. For now, both Brenton Doyle and Mickey Moniak are signed to play in Denver this summer, though that could change with each playing centerfield.

Moniak signed a one-year deal for $4 million and Doyle will make $3.1 million next season. Colorado also avoided arbitration with starter Ryan Feltner, lefty Brennan Bernardino, righty Jimmy Herget and utility man Tyler Freeman.

The deals mark Paul DePodesta’s first arbitration deadline since taking over as president of baseball operations. Clubs and players are generally incentivized to reach agreements, as arbitration hearings can create friction between the two sides.

Moniak, the former No. 1 overall pick, is coming off a breakout 2025 campaign in which he slashed .270/.306/.518 with career highs of 24 home runs and 68 RBI. His $4 million salary came in slightly below MLB Trade Rumors’ October projection of $4.2 million.

Doyle, a super-two player reaching arbitration for the first time and doing so early because of that distinction, slashed .233/.274/.376 with 15 home runs and 57 RBI last season.

The 27-year-old’s defensive prowess as a two-time Gold Glover in center has made him a fan favorite, but Colorado now faces a logjam with both outfielders manning the same position.

That reality fuels speculation that one could be dealt before Opening Day as the Rockies continue reshaping the roster. Both players have at least one more year of team control beyond 2026, giving Colorado flexibility in any potential trade talks.

Feltner, who made just six starts in an injury-plagued 2025 (0-2, 4.75 ERA), is projected to earn approximately $2.3 million.

The right-hander is among several young Rockies tagged as bounce-back candidates heading into spring training.

The Rockies avoided having their sixth-ever arbitration hearing by reaching agreements across the board Thursday.

Colorado’s payroll remains among the league’s lowest after the club declined a $7 million option on infielder Thairo Estrada in November, paying a $750,000 buyout instead.

In about a month, pitchers and catchers report to Salt River Fields in Scottsdale.