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Colorado Rockies star center fielder Brenton Doyle<\/a> is drawing some trade interest. According to Ari Alexander of 7News Boston, many teams are interested in Doyle\u2019s services, including the San Diego Padres and New York Yankees. Doyle, 27, was drafted by the Rockies out of Shepherd University in the 4th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball Draft. He has been playing with the Rockies since 2023.<\/p>\n

\"\"Aug 21, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (9) celebrates towards his dugout after hitting a double against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
\nReport: Rockies OF Brenton Doyle Drawing Trade Interest<\/p>\n

It is no surprise that Doyle is drawing this much trade interest. He has the ceiling of a five-tool player and is arguably the top defensive center fielder in MLB, considering his stellar defense patrolling the massive center field at Coors Field. He won Gold Gloves in 2023 and 2024. But what arguably makes Doyle the most attractive to other clubs is his contract situation.<\/p>\n

There is widespread trade interest on #Rockies<\/a> OF Brenton Doyle.<\/p>\n

The #Padres<\/a>, #Phillies<\/a>, #Mets<\/a> and #Yankees<\/a> among many other teams have called, league source tells me. pic.twitter.com\/XCsel6e084<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ari Alexander (@AriA1exander) December 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Doyle isn\u2019t set to hit free agency until 2030. In 2024, his 4.0 WAR led the Rockies in a career season for Doyle. His salary that year? $742,000. After making $765,000 this season, he is estimated to receive $3 million in 2026, per Spotrac<\/a>.<\/p>\n

His WAR dropped to 0.1 this season in a year where he struggled offensively. But if he reaches his ceiling again in that salary range, he will easily be one of the best bargains in MLB.<\/p>\n

Why Trade Him?<\/p>\n

At just 27 years old with the considerable upside he possesses, why would the Rockies trade Doyle? In 2024, the vision of Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar<\/a> eventually leading Colorado back to the postseason seemed realistic. But is this a repeat of the Nolan Jones<\/a> situation following Doyle\u2019s struggles this season?<\/p>\n

Jones had a 4.3 WAR for the Rockies in 2023 in just his first full Major League season. It was good for a fourth-place finish in the National League Rookie of the Year voting that season. It appeared the Rockies had swindled the Cleveland Guardians in trading for Jones, and he would be a mainstay in Colorado for years to come. But Jones saw a massive offensive drop-off<\/a> the following season. His WAR dropped to -0.7, his batting average dropped 70 points to .227, and he recorded just three home runs after hitting 20 in 2023.<\/p>\n

The major drop-off led to Jones being traded back<\/a> to Cleveland in March 2025. Doyle\u2019s drop off this season wasn\u2019t as drastic, but still significant nonetheless. Both players are prime examples of how hard it is to predict a player\u2019s performance from year to year<\/a> when playing at altitude. This will be one of the biggest challenges continually facing the Rockies\u2019 new front office<\/a>. Their decision on Doyle will be a great litmus test.<\/p>\n

What Will the Rockies Decide?<\/p>\n

Doyle showed his defensive prowess when he won a Gold Glove in 2023. The Rockies know what they have in Doyle defensively. He is also one of the Rockies\u2019 top threats on the bases, ranking in the 96th percentile per Statcast<\/a> with an elite sprint speed of 29.5 ft\/s. But Doyle\u2019s offense was and still is the question. Will the Rockies get 2024 Doyle or last year\u2019s Doyle on offense next season? Should they trade him while he\u2019s 27 and his value is still high? It\u2019s a big question they have to consider. Rockies\u2019 President of Baseball Operations Paul DePodesta talked about Doyle to MLB.com\u2019s<\/a> Thomas Harding on December 8.<\/p>\n

\u201cDoyle is one of the elite defensive center fielders in the game \u2014 in our ballpark, that plays, and it\u2019s important,\u201d DePodesta said. \u201cHe\u2019s also shown real power, hit a bunch of homers, lots of extra-base hits.\u201d \u201cHe\u2019s big, strong, athletic, fast; there\u2019s a lot to like about him.\u201d \u201cThere\u2019s an excellent foundation.\u201d \u201cHopefully, he can continue to progress and get better.\u201d<\/p>\n

DePodesta continued, saying that he understands why there is and will continue to be heavy interest in Doyle. As is often the case in Colorado, the Rockies likely would ask for pitching back in a potential trade. Harding mentioned the Kansas City Royals as a potential match in a trade due to Kansas City\u2019s abundance of arms available. It\u2019s something the Rockies are in desperate need of following a league-worst season<\/a> for their rotation. But is Brenton Doyle the player the Rockies should trade for the pitching help? Could the Rockies live with the decision if Doyle once again reaches his sky-high potential elsewhere? Lots of questions that will need to be answered as the Rockies decide on the fate of their star outfielder.<\/p>\n

Main Photo Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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