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Thairo Estrada Activated by Rockies Following Wrist Injury
By Amelia Stein | DENVER – 2025/05/31 00:29:16
Second baseman Thairo Estrada has been reactivated by the colorado Rockies after being sidelined with a broken right wrist sustained during spring training. He had a .304 batting average (7 for 23) in five rehab games with triple-A albuquerque.
Interim manager Warren Schaeffer believes Estrada’s return will provide a notable boost to the team, which currently holds a 9-47 record, the worst through 56 games for any major league club in the modern era (since 1901).
“I think it’s going to be a big addition,” Schaeffer said. “I mean, everyday second baseman. Got a lot of big league experience. The way he plays the game – hard. He takes everything seriously.He loves baseball.”
The 29-year-old Estrada has a career batting average of .251 with 48 home runs, 52 stolen bases, and a .694 OPS in six major league seasons. He debuted with the New York Yankees in 2019 and spent the last four years with San Francisco.
Estrada, a right-handed hitter, was scheduled to bat fourth against Mets left-hander david Peterson at Citi Field in the first game of a three-game series.
“It fits there today against a left-hander,” Schaeffer said. “Thairo’s a professional hitter. For me, you can hit him anywhere in the lineup.”
“I think it’s going to be a big addition. I mean, everyday second baseman. Got a lot of big league experience. He loves baseball.”
In a corresponding roster move, the Rockies selected outfielder Sam Hilliard’s contract from Albuquerque, making him available off the bench.
Outfielder Nick Martini was designated for assignment, and infielder Adael Amador was optioned to triple-A on Thursday.
“Just shaking things up a little bit,” Schaeffer said. “Sam brings speed. Sam brings a solid glove in the outfield. My style of baseball is putting the ball in play and running,and being aggressive.”
Estrada signed a $4 million, one-year contract with colorado in January. His contract includes a $3.25 million salary for this year and a $7 million mutual option for 2026 with a $750,000 buyout.
Estrada’s wrist fracture occurred in March during a spring training game when he was hit by a 97 mph sinker thrown by Texas Rangers right-hander Kumar Rocker.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why was Thairo Estrada out?
- Thairo Estrada was sidelined due to a broken right wrist he sustained during spring training.
- What is Estrada’s contract with the Rockies?
- Estrada signed a $4 million, one-year contract with the Colorado Rockies in January, which includes a $3.25 million salary for this year and a $7 million mutual option for 2026 with a $750,000 buyout.
- What other roster moves did the rockies make?
- In addition to activating Estrada, the Rockies selected the contract of outfielder Sam Hilliard from Albuquerque, designated outfielder Nick Martini for assignment, and optioned infielder Adael Amador to triple-A.
