Paul DePodesta’s Fix-It List for Rockies
The Rockies’ rebuild under Paul DePodesta, the new president of baseball operations, officially begins Monday at the general managers’ meetings in Las Vegas. DePodesta faces a substantial to-do list as he takes on the role.
Key Priorities for DePodesta
- Assemble his front office by hiring a general manager and restructuring the scouting and analytics departments to some degree.
- Select a manager, whether that will be Warren Schaeffer or a new hire. Schaeffer, who served as interim manager during the 2025 season, might return as the Rockies’ bench coach.
- Address the pitching rotation, which recorded the highest starter ERA (6.65) since 1913. This will likely require making trades.
- Begin to explore free agency, though it’s unlikely the Rockies will pursue major impact players.
- Evaluate the minor league system to determine necessary changes in personnel and coaching methods.
- Expand the analytics department, depending on the available budget.
- Decide on arbitration-eligible players: right-handed starter Ryan Feltner; outfielders Brenton Doyle, Mickey Moniak, and Tyler Freeman; and right-handed late-inning reliever Jimmy Herget.
“The Rockies’ rotation finished with the highest starter ERA (6.65) since the stat became official in 1913.”
“There is a chance that Schaeffer, who finished the 2025 season as the interim manager, could also return as the Rockies’ bench coach.”
DePodesta’s task list highlights the challenges ahead in reshaping the Rockies’ organization to become competitive again.
Author’s summary: Paul DePodesta’s extensive plan to rebuild the Rockies includes revamping leadership, fixing pitching, and assessing development systems amid budget constraints.