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The Rockies announced today that infielder Ezequiel Tovar has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. In a corresponding move, fellow infielder Thairo Estrada goes the other way.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / July 16

State of the Position, Mid-Season 2025: Second base

Estrada? Amador? Who is the second baseman of the future? The historically bad 2025 Colorado Rockies look very different than they did back on March 28 when the season began in a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Colorado Rockies News / Last Word On Sports / July 4

Thairo Estrada Thriving Offensively in First Season with Rockies

The Colorado Rockies signed Thairo Estrada this offseason to be their regular second baseman. But things didn’t start out smoothly, as Estrada missed nearly the first two months of the season due to a right wrist fracture, delaying his much-anticipated debut at Coors Field.

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Rockies add OF Sam Hilliard, INF Thairo Estrada to roster

The Colorado Rockies purchased the contract of veteran outfielder Sam Hilliard from Triple-A Albuquerque and reinstated infielder Thairo Estrada from the 60-day injured list on Friday.

MLB News / Just Baseball / March 28

Bill Schmidt on Rockies’ Flurry of Roster Changes: 'We’re Trying To Get Better'

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Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 22

Rockies hit with brutal Thairo Estrada injury diagnosis

The Colorado Rockies were dealt a major blow with news that second baseman Thairo Estrada will miss four to eight weeks due to a broken right wrist. Estrada sustained the injury after being hit by a pitch from Texas Rangers’ Kumar Rocker, disrupting Colorado’s plans just one week before Opening Day.

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / March 21

Rockies 2B Thairo Estrada (wrist) out 4 to 8 weeks

Colorado Rockies second baseman Thairo Estrada will miss between four to eight weeks after sustaining a non-displaced fracture in his right wrist, manager Bud Black told reporters Friday.

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / March 21

What is Rockies' Plan B with Thairo Estrada injury?

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Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Rockies infielder to miss four to eight weeks with broken wrist

Rockies infielder Thairo Estrada has a broken right wrist, suffered after being hit by a pitch Thursday, and will miss four to eight weeks. Manager Bud Black passed the information on to reporters, including Bob Nightengale of USA Today and Thomas Harding of MLB.com.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 5

State of the Position, 2025: Second Base

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Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / January 14

Colorado Rockies Earn Props For 'Sneaky Good' Thairo Estrada Free Agent Signing

The Colorado Rockies haven't been too active on the free agent market as of late, but one of their more recent additions is being heralded as a solid under-the-radar movie.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

Rocky Mountain High: Veteran Second Baseman Targets Stellar Season Ahead

The Colorado Rockies officially signed veteran second baseman Thairo Estrada to a one-year deal worth $1 million guaranteed with a mutual option for 2026.

MLB News / Just Baseball / January 10

Thairo Estrada and His Future With the Colorado Rockies

On Thursday, not long after his one-year deal with a mutual option for the 2026 campaign became official, Thairo Estrada was ready to embrace his role in helping rebuild the Colorado Rockies.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 9

Thairo Estrada discusses goals as he joins Rockies

After being considered by many one of the cornerstone players for the San Francisco Giants as recently as two seasons ago, Thairo Estrada is hoping to deliver that same kind of impact now with the Colorado Rockies.

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MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 11

Colorado Rockies Signing Veteran Infielder Thairo Estrada to 1-Year Contract

The Colorado Rockies have agreed to sign second baseman Thairo Estrada to a one-year contract, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand was first to report Tuesday. Estrada, 28, got waived by the San Francisco Giants in August.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 10

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 8

Yankees interested in 2B Thairo Estrada

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Report: Yankees eyeing reunion with former infielder in free agency

The New York Yankees may be bringing back a player who debuted for them before the pandemic. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported Saturday that the Yankees are among the teams with interest in signing veteran infielder Thairo Estrada.