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Thairo Estrada was signed ahead of this season to be the Colorado Rockies’ starting second baseman. Estrada had always played really well offensively at Coors Field, and would give 22-year-old Adael Amador more time to develop.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / October 24

Injuries derailed the Rockies’ plan for Thairo Estrada

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 12

Rockies Face Several Intriguing, Low-Cost Arbitration Decisions for 2026

The Colorado Rockies haven’t tipped their hand when it comes to their search for a new general manager. The organization has made it clear they’re looking for someone from outside the organization that has worked in small markets and emphasizes developing talent and managing costs to build a winner.

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Disappointing season suddenly ends for Rockies' biggest signing

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 8

Former Yankees Infielder Suffers Hamstring Injury

A former New York Yankees infielder is on the mend with a strained right hamstring. On Wednesday, the Colorado Rockies announced that they placed Thairo Estrada on the 10-day injured list as a result of his ailment, which occurred while he was running out a ground ball to shortstop against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / August 6

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Contreras, Estrada, Springer

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Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 18

Rockies place Thairo Estrada on IL with thumb sprain

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 / 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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Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / May 30

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'

After an otherwise quiet winter for a club coming off its second consecutive 100-loss season, the Colorado Rockies have made a lot of transactions to finalize their Opening Day roster.

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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 / New Baseball Media / March 4

2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies endured a difficult 2024 season, as the team finished last in the NL West with a 61-101 record. Colorado’s in the midst of a massive rebuild, and that effort will continue into 2025.

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 / 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 / Field Level Media / January 9

INF Thairo Estrada inks 1-year contract with Rockies

Infielder Thairo Estrada signed a one-year contract with the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed, however MLB.com reported that Estrada will earn $3.25 million this season with a mutual option for 2026 that contains a $750,000 buyout.

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

Versatile veteran to sign with Rockies following rough season

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 8

Yankees interested in 2B Thairo Estrada

New York is now the second team known to be in on Estrada’s market, as the Rockies were also linked to the veteran earlier this week.

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New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / December 7

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.