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Veteran utilityman Thairo Estrada has been granted his release, the team announced. He had an opt-out provision in his minor league contract with Baltimore and is once again a free agent.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 23

Orioles Sign Versatile Infielder to Minor League Deal

The Baltimore Orioles are adding another versatile defender to their infield mix. On Monday morning, the club announced it signed infielder Thairo Estrada to a minor league contract.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 23

Orioles Sign Thairo Estrada To Minor League Deal

The Orioles are signing infielder Thairo Estrada to a minor league deal, per a team announcement. The deal includes an invite to big league Spring Training.

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The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / November 8

A's Could Target Former San Francisco Giants Fan Favorite to Fill Key Offseason Need

The Athletics are after upgrades at a couple positions this offseason, and have said they're open to internal options, trades, or free agents to find the right fix for what they're after.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Thairo Estrada elects free agency

The Rockies announced Thursday that infielder Thairo Estrada passed through waivers unclaimed and elected free agency. Colorado also claimed right-hander Garrett Acton off waivers from the Rays.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 5

New Rockies Leadership Faces Key Decisions Come Salary Arbitration

The Colorado Rockies are in damage control mode after losing their top two choices to be their new general manager. Whenever one is hired, he’ll have to deal with the team’s salary arbitration needs.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 4

Why Thairo Estrada Can’t Hit Free Agency After Rockies Turn Down Option

Thairo Estrada was one of the few decisions the Colorado Rockies had to make on contracts this offseason. He and the team held a mutual option. Even as the Rockies’ search for a general manager or president of baseball operations drags on, the Rockies were on the clock when it came to the option.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Rockies turn down mutual option with Thairo Estrada

For now, Estrada remains on the roster and the Rockies technically could retain him for 2026 via arbitration, though that seems unlikely.

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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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

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Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / August 8, 2025

Disappointing season suddenly ends for Rockies' biggest signing

Disappointing season suddenly ends for Rockies' biggest offseason signing

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 8, 2025

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.

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2025 Injury Report: Updates on Contreras, Estrada, Springer

The Blue Jays are starting to get healthier as the stretch run approaches, as Andres Gimenez works his way back from an ankle strain. However, George Springer is not ready yet for game action.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 18, 2025

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.

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Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / March 21, 2025

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, 2025

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Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / January 14, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2024

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, 2024

Versatile veteran to sign with Rockies following rough season

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New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / December 7, 2024

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.