Jake McCarthy

The Rockies Fest debrief continues.

McCarthy, 28, played five seasons with the Diamondbacks and finished fourth in the National League Rookie of the Year voting in 2022.

The Rockies acquired outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league pitcher Josh Grosz.

The Rockies have acquired outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Diamondbacks in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Josh Grosz, as announced by both teams. Selected 39th overall by the D’Backs in the 2018 draft, McCarthy’s tenure in Arizona has been marked by trade rumors and flashes of potential. McCarthy’s first full MLB season in 2022 saw…

It's a phenomenal landing spot for the speedy McCarthy, who stands to benefit exponentially from Coors Field's high-octane offensive environment -- particularly from a BABIP standpoint -- as he steps into a corner outfield role for Colorado next season. The 28-year-old former first-round pick was out of minor-league options this spring and hemmed in Arizona by a surplus of outfield depth. He scuffled in the majors last season, but he's only one year removed from a 25-steal campaign where he slashed .285/.349/.400 with eight homers in 142 games. He's at least an interesting late-round flyer as a low-risk rebound candidate for fantasy purposes heading into drafts this spring.