Thairo Estrada, once a cornerstone player for the San Francisco Giants, is now seeking to make a similar impact with the Colorado Rockies. He recently signed a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2026 and aims to bring his base-stealing and hitting prowess to his new team. In 2022 and 2023, he stole 44 bases, hit 28 homers, and had a slash line of .266/.319/.408.
Injuries and a decline in performance in 2024 led to Estrada’s departure from the Giants after four seasons. Despite the unexpected move, he acknowledges the business nature of baseball and looks ahead to his role with the Rockies, where he will play second base alongside defensive standouts at shortstop and third base.
Estrada plans to contribute his experience and mentorship to a younger Rockies lineup, emphasizing his goal to help the team in any way he can. Colorado hopes Estrada can replicate his success at their home stadium, where he has excelled as a visiting player.
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