US EditionMarlins Acquire Right-Hander Bradley Blalock From Rockies for Minor League Pitcher Jake Brooks
The Miami Marlins acquired 25-year-old Bradley Blalock to bolster pitching depth after trading two pitchers, while the Rockies cleared roster space following a major signing.
- On Tuesday, the Miami Marlins acquired right-handed pitcher Bradley Blalock from the Colorado Rockies, sending minor-league right-hander Jake Brooks to Colorado.
- Facing departures of Edward Cabrera and Ryan Weathers this month, Miami sought pitching depth and designated Osvaldo Bido to clear a 40-man roster spot.
- Blalock has appeared in parts of two major-league seasons, including 14 games last year with 12 starts for the Rockies.
- The trade immediately adds pitching depth to Miami Marlins' roster after trading Edward Cabrera and Ryan Weathers earlier this month, while Miami designated Osvaldo Bido to clear a 40-man spot.
- Framed as incremental progress, the trade fits Colorado Rockies' rebuilding effort after last year's poor campaign and recent roster moves.
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Rockies trade Bradley Blalock to Marlins for minor leaguer Jake Brooks
The Rockies’ low-key offseason dealing continued Tuesday when they traded struggling right-hander Bradley Blalock to Miami in exchange for minor league right-hander Jake Brooks. Brooks, 24, was an 11th-round selection by the Marlins in 2023 out of UCLA. He reached Double-A for the first time in 2025, going 2-2 with a 4.58 ERA in seven starts at Pensacola of the Southern League. Listed at 6-foot-4, 210 pounds, Brooks has carved out a solid minor …
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Marlins acquire right-hander Bradley Blalock from Rockies for minor league pitcher Jake Brooks
The Miami Marlins have acquired right-handed pitcher Bradley Blalock from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for minor league right-hander Jake Brooks.
Marlins Acquire Bradley Blalock From Rockies - Sport Relay
The Miami Marlins are set to acquire right-hander Bradley Blalock from the Colorado Rockies in a trade for minor league righty Jake Brooks. The clubs have yet to confirm the transfer, as Jeff Passan of ESPN first reported Tuesday. The Rockies designated Blalock for assignment to open up a spot on their 40-man roster following the signing of righty Michael Lorenzen. Blalock spent the past season and a half with the Rockies, posting an 8.25 ERA wi…
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