Many people consider Memorial Day to be the unofficial time for an organizational gut check – where baseball executives and media alike will sit down, look at the hometown team, and ask themselves: “Do we have what it takes to make it all the way this year?”

For some teams, the answer to that question is an unequivocal “no…” and I think it’s safe to say the Rockies are one of those teams. At the time of writing, they are an MLB worst 24-40 and are poised to be sellers at this year’s deadline. 

As such, my aim is to break down some of the pieces that could net the Rockies the biggest return as well as highlight some of the internal prospects that could find their way up to the big leagues in the weeks following the deadline. 

Moving out?

The 24-year-old Ezequiel Tovar, currently the team’s underperforming shortstop, has shown massive upside in his 2023 and 2024 seasons. He was valued as a 2.5 bWAR and 3.6 bWAR player, respectively, in those seasons. While he is generally considered a glove-first player, he was considered an exactly league-average hitter in 2024 with a 100 OPS+, clocked 26 home runs, and led the league in doubles with 45. It’s not hard to imagine a team biting on a player like that. 

Another player who feels like a very obvious trade piece is Mickey Moniak, the long beleaguered outfielder who has seemingly finally found his power stroke in Colorado. Currently following up his career year in 2025 with another career year, he is improving his offensive stats in virtually every way possible. Although he was recently placed on the IL with ankle tendinitis, he boasts a .942 OPS and was on a 162 game pace for almost 50 home runs. Countless teams would bite on the 28 year old, regardless of whether or not he’s a product of Coors Field or not. 

Some honorable mentions that will likely be receiving interest are the catcher Hunter Goodman, the first baseman TJ Rumfield, and the new and improved reliever version of Antonio Senzatela. 

Moving Up?

Commonly, the fracas of a MLB trade and the corresponding prospect call-up to fill his spot will cause the value of some prospects in dynasty baseball leagues to skyrocket to by far the highest it will ever be. Getting in on these players early can prove vital to adding value to a dynasty team and providing massive value to a fantasy league’s trading deadline, regardless if your team is buying or selling. 

First baseman and outfielder Charlie Condon has to be near the top of the list of expected callups. Currently producing for the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes, he is hitting for a solid .845 OPS with a solid 15.6% walk rate and a stomachable 24.3% strikeout rate. 

Cole Carrigg is another outfielder in Albuquerque who looks like he’s transforming right before our eyes from a guy to a dude. He is absolutely raking as an extra base hit machine with a .332/.407/.512 triple slash line. Add him now and you won’t regret it.

Kind of a deep cut pick here, second baseman Roc Riggio has hit everywhere he’s been in the minor leagues. Looking through his batting lines from season to season, he has never had a full year above  Single-A ball where he hit for a below average wRC+. Currently, at Double-A playing for the Hartford Yard Goats, he is a bit of a stretch to make it all the way to Colorado this year, but the bat seems ready and crazier things have happened.

Zac Veen is another easy choice. As he’s been getting yanked around between the MLB roster and Triple-A, once he gets more than the paltry twelve game sample size in the bigs we can see if he can carry his .927 OPS and solid offensive profile to stay. It’s not hard to imagine that there will be some fatigue with Veen, so if you don’t necessarily believe in his profile enough to be happy holding him on your roster, then buyer beware. 

Deep cut time! Konner Eaton, a left handed starting pitcher for Double-A Hartford, is currently pitching decently well. The K stuff isn’t blowing anyone away this year, as he’s at a less than 9.0 K/9, but he is landing pitches for strikes at a rate he has not been able to before. Pairing that with a fastball that sits 93 mph but can flash 95-96 mph, there are worse arms to consider for a prospective add. 

Last but certainly not least, we have outfielder Jared Thomas at Double-A Hartford. He is an intriguing candidate for strong bounce back from his broken hamate bone in his wrist, and has strong speed and extra base power. 

All in all, honestly the Rockies system is pretty dire. That is to say, however, there are some gems that may make or break a fantasy season – whether they’re as a trade piece or a stretch run contributor.