In a move that signals a shift in their roster strategy, the Colorado Rockies have officially removed infielder Warming Bernabel from their 40-man roster. This decision came after Bernabel cleared waivers, meaning no other team claimed him, and he has now chosen to enter free agency, making him available to sign with any organization. As a result, the Rockies' roster now stands at 37 players.
Warming Bernabel, who is 23 years old, made his Major League Baseball debut back in July. His initial performances were nothing short of spectacular—he started strong, hitting .500 over his first seven games with three home runs in 28 at-bats. However, that hot streak was short-lived. Following that impressive start, Bernabel's production dipped considerably, and he ended up batting just .189 with only one home run throughout the rest of the season. Additionally, a concussion in September sidelined him for a couple of weeks, which likely impacted his overall performance. Over his first 40 games at the MLB level, Bernabel finished with a 78 weighted Runs Created Plus (wRC+), a metric that adjusts for park factors and league averages to give a clearer picture of offensive value.
There’s more to come as the season progresses and teams evaluate their rosters and prospects. Fans and analysts will be watching to see if Bernabel finds a new home or makes a comeback with another organization.
Feel free to share your thoughts—do you believe Bernabel still has the potential to turn things around, or was his early success just a flash in the pan? The world of baseball is full of surprises, and sometimes a fresh start can make all the difference.
