The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have claimed outfielder Sam Hilliard (#16) off waivers from Baltimore. To make room on the 40-man roster, Colorado placed right-handed pitcher Antonio Senzatela on the 60-day injured list.
The Rockies have a full 40-man roster.
Hilliard, 30, was selected by the Rockies in the 15th round of the 2015 First-Year Player Draft … debuted for the Rockies in 2019 … appeared in 214 games with Colorado from 2019-22, slashing .212/.294/.423 with 29 home runs and 71 RBI … traded by Colorado to Atlanta in exchange for Minor League right-handed pitcher Dylan Spain on Nov. 6, 2022 … logged 40 games with Atlanta last season, slashing .236/.295/.431 with three home runs and six RBI … acquired by Baltimore off waivers from Atlanta on Nov. 1, 2023.
