Thairo Estrada's $7 million option for 2026 declined by Rockies

Estrada's $7M option for 2026 declined by Rockies

Thairo Estrada's $7 million mutual option for 2026 was declined Monday by the Colorado Rockies, triggering a $750,000 buyout to the second baseman.

Thairo Estrada's $7 million option for 2026 declined by Rockies

Thairo Estrada’s $7 million mutual option for 2026 has been declined by the Colorado Rockies. The move triggers a $750,000 buyout to the second baseman, who would be arbitration eligible if the team tenders him a contract.

Rockies Turn Down Mutual Option With Thairo Estrada; Estrada Remains On Roster

The Rockies have turned down their end of a mutual option with infielder Thairo Estrada, reports Thomas Harding of MLB.com. For now, Estrada remains on the roster and the Rockies technically could retain him for 2026 via arbitration, though that seems unlikely. Estrada, 30 in February, had some good seasons with the Giants. However, in 2024, he struggled enough to get outrighted off the roster midseason and became a free agent afterwards. The Ro…