Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Rockies Acquire Jake McCarthy from Diamondbacks
The Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks made a trade on January 10, 2026.
The Rockies got Jake McCarthy, a fast outfielder who can play all three outfield spots.
He's had some good years and some not-so-good years, but he's really fast.
The Diamondbacks got Josh Grosz, a pitching prospect.
McCarthy will likely be a backup or play part-time for the Rockies.
The Diamondbacks had too many outfielders, so they traded one away.
The Rockies now have a deeper outfield with McCarthy joining other players like Brenton Doyle and Mickey Moniak.
Colorado Rockies acquired outfielder Jake McCarthy from Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for pitching prospect Josh Grosz.
McCarthy, 28, has a career .283/.342/.427 line with 8 homers and 23 steals in 2022, but struggled in 2025 with a .204/.247/.345 line.
McCarthy is known for his speed, ranking in the 98th percentile or higher, and can play all three outfield positions.
Diamondbacks had surplus lefty outfielders and traded McCarthy to clear space and acquire a developmental pitching prospect.
Rockies' outfield now includes Brenton Doyle, Mickey Moniak, Zac Veen, Jordan Beck, and Jake McCarthy, with McCarthy likely serving as a bench piece or platoon option.
- Who
- Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks
- What
- Trade of Jake McCarthy for Josh Grosz
- When
- January 10, 2026
- Where
- Arizona and Colorado
- Why
- Diamondbacks had surplus outfielders; Rockies bolstered outfield depth
- Player Acquired
- Jake McCarthy
- Player Traded
- Josh Grosz
- McCarthy's 2024 Stats
- .285/.349/.400, 25 steals in 142 games
- McCarthy's 2025 Stats
- .204/.247/.345, 4 homers, 6 steals in 222 plate appearances
- McCarthy's Salary in 2026
- $1.525 million
- Rockies' Outfield Depth
- Brenton Doyle, Mickey Moniak, Zac Veen, Jordan Beck
- Diamondbacks' Outfield Options
- Corbin Carroll, Alek Thomas, Lourdes Gurriel Jr, Blaze Alexander, Jorge Barrosa
- Trade Date
- January 10, 2026