New Delhi, Jan. 11 -- The Colorado Rockies bolstered their outfield depth on Saturday (January 10) by acquiring versatile left-handed hitter Jake McCarthy from the Arizona Diamondbacks. In return, the Rockies sent right-handed pitching prospect Josh Grosz to Arizona. Both clubs confirmed the deal, marking an intriguing swap as the offseason heats up.

Drafted 39th overall by the Diamondbacks in 2018, Jake McCarthy burst onto the scene in 2022, finishing fourth in NL Rookie of the Year voting with a .283/.342/.427 line, eight homers, and 23 steals. His 116 wRC+ showed real promise.

However, inconsistency followed, a down 2023, a strong 2024 (.285/.349/.400 with 25 steals in 142 games), and a tough 2025 where he hit just .204/.247/.345 ove...