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Capel ascended to the big leagues with the Cardinals back in 2022 and has appeared in 59 games at the highest level between three different organizations. The 28-year-old outfielder, who last appeared in the majors back in 2024, strengthens Colorado’s depth chart behind Brenton Doyle, Jordan Beck, Jake McCarthy, Mickey Moniak and Tyler Freeman entering spring training. He’s a long shot to make the Rockies’ season-opening roster.

Bellozo augments Colorado’s pitching depth entering spring training but history suggests his soft-tossing movement-oriented approach is unlikely to find success at high-octane Coors Field. The 26-year-old projects as a versatile swingman for the Rockies after occupying a similar role for the Marlins over the past two seasons, posting a pedestrian 4.20 ERA – 5.12 xERA – and 98/44 K/BB ratio across 150 innings over 45 appearances (19 starts) during that span. He can be safely ignored in all fantasy formats.

McCann’s arrival bolsters Colorado’s catching depth chart behind fantasy stalwart Hunter Goodman. He’ll compete with youngster Braxton Fulford and utility specialist Brett Sullivan for the backup role in spring training. The 28-year-old backstop spent last season with a stint in the independent Mexican League after being cut loose by the Athletics at the end of spring training. He batted .236/.318/.371 with five homers and 15 RBI in 157 plate appearances during the 2024 campaign.

The Rockies had room on the 40-man roster, so this is a bit surprising. Fernandez is just 23 years old and hit .284/.347/.502 with 13 home runs and just a 14 percent strikeout rate in 64 games at Triple-A Albuquerque in 2025. That success didn’t carry over in his 147 MLB plate appearances, but it was his first crack at the big leagues. There might be something more going on here, but if not, he will certainly get claimed on waivers.

Ohl had been designated for assignment last week, so the Twins were able to work him into this larger trade. The 26-year-old made his MLB debut in 2025, posting a 5.46 ERA and 24/7 K/BB ratio across 28 innings over 13 appearances (three starts). However, he did have a 2.40 ERA in 71 1/3 minor league innings with a strikeout rate over 30 percent. He has a deep pitch mix and a plus changeup and could be an option in the Rockies’ rotation.

Not too long ago, Julien was a bat-first infield prospect who rose through Minnesota’s minor league system and had a solid MLB debut in 2023, where he finished 7th in AL Rookie of the Year voting. However, his inability to make consistent contact has been tough for him to overcome, and he sports a .232/.336/.382 career slash line in 917 MLB plate appearances. He is also a poor defender at second base and a below-average baserunner, which complicates his overall value. Perhaps moving to Coors Field will help him regain that offensive value. He is out of minor league options, which is part of the reason this trade was made, but also means the Rockies cannot send him to Triple-A.

Rumfield was the Yankees’ 25th-ranked prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, but is blocked at first base by Ben Rice. Despite being 6'5,” Rumfield is more hit-over-power and posted a .285/.378/.447 slash line in 138 games at Triple-A last year with 16 home runs and 87 RBI. He is a below-average runner and just an average defender, but there is a chance he could earn reps at first base in Colorado this year if he can beat out Troy Johnston and Blaine Crim. Of course, Charlie Condon is eventually going to take that job, but perhaps not until 2027.

Weigel spent 2025 with the Nationals, posting an 8.29 ERA in 33 2/3 innings with Triple-A Rochester. However, he then went to the Dominican Winter League and posted a 1.19 ERA with a 34/5 K/BB ratio in 30 1/3 innings. In his nine seasons in the minors, he has registered a 3.92 ERA in 523 2/3 innings, so he at least could serve as organizational depth for the Rockies.

Castro is getting $6.4 million per season, which matches his 2025 salary in his final year of arbitration. If the Rockies treat him like a regular — and they don’t seem to the type to pay $6.4 million for a backup — then he’ll probably offer some value in deeper leagues. It will hinge on how much he runs; he’s totaled 24 steals the last two years after finishing with 33 in 2023 alone. But his average is due for a nice bump in Coors, and he’ll probably prove to be one of the team’s best options at the top of the lineup, as sad as that might be.

Acton was a waiver claim from the Rays in November after returning from Tommy John to post a 3.68 ERA and a 71/27 K/BB in 58 2/3 innings for Triple-A Durham last season. He’ll probably be stashed by another team and then DFA’d again before you know it.