Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman makes franchise history, becoming club's first-ever Silver Slugger at his position after a breakout 2025.

DePodesta's hiring means the Rockies now have someone at the helm of the ship who will oversee critical decisions like bringing in a new manager this season and filling out the front office.

DePodesta plans to leave his current position as the Browns' chief strategy officer to become the Rockies' head of baseball operations, according to a Thursday afternoon report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The 52-year-old has served in his role with Cleveland since Jan. 2016.

Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman has won the Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award for catcher in the National League.

The Rockies will have a new plan at second base. After declining the 2026 option for Thairo Estrada on Monday, Colorado outrighted him off the 40-man Major League roster on Thursday. Estrada opted for free agency.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/rockies/onsi as Rockies Gear Up for Division-Heavy 2026 Spring Training Schedule . The 2026 Spring Training schedules just dropped, setting fans and players up for an eventful start to the new season, come Feb. 20 in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Paul DePoesdta, who was famously portrayed by Jonah Hill in the Oscar-winning film, was most recently working for the Cleveland Browns.