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Rockies Designate Brebbia, Promote Prospect Hughes
2 Jul
Summary
- John Brebbia was designated for assignment by the Rockies.
- Gabriel Hughes, 24, will make his MLB debut for the team.
- Brebbia posted a 10.38 ERA in 4.1 innings for the Rockies.
The Colorado Rockies have designated pitcher John Brebbia for assignment, marking a shift in their roster strategy. This decision comes shortly after the team recalled Brebbia from Triple-A Albuquerque, indicating a quick re-evaluation of their bullpen needs. The Rockies aim to shape the future of the team under Warren Schaeffer and Paul dePodesta.
In Brebbia's place, the Rockies have called up right-hander Gabriel Hughes, who is slated to make his Major League Baseball debut. Hughes, aged 24, has overcome a significant hurdle, having undergone Tommy John surgery in July 2023 and spending 2024 in recovery. His promotion offers the team a chance to evaluate a young prospect.
Brebbia's tenure with the Rockies was brief and disappointing. In three appearances, the 36-year-old pitcher recorded an alarming 10.38 ERA, surrendering seven hits and five earned runs over just 4.1 innings. His struggles extended beyond this recent stint, with ERAs of 5.86 in 2024 and 7.71 in 2025.
Hughes, a former first-round draft pick, has spent his season with Triple-A Albuquerque. He made 11 appearances, pitching 46.2 innings with a 4.63 ERA and a 2-1 record. This promotion provides valuable evaluation time for the rebuilding Rockies against major league competition, offering potentially better results than continued innings from a veteran nearing the end of his career.
