Rockies' reliever could be the hidden gem of the 2026 trade market

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After being DFA'd by both the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs during the 2024 season, Jimmy Herget was claimed off waivers by the Colorado Rockies. And while many pitchers hate pitching in Colorado, the RHP has made the most of it.

Last season, he appeared in 59 games, tying a career-low 2.48 ERA on 83.1 innings of work. This season, he has picked up right where he left off.

The reliever has appeared in 11 games so far this season, tallying a 1.50 ERA on 12 innings of work, and he has gotten a shot to close out games, saving one so far.

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Rockies' reliever could be the hidden gem of the 2026 trade market

The Rockies are looking like a much better team, but they won't be postseason contenders. They are still a few pieces away from potentially cracking the postseason for the first time since the 2018 season.

To help get them there, they could look at trading some valuable pieces ahead of the trade deadline. Contenders are always looking for relievers, and Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller believes Herget could be a top trade candidate come later this summer.