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Rockies Claim Jimmy Herget

By Steve Adams | November 8, 2024 at 1:46pm CDT

The Rockies announced that they have claimed right-hander Jimmy Herget off waivers from the Cubs. The latter club had designated him for assignment last week.

The 31-year-old Herget split the 2024 season between the Braves and Cubs, spending the bulk of the year in the Atlanta organization. He notched 12 1/3 major league frames there, posting a 4.38 ERA with a 15-to-3 K/BB ratio. Herget was then claimed by the Cubs in September but didn’t wind up pitching in the majors for them.

This past season marked the sixth in which Herget has logged at least sparing major league action. He made his big league debut with the 2019 Reds and has appeared in every MLB season since, cycling through stints with the Rangers and Angels as well. He’s pitched 155 frames in the majors and owns a solid 3.54 ERA with an average 22.2% strikeout rate rate and quality 7.4% walk rate.

Herget doesn’t throw particularly hard, averaging just over 92 mph on his heater in 2024, and he’s struggled to keep the ball in the yard these past two seasons, with nine homers in 41 1/3 frames (1.96 HR/9). That doesn’t necessarily bode well for his move to Coors Field, but the Rockies are perilously thin in relievers with big league experience, so it seems they’ll consider giving Herget a look in hopes that he can curb that proclivity for homers.

Because Herget is out of minor league options, he’ll need to either break camp with the Rockies next spring or be passed through waivers before being sent down. Even if he were to go unclaimed on waivers, he’d have the right to reject an outright assignment in favor of free agency. Herget has three remaining seasons of club control and is eligible for arbitration this winter. MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz projects a $900K salary for him.

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10 Comments

  1. J. Carrillo

    11 months ago

    RIP

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  2. Ogie Oglethorpe

    11 months ago

    I’m suprised the White Tox’s haven’t jumped on Herget. He is a prime candidate for Dumpster Diving Chrissy.

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    • Acoss1331

      11 months ago

      I’m surprised Hoyer didn’t try to claim him again, he’s a well-known dumpster diver himself.

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      • Ogie Oglethorpe

        11 months ago

        At least Jed finds a bit of talent when he is diving. Chrissy finds talent for a 41 win roster.

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  3. kellin

    11 months ago

    I’m just glad the Angels didn’t pick him back up. Maybe they’re finally, slowly, moving towards having a stable bullpen.

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  4. Colorado Springs

    11 months ago

    Yep, sounds like a Rockies candidate alright.

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    Reply
  5. Zippy the Pinhead

    11 months ago

    Poor Jimmy.

    Reply
  6. Mickey Solis

    11 months ago

    Finally, the move that puts the Rockies firmly into World Series contention.

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    Reply
  7. joefriday1948

    11 months ago

    Just like this year, the Rockies are loaded for a World Series visit. The team, organization and coach are the best in baseball They might win every game next year,

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  8. Arnold Ziffel

    11 months ago

    Monfort please sell.

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