Impact Tapia hasn't yet reported to spring training due to visa issues, but he may not have a starting role once he joins the team. The 28-year-old has had plenty of playing time across the last three seasons and hit .282 during that time, but he didn't post double-digit homers in any of those years despite playing his home games at Coors Field. Tapia recorded a career-high 20 stolen bases in 2021, but Bryant provides more pop in the top half of the batting order. If the Rockies plan to use Bryant in left field while playing Ryan McMahon at third base, Tapia is a potential trade candidate since he's shown promise with his contact and speed abilities across the last several seasons.
MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE