Impact It's unclear whether Hiura plans to accept the outright assignment or elect free agency. The veteran infielder had a .611 OPS in eight games for the Rockies before being bumped from their 40-man roster.
JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE
KESTON HIURA
0 HR •
1 RBI •
.222 AVG
0 HR
1 RBI
.222 AVG
Sent outright to Triple-A The Rockies outrighted Hiura to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.
Sent outright to Triple-A The Rockies outrighted Hiura to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.
Impact It's unclear whether Hiura plans to accept the outright assignment or elect free agency. The veteran infielder had a .611 OPS in eight games for the Rockies before being bumped from their 40-man roster.
JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE
Deadspin | Rockies DFA infielder Keston Hiura Deadspin | Rockies DFA infielder Keston Hiura
JUNE 17 • DEADSPIN.COM
Rockies cut ties with former 1st-round pick in surprise decision | Sporting News Colorado just got Keston Hiura.
JUNE 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Booted from 40-man roster The Rockies designated Hiura for assignment Monday.
Impact Hiura's playing time had been scarce lately, so it's not a surprise he's the one losing his spots on the 26-man and 40-man rosters to make room for the return of Michael Toglia. The veteran infielder had a .611 OPS in eight games for the Rockies and will go through the waivers process.
JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE
Losing out on playing time Hiura is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Hiura has produced a weak .222/.333/.278 slash line in 21 plate appearances since being promoted from Triple-A Albuquerque on May 31 and looks to be moving into more of a short-side platoon role. He'll be on the bench for the third time in the Rockies' last four matchups with right-handed starting pitchers.
JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE
Idle Saturday Hiura isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Impact Hiura will get a day off Saturday after getting hit by a pitch twice in Friday's contest. Kyle Farmer will fill in as Colorado's first baseman and bat eighth.
JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE
Idle Saturday Hiura isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Impact Hiura will get a day off Saturday after getting hit by a pitch twice in Friday's contest. Kyle Farmer will fill in as Colorado's first baseman and bat eighth.
JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE
On bench for series finale Hiura is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants.
Impact Hiura will take a seat for the series finale after starting at first base and going 1-for-5 with an RBI in the Rockies' first two matchups with the Giants. Orlando Arcia will fill in for Hiura at first base Thursday.
JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE
Splitting time at first base Hiura is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
Impact It's the second straight game on the bench for Hiura, who has gone 2-for-11 with a double and two runs in five games since being added to the big-league roster last weekend. Kyle Farmer is starting at first base Sunday, with he and Hiura each receiving four starts at the position in Colorado's past eight games.
JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE
Getting third start in four games Hiura will start at first base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Impact After being called up from Triple-A Albuquerque over the weekend, Hiura is now slated to get his third start in the Rockies' last four games. Hiura has gone 1-for-6 with a double and two runs since joining the Rockies and will likely need to continue hitting to solidify a spot in the everyday lineup.
JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE
Hunter Goodman homers twice as Rockies beat Marlins 6-4 to end 8-game losing streak
Hunter Goodman homered twice, including a go-ahead two-run shot in the fifth inning, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Miami Marlins 6-4 to snap their fourth eight-game losing stre...JUNE 3 • Associated Press
Brewers' 1st-round pick getting another chance in MLB with a new team | Sporting News Keston Hiura is back.
MAY 31 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Rockies demote first baseman Michael Toglia
Struggling Colorado Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia has been optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque prior to his team's game against the New York MetsMAY 31 • Associated Press
Called up by Colorado The Rockies selected Hiura's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.
Impact Hiura wasn't able to crack the Rockies' Opening Day roster and started the season in Triple-A, where he is slashing .243/.360/.467 with nine home runs and 31 RBI in 200 plate appearances. With Michael Toglia being optioned to Triple-A, Kyle Farmer will likely take over as the Rockies' everyday first baseman while Hiura provides depth at the position.
MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to minor-league camp The Rockies reassigned Hiura to minor-league camp Wednesday.
Impact Though he's just 28 years old and has three double-digit home-run seasons on his resume at the MLB level, Hiura's high strikeout rates and lack of defensive flexibility have made it difficult for him to stick in the big leagues over the past two seasons. He spent the majority of the 2024 campaign at the Triple-A level and settled for a minor-league deal with the Rockies this winter upon reaching free agency. Hiura hit just .167 and struck out in nine of his 18 at-bats in Cactus League play, so his dismissal from big-league camp comes as little surprise. He's expected to open the season at Triple-A Albuquerque.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Receives NRI from Colorado The Rockies signed Hiura to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Impact Hiura, 28, went 4-for-27 during his brief time with the Angels last season and sported a .943 OPS with 26 homers at the Triple-A level in 2024. It's conceivable that the former top prospect wins an Opening Day roster spot, but Hiura will more likely begin the year at Triple-A Albuquerque.
JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Outrighted to Salt Lake The Angels outrighted Hiura to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.
Impact Hiura will remain within the Angels organization after being designated for assignment earlier this week and clearing waivers. Across his 19 games in Salt Lake this season, Hiura is slashing .360/.429/.853 with 12 home runs and 21 RBI across 84 plate appearances. That production hasn't translated to the majors, however, as the 27-year-old has gone just 4-for-27 with a 37 percent strikeout rate in 10 games this season.
JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Outrighted to Salt Lake Hiura was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.
Impact Hiura will remain within the Angels' organization after being designated for assignment by the Halos on Tuesday. Across his 19 outings in Salt Lake, Hiura is slashing .360/.429/.853 with 12 home runs and 21 RBI across 84 plate appearances. That production hasn't translated to the majors, however, as the 27-year-old has gone just 4-for-27 with a 37 percent strikeout rate over 10 outings.
JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Pushed off 40-man roster The Angels designated Hiura for assignment Tuesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact The return of Luis Rengifo (wrist) from the IL on Tuesday will leave Hiura without a spot on the active roster, and because he has no more options remaining, he will also lose his spot on the 40-man. The 27-year-old has slashed an incredible .360/.429/.853 through 85 plate appearances with Triple-A Salt Lake, though he managed just a .296 OPS in 10 games with the Angels.
JULY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Breather Saturday Hiura will sit Saturday versus the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact Hiura will head to the bench after he went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Friday's series opener. Luis Guillorme will make his return to the lineup after a two-game absence with back tightness, starting at second base and batting ninth against Oakland.
JULY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Angels' Keston Hiura looks to make most of his chances vs. Cubs Luis Rengifo will not be in the starting lineup Sunday when the Los Angeles Angels and Chicago Cubs wrap up a three-game series at Wrigley F...
JULY 7, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM
Angels place 3B Luis Rengifo on 10-day injured list with wrist inflammation
The Los Angeles Angels placed third baseman Luis Rengifo on the 10-day injured list because of inflammation in his right wristJULY 5, 2024 • Associated Press
Back in majors with Angels The Angels selected Hiura's contract from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.
Impact It's the first stint in the big leagues since 2022 for Hiura, who has slashed .270/.346/.536 with 18 home runs at the Triple-A level this season split between the Tigers and Angels organizations. He is starting at designated hitter and batting eighth Friday against the Cubs in his Angels debut.
JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Added to taxi squad The Angels have added Hiura to their taxi squad ahead of Friday's game versus the Cubs, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact The team is still awaiting the results of the MRI on Luis Rengifo's right wrist, and if it's bad enough to force an injured list stint, Hiura is poised to be added to the roster. Hiura has slashed .270/.346/.536 with 18 home runs in 68 games at the Triple-A level this season split between the Tigers and Angels organizations. He has not appeared in a major-league game since 2022.
JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
