Lucas Gilbreath - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Enters free agency Gilbreath cleared waivers Friday and elected free agency, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

Impact Gilbreath spent the vast majority of his time pitching in Triple-A this season, turning in a 7.59 ERA and 1.80 WHIP across 42.2 innings at Albuquerque. Between his poor minor-league performance and the fact that he's pitched just two innings in the big leagues over the past two seasons, the 29-year-old southpaw will almost certainly have to settle for a minor-league contract during the offseason.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors The Rockies optioned Gilbreath to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.

Impact Gilbreath's stay with the big club lasted just two days, with the reliever making his lone appearance in Friday's 9-0 loss to Pittsburgh. He'll cede his spot on the 26-man active roster to right-hander McCade Brown, who was called up from Double-A Hartford to start Sunday's series finale versus the Pirates.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors The Rockies optioned Gilbreath to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Back in majors The Rockies selected Gilbreath's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.

Impact Gilbreath was booted off the 40-man roster back in April but has found his way back on despite a 6.21 ERA and 37:20 K:BB over 37.2 innings with Albuquerque. He'll give interim manager Warren Schaeffer another lefty arm in the bullpen.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sticks in organization Gilbreath cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

Impact The left-hander was designated for assignment over the weekend but will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Gilbreath surrendered six earned runs in his three MLB appearances last year and has a 2.70 ERA, 2.10 WHIP and 5:4 K:BB across 6.2 frames so far this year with Albuquerque.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Colorado The Rockies designated Gilbreath for assignment Sunday.

Impact The move makes room on the 40-man roster for Alan Trejo, who was traded by the Rangers to the Rockies on Saturday. Gilbreath started the season with Triple-A Albuquerque, and in seven games out of the bullpen he has logged a 2.70 ERA, 2.10 WHIP and 5:4 K:BB across 6.2 innings. The 29-year-old southpaw could be claimed off waivers by a team looking to add left-handed depth to its bullpen.

APRIL 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting 2025 in Triple-A The Rockies optioned Gilbreath to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.

Impact Gilbreath made his 2024 debut in mid-August after recovering from Tommy John surgery from March of 2023. He underwent neurogenic thoracic surgery near his left neck/shoulder in the offseason, which limited him to one outing in spring training came March 10 against the Giants, when he allowed two runs on three hits while striking out one in one frame. Gilbreath will begin the 2025 regular season in Triple-A, but he should have an opportunity to rejoin the parent club at some point in the year when there's a need of depth in the bullpen.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for spring training Rockies manager Bud Black said Thursday that Gilbreath (shoulder) has been fully cleared for spring training, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

Impact Gilbreath didn't make his 2024 debut for the Rockies until mid-August after he completed his recovery from his March 2023 Tommy John surgery, and he made just three appearances before going back on the injured list Aug. 26 due to left shoulder inflammation. The southpaw seems to have moved past the injury over the offseason and will now work to solidify his spot in the Rockies' Opening Day bullpen during spring training. Gilbreath is likely to serve in a middle-relief role if he makes the club.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Agrees to terms with Rox Gilbreath agreed to a one-year, $785,000 contract with the Rockies on Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Injuries limited Gilbreath to just three big-league appearances in 2024, during which he allowed six earned runs in only one total inning. He'll presumably be ready for the start of the new season and look to bounce back with a season that more accurately reflects his career 4.36 ERA.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Left-hander Lucas Gilbreath and Rockies agree to $785,000, 1-year contract

Left-hander Lucas Gilbreath and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $785,000, one-year deal ahead of the deadline for teams to offer contracts to unsigned players on their 40-man...

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Headed back to IL The Rockies placed Gilbreath on the 15-day injured list Monday with left shoulder inflammation.

Impact It's a recurrence of an injury which sidelined Gilbreath earlier this season while he was rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. He was tagged for six runs over one inning of work covering three appearances with the Rockies after being activated from the IL earlier this month. It's not clear how long he'll be out this time around.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in return from Tommy John Gilbreath walked one and didn't allow a hit or a run over two-thirds of an inning in his season debut during Friday's 7-3 win over the Padres.

Impact Gilbreath figures to pitch in a low-leverage role for much of the rest of the season. He posted a mediocre 6.23 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 11:6 K:BB over 8.2 innings during his minor-league rehab assignment while working his way back from Tommy John surgery and a separate shoulder injury. His appearance Friday was his first in the majors since Aug. 26, 2022.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from 60-day IL The Rockies activated Gilbreath (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Friday, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

Impact Gilbreath has been rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent in March of 2023. When he appears in a game for the Rockies, it will be his first at the major-league level since June of 2022.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first rehab appearance Gilbreath (elbow) allowed two runs (one earned) on one hit and one walk while striking out two across one inning in an Arizona Complex League game Tuesday.

Impact Gilbreath is nearing a return from Tommy John surgery, and Tuesday's outing marked his first game action since Aug. 26, 2022. His time in the ACL is expected to be brief before his rehab assignment is shifted to Triple-A Albuquerque.

JULY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for rehab assignment Gilbreath (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Saturday and will begin a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League early next week, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

Impact Gilbreath continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery in March of 2023. He was slated to return to the majors earlier this season, but that was pushed back after he strained his shoulder in May, prompting a move to the 60-day injured list. he appears ready to begin ramping back up, however. In his last full season in 2022 with the Rockies, Gilbreath posted a 4.19 ERA and 1.47 WHIP across 43 innings.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for ACL rehab assignment Gilbreath (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Saturday and will begin his rehab assignment with the Arizona Complex League Rockies early next week, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.c...

Impact Gilbreath continues to work his way back from Tommy John Surgery in March of 2023. He was slated to return to the majors earlier in the season, but that was pushed back after he strained his shoulder in May, prompting a move to the 60-day injured list. If Gilbreath responds well to the next step of his rehab program in Arizona, he should have his assignment moved up to a higher-level affiliate. In his last full season in 2022 with the Rockies, Gilbreath posted a 4.19 ERA and 1.47 WHIP across 43 innings.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to face hitters Gilbreath (elbow/shoulder) threw his third bullpen session Saturday and will begin facing hitters at the Rockies' facility in Arizona this week, MLB.com reports. "[His side session...

Impact Gilbreath is working his way back from his March 14, 2023 Tommy John surgery, and though he was initially projected to return from the injured list in May, his 2024 debut was pushed back after he strained his shoulder earlier in the spring. According to the report, Gilbreath is considered fully recovered from the shoulder issue, so he's now in the process of building back up from elbow surgery. If he responds well to facing hitters, Gilbreath could begin a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League before eventually moving up to a higher-level affiliate later this month.

JULY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Faces hitters in sim game Gilbreath (elbow) pitched in a simulated game Tuesday, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Gilbreath, who is on the mend from March 2023 Tommy John surgery, said he felt good following Tuesday's outing, so the Rockies are tentatively having him pitch in a controlled setting once again Friday. If all goes well Friday, Gilbreath could head out on a minor-league rehab assignment as soon as next week. During his last MLB season with Colorado in 2022, the lefty reliever compiled a 4.19 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 49:26 K:BB across 43 innings.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress Gilbreath (elbow) is expected to face hitters by late March, MLB.com reports.

Impact Gilbreath underwent Tommy John surgery in March of 2023 and is progressing in his recovery. He'll begin the season on the injured list, though it's unclear how long he'll remain sidelined in the new campaign.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids arbitration Gilbreath (elbow) signed a one-year contract with the Rockies on Thursday, avoiding arbitration.

Impact Gilbreath missed all of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in March, and his absence could extend into the early part of the 2024 campaign. The 27-year-old southpaw holds a 3.78 ERA and 1.39 WHIP through 85.2 career MLB innings.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Playing catch again Gilbreath (elbow) was cleared to resume playing catch shortly after the All-Star break and was throwing off flat ground from up to 90 feet as of July 29, MLB.com reports.

Impact After undergoing Tommy John surgery March 14, Gilbreath isn't a candidate to pitch for the Rockies in 2023, and his absence could even stretch into the early portion of the 2024 season. The fact that he's been able to begin a throwing program four months after surgery can at least be viewed as a positive sign at this early stage of his recovery.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 60-day IL Gilbreath (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Gilbreath underwent Tommy John surgery last week, so a move to the 60-day IL was inevitable. He's been dealing with issues in his left elbow since August and likely won't be able to return until 2024 at the earliest. Gilbreath's placement on the injured list also frees up a spot for Jurickson Profar, who signed with Colorado on Sunday.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes Tommy John surgery Gilbreath (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery as scheduled Tuesday, Danielle Allentuck of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Gilbreath will miss the entire 2023 season, and his rehab is likely to extend into the early part of the 2024 campaign. The 27-year-old left-hander registered a 4.19 ERA and 49:26 K:BB over 43 innings of relief for the Rockies in 2022.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo Tommy John surgery Gilbreath (elbow) announced Tuesday that he will undergo Tommy John surgery, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact It was announced late last week that Gilbreath would likely need to undergo the operation, but the southpaw sought second opinions before announcing the decision. Because of the surgery, he'll miss all of the 2023 season, and could miss the start of the 2024 campaign as well. Gilbreath will likely be placed on the 60-day injured list whenever the team needs an opening on the 40-man roster.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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