Colorado Rockies player reviews: Yonathan Daza had a sad likely … – Purple Row
Clickbait Title: “The Shocking Death Of Yonathan Daza’s Rockies Career: Ranking Every Player From the 2023 Season!”
No. 45, Yonathan Daza: -0.4 rWAR
After a promising season in 2022, Yonathan Daza was given the opportunity to prove himself in 2023, only to be cut in May. A once-promising career with the Rockies was ended abruptly due to a shoulder injury, but what can we learn from his time with the team?
Diving into Yonathan Daza’s Unfortunate Rockies Career
A breakout season in 2022 had many fans of the Rockies excited for what Yonathan Daza could bring to the team in 2023. Unfortunately, things changed fast for the young outfielder,…catching the Rockies by surprise.
A Disappointing Cameo in 2023
In only 24 games with the Colorado Rockies, Yonathan Daza had a .270/.304/.351 start. An unimpressive slash line for the center fielder, leading to him being designated for assignment on May 5th. The Rockies clearly felt his performance wasn’t up to par, as he cleared waivers and was then outrighted four days later.
Nursing the Injury in the Minors
Yonathan Daza wasn’t finished with his time with the Rockies just yet; he still had 39 games of rehab to complete in Albuquerque. His slash line in the minors was slightly more promising, sitting at .305/.350/.415. Albeit, it wasn’t enough to impress the Rockies. On June 28, he was placed on the 7-day IL, moved to the 60-day IL on July 8 with shoulder surgery, ending any hope of returning to the Rockies this season.
A Gloomy Ending to a Promising Career
With the emergence of Brenton Doyle as a potential Gold Glove center fielder, it was clear Yonathan Daza’s time with the Rockies was up. His shoulder injury and dismal performance in 2023 removed any chance of a comeback, and he will soon qualify for minor league free agency. All that is left to do is hope that his injury heals and he can sign with another team.
Conclusion
Yonathan Daza had a short-lived career with the Colorado Rockies, but he still made an impact on the team. Although the shoulder injury spelled the end of his time in purple pinstripes, we can still take away valuable knowledge from his journey.