Koch signed a minor-league contract with the Rockies on Wednesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: He's been given an invitation to the major league side of spring training as part of the deal. Koch appeared in 39 games for the Rockies in 2023, posting a 5.12 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across 38.2 innings. He'll compete for a job in Colorado's Opening Day bullpen.
Matt Koch Outrighted to Triple-A
Koch went unclaimed off waivers Wednesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Analysis: Koch split time between Colorado and Albuquerque in 2023, turning in better numbers at the major-league level with a 5.12 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across 38.2 innings. Koch will have the right to elect free agency during the offseason and figures to at least draw a minor-league deal for 2024.
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