Red Sox Sign Former 3rd Overall Pick After Astros Stint

Brendan Rodgers joins Boston on minor-league deal after struggling with injuries and consistency in Colorado and Houston.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The Boston Red Sox have signed former Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers, the third overall pick in the 2015 MLB draft, to a minor-league deal. Rodgers had a strong 2022 season with the Rockies, winning a Gold Glove, but struggled with injuries and consistency in his time with the Rockies and Houston Astros. He will compete for a bench spot with the Red Sox, who are looking to add depth to their infield.

Why it matters

The Red Sox are looking to bolster their infield depth after losing Alex Bregman to free agency. Rodgers, a former top prospect, could provide a boost against left-handed pitching if he can stay healthy and regain his form from 2022.

The details

Rodgers, 26, was the third overall pick in the 2015 MLB draft by the Colorado Rockies. He had a strong 2022 season, posting a 4.0 WAR and winning a Gold Glove at second base. However, he has struggled with injuries and consistency throughout his career. In 2024, he was non-tendered by the Rockies and signed with the Houston Astros, where he appeared in just 43 games in 2025 before suffering an oblique injury. With the Astros, Rodgers hit .191 with 2 home runs and a .544 OPS.

  • Rodgers was the third overall pick in the 2015 MLB draft.
  • In 2022, Rodgers had a 4.0 WAR season and won a Gold Glove with the Rockies.
  • Rodgers was non-tendered by the Rockies after the 2024 season.
  • Rodgers signed with the Astros for the 2025 season, but appeared in just 43 games before suffering an oblique injury.
  • Rodgers signed a minor-league deal with the Red Sox in February 2026.

The players

Brendan Rodgers

A 26-year-old infielder who was the third overall pick in the 2015 MLB draft. He had a strong 2022 season with the Rockies but has struggled with injuries and consistency throughout his career.

Alex Bregman

An infielder who left the Red Sox via free agency this offseason.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa

An infielder the Red Sox signed to a $6 million major league deal earlier this offseason.

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What they’re saying

“Rodgers enters at the wrong end of a crowded mix for one of the Red Sox's limited bench spots. But his ability to potentially help against lefties, something Boston has struggled with intermittently over the past few seasons, could give him an edge.”

— Chris Cotillo, Reporter (MassLive)

What’s next

If Rodgers makes the Red Sox roster, he will be competing for limited bench spots and playing time against other infield options like David Hamilton, Nate Eaton, and Nick Sogard. His performance in spring training and ability to stay healthy will be key factors in determining his role with the team.

The takeaway

The Red Sox are taking a low-risk flier on Brendan Rodgers, a former top prospect who has struggled with injuries and consistency in his MLB career so far. If Rodgers can regain his 2022 form, he could provide a boost against left-handed pitching and add valuable depth to the Red Sox infield.