The Rockies designated outfielder Nick Martini for assignment to make room for Sam Hilliard, who was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque after a strong season there. Martini, struggling with a .225/.288/.294 line this season, has had inconsistent performance over the past two years, while Hilliard, returning for his sixth season with Colorado, has posted a .288 batting average in Triple-A. Additionally, infielder Thairo Estrada has been reinstated after a wrist injury, hoping to rebound from a tough previous season.
