Parker Mushinski: Everything you need to know

The Rockies re-signed Mushinski to a minor-league contract Tuesday. Mushinski was released by the Rockies on Sunday but is now back with the club on a new minor-league pact. The left-hander will give the Rockies some experienced relief depth at Triple-A Albuquerque.

The Rockies reassigned Mushinski to minor-league camp Sunday. Per Thomas Harding of MLB.com, Mushinski will exercise the release clause in his minor-league deal with the Rockies, allowing him to explore his options in free agency. The 30-year-old lefty saw big-league action with the Astros in parts of three seasons from 2022 through 2024 but spent the entire 2025 campaign at Triple-A Sugar Land, where he produced a 3.96 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 66:33 K:BB in 50 innings.

The Rockies signed Mushinski to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training Monday, Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette reports. Mushinski spent the entirety of the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Columbus in the Guardians organization, holding a 3.78 ERA and 66:33 K:BB over 50 innings. The lefty reliever has made 31 appearances at the big-league level, collecting a 5.45 ERA and 26:12 K:BB across 33 frames. Mushinski will compete for a spot in Colorado's Opening Day bullpen but will likely begin the year at Triple-A Albuquerque.