Rockies land fifth-round pick Tyler Putnam over Tennessee commitment

Right-hander picks pro ball over college.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 121 min read

Putnam was Tennessee commit. So some question if he would sign. Obviously #Rockies believed he would and it appears they Via @TroyRenck on X

What happened: Colorado's fifth-round pick Tyler Putnam is signing with the Rockies rather than honoring his commitment to Tennessee, according to Troy Renck. The 18-year-old right-hander had been seen as a genuine college-or-pro decision heading into the deadline.

Why it matters: Landing a Day 2 arm away from a Power Five commitment adds depth to Colorado's farm system as the front office leans on the draft to rebuild pitching depth. It follows a run of roster-building moves for a Rockies club overhauling its player development approach this year.

By the numbers: Putnam was Colorado's fifth-round selection and had been committed to the University of Tennessee before signing with the Rockies.

What to watch: Putnam now joins Colorado's farm system, with an assignment to a minor league affiliate to follow.

Sources

@TroyRenck 2026-07-12T22:20:26.185099+00:00

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