If the Rockies are going to rebound from an extremely disappointing season in 2025, they must find more offense to make Coors Field a true home-field advantage in 2026.

On their way to a 43-119 record in 2025, the Rockies went 25-56 in Denver and were outscored 580-369. Sure, part of that can be blamed on a rotation that had a 6.47 ERA when pitching at 20th and Blake. But having more firepower in the lineup would offset some of the deficiencies on the mound.

And while Colorado has historically had more difficulties hitting away from Denver, this year’s team was exceptionally bad. The 2025 Rockies scored just 228 runs on the road, not only a franchise-low but also the fewest road runs by an MLB team this century.

To kickstart any kind of rebuild, the Rockies need to find offense to be more competitive. Finding players who can do that will likely be near the top of the to-do list when former general manager Bill Schmidt’s replacement steps into his new role.

Free agent pitchers rarely will choose to pitch at Coors Field — unless they’re handed an exorbitant salary, something the Rockies likely will not do heading into the last season of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. Any kind of impactful free agent signings will likely come on the offensive side of the equation.

The two big questions for the Rockies: the expiring CBA and potential work stoppage after this season; and the remainder of Kris Bryant’s guaranteed seven-year, $182 million deal, which ends after the 2028 campaign. Spending big money this offseason may once again not be in the cards for the Rockies.

However, there are options for the next general manager/president of baseball operations to beef up the lineup with moderate-priced free agents should the Rockies look to bring more veterans onto a team that had a franchise-record 13 players make their MLB debuts in 2025.

While Rockies fans are usually hesitant about veterans blocking the path for young players to make their mark, it’s clear those same veterans are needed to help step in when those prospects and young players are getting acclimated to MLB pitching.

So which veteran free agents could potentially help the Rockies next season? Here are three names to consider, along with their salaries from 2025 and why they would be a good fit in Colorado.

Josh Bell (one year, $6 million with Washington Nationals in 2025)

The switch-hitting first baseman posted an OPS+ of 111 this season, a number that would have placed third on the Rockies for players with more than 100 plate appearances. In his career, the 33-year-old Bell is slashing .306/.412/.528 in 85 plate appearances at Coors Field, numbers that would look good in the Rockies lineup.

While Colorado fans are hopeful second-ranked prospect Charlie Condon will be ready to take over at first base to start the 2026 campaign, having a veteran like Bell to be the bridge to start the season would be a plus. Additionally, having his bat as a designated hitter or someone coming off the bench could pay dividends as well.

Blaine Crim showed flashes in his 54 at-bats with the Rockies at the end of the campaign and could start the season at first if Colorado chooses to stay internal and wait for Condon’s arrival.

Mike Yastrzemski (one year, $9.25 million with San Francisco Giants and Kansas City Royals in 2025)

The Rockies are stocked with potential in the outfield from a host of young players, but Mickey Moniak showed the value of an experienced fourth outfielder last season. Next season, Yastrzemski could do the same.

The 35-year-old Yastrzemski is slashing .301/.379/.608 with 10 homers and 37 RBI in 174 career plate appearances at Coors Field. He has earned a reputation as a Rockies killer, so why not bring that offensive potential into the Colorado clubhouse?

Yastrzemski wouldn’t have to be a starter but could provide offense off the bench and sub in when needed as a fourth outfielder. He could also be a veteran presence in the clubhouse for what could be a bevy of young Rockies outfielders potentially making an impact in 2026 and beyond.

Luis Arraez (one year, $14 million with the San Diego Padres in 2025)

This is perhaps the longest shot of the three candidates. However, plugging in Arraez at second base and letting the three-time hitting champion show his skills at Coors Field would be a big plus.

Arraez struck out just 21 times last season, meaning he puts the ball in play. That skillset alone would perhaps change the culture of a Rockies team that struck out a National League-high 1,531 times.