The Rockies also announced that Mike Redmond has been dismissed as bench coach and replaced on an interim basis by hitting coach Clint Hurdle. Hurdle previously managed the Rockies from 2002 to 2009.

For the Colorado Rockies, desperation led to a change that deeply affects what happens on the field. Firing anyone in a leadership role will usually shake things up. However, a complete overhaul may be needed for a team like the Rockies to escape their usual spot at the bottom of the standings.