Carreras returns to Colorado as extra organizational infield deoth after batting .237/.290/.344 with two homers and 25 steals in 339 plate appearances last year for Triple-A Albuquerque.

Carreras was designated for assignment over the weekend and passed through waivers unclaimed. The 24-year-old infielder has been removed from Colorado’s 40-man roster, but will still remain with the organization.

The Rockies now have 42 active players on in spring camp. Carreras, 24, didn’t make the most of his opportunity in camp going 5-for-27 (.185 AVG), but did show off his power and speed with three of those hits turning into doubles. He spent most of his time in Double-A last season, but while up at Triple-A he slashed .255/.371/.373 in 62 plate appearances.

Carreras, 22, hit .281/.346/.457 in in a 2022 season spent mostly in high-A ball. He projects pretty well in the power department, and though he probably won't stay at shortstop, he could fit nicely at third base. There's hope for him as a major league regular.