With the end of the 2025 season on Sunday, the Colorado Rockies have cleaned out their lockers after the worst season in their 32-year history. It was the third consecutive year of over 100 losses in a season, with this being the worst, boasting a 43-119 win-loss record. In Major League Baseball, it was the worst overall by a large margin. The Washington Nationals finished with a 66-96 record, the second-worst in the league, in 2025.

The first significant move for the Rockies was made on Wednesday, with GM Bill Schmidt stepping down after four years in the lead position. Schmidt began as the head of the scouting department for Colorado in 1999 and was part of assembling the Rockies team that reached the World Series in 2007.

“After a number of conversations, we decided it is time for me to step aside and make way for a new voice to guide the club’s baseball operations,” Schmidt said in the club’s press release. “It’s been an honor to serve in the Rockies family for over 25 years. I’m thankful to the Monfort family for the opportunity, to my family for their constant support, and our staff for their tireless dedication. Better seasons are ahead for the Rockies and our great fans, and I look forward to seeing it come to life in the years ahead.”

Now the Rockies will need a new GM and a new team manager to take over from interim manager Warren Schaeffer. Schaeffer took over after Bud Black was fired in May and went 36-86 in his debut in the manager’s position.

“We are setting our sights on finding the right leader from outside our organization who can bring a fresh perspective to the Rockies and enhance our baseball operations with a new vision, innovation, and a focus on both short and long-term success,” said Rockies Executive Vice President Walker Monfort. “This change delivers an opportunity to shape the future of our club and move forward into a new era of Rockies baseball.”

Although the team avoided having the worst-ever record in Major League Baseball history, they still finished with the worst run differential in baseball history. They were outscored by a total of 424 runs in 2025. That number far surpassed the second-worst mark of 345 runs by the 1932 Boston Red Sox, and the 344 runs by the 1914 Philadelphia Athletics.

One of the bright spots for the Rockies is the young talent on the team that can benefit from a new direction moving forward. Catcher Hunter Goodman had a breakout season and was nominated for the All-MLB Team on Monday. His 150 hits, 31 home runs, and 91 RBI were the most in the Rockies franchise history. The Rockies’ offseason is expected to be a busy one, with major changes starting from the top down.

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