Even though everyone knows the Colorado Rockies are not a contender, and even though everyone completely understands that they may have yet another 100-plus losing season, there is still reason to question things.John Brebbia. This is a questionable decision at the very least.Brebbia arrived in spring training as a non-roster invitee. The team evaluated him by watching him appear in seven games. He only pitched 9.0 innings in those games, but it was enough to earn a 7.0 ERA.Colorado didn’t love what it saw and decided to release the 36-year-old veteran before Opening Day. Three months later, he’s back.The Minnesota Twins gave him a try briefly and then also released him. In May, he signed a minor league contract with the Rockies again, and on June 21, the team selected his contract and brought him up.This was not a joyous reunion.The Results Haven’t ChangedJohn Brebbia | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThrough three appearances after being called up, Brebbia now owns a 10.38 ERA.Sure, one can argue that is a very small sample size, but let’s go back a bit in history.Brebbia has enjoyed a lengthy major league career. So far he has appeared in 379 games across nine seasons. During his best seasons he was a dependable late-inning reliever for the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants.The glory days appear to be behind him, though.In the 2024 campaign, he posted a 5.86 ERA over 59 appearances and then followed that up with a 7.71 ERA across 22 games in 2025.His stat line in Colorado is just continuing a trend, it’s not new and it’s not bad luck.Colorado Needs to Be Looking Ahead TJ Shook | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectDon’t stretch too far and place all the blame on Brebbia for the Rockies struggles, but it is time to be honest.Brebbia’s latest outing was a disaster. He went 1.1 innings against the Miami Marlins on June 31, allowing five hits and five earned runs, including two home runs.Colorado isn’t a contender. So, it is time to maximize opportunities for rebuilding not place hope in a struggling veteran.There’s no postseason berth coming to Denver. It’s is time to work on the future and stop wasting innings.There are younger options available who deserve a chance to compete, or at least be evaluated at the major league level.Right-hander TJ Shook immediately comes to mind. The 28-year-old right-hander was promoted on June 1 and appeared in three games only to be demoted again on June 7.In those appearances, he pitched 3.2 innings to post a 4.91 ERA, allowing four hits and two home runs against three strikeouts. Once again, a very small sample size but if we compare to the damage Brebbia is doing, Shook looks like a good reliever option.For a club that is rebuilding, it’s time to identify some pieces of the future and trust the decision they already made in March.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow