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Earns first save Koch picked up the save in an extra-innings win over Oakland on Wednesday, allowing one walk over one-third of an inning.

Impact Koch entered the contest with two outs and a runner on first in the bottom of the 12th and proceeded to walk the first batter he faced, putting him in an even bigger jam. However, the right-hander was able to get Max Schuemann to fly out in the following at-bat to secure his first save of the season. Koch got the opportunity after Jalen Beeks blew the save in the ninth, marking the former's first big-league appearance this season.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Re-signs with Colorado Koch signed a minor-league contract with the Rockies on Wednesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact He's been given an invitation to the major league side of spring training as part of the deal. Koch appeared in 39 games for the Rockies in 2023, posting a 5.12 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across 38.2 innings. He'll compete for a job in Colorado's Opening Day bullpen.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opening bullpen game Koch will be the first pitcher on the mound in what's expected to be a bullpen game for the Rockies against the Twins on Saturday, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Koch hasn't pitched more than two innings in any of his 37 relief appearances this season, so don't expect him to last much longer than that this time around. The Rockies haven't announced who (if anyone) will be tasked with handling the bulk relief role behind him.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first win Koch (1-0) earned the win Tuesday against the Brewers. He allowed one hit and zero walks while striking out one over 1.2 scoreless innings.

Impact Koch entered a tied ballgame one out into the eighth inning and was able to keep the Brewers' bats quiet through the end of the ninth. The Rockies' offense was then able to take advantage of command issues from Milwaukee's bullpen and score four runs in the 10th inning. Since he was selected from Triple-A Albuquerque in late June, Koch has proven himself to be one of the Rockies' more reliable bullpen assets with a minuscule 1.42 ERA and 0.68 WHIP through 19 innings.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected to MLB bullpen Colorado selected Koch's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

Impact Koch was struggling to the tune of a 7.27 ERA through 34.2 innings this season at the Triple-A level, but the Rockies are desperate for fresh bullpen arms. The 32-year-old has made only four major-league appearances since the end of the 2019 season.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to minors The Mariners outrighted Koch to Triple-A Tacoma after he cleared waivers Thursday.

Impact Koch's stay on the Mariners' 40-man roster and in the big-league bullpen lasted just over two weeks before he was designated for assignment last Friday. He appeared in four games for Seattle, giving up four earned runs on five hits and a walk over 4.1 innings.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Koch was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Friday.

Impact Koch had been with the team for just over two weeks, allowing four runs in 4.1 innings of relief. He'll be removed from the 40-man roster to clear space for Mitch Haniger, who returned from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected by Seattle Koch's contract was selected by the Mariners on Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Koch began the regular season at Triple-A Tacoma and struck out five in two innings during a pair of relief appearances. He hasn't pitched in the majors since 2019 and should serve mainly in a low-leverage role out of the Mariners' bullpen.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE