# Welinton Herrera Rising Fast

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Podcast: [MLB Baseball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mlb-baseball-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7445019)
Published: 2026-06-02T01:46:18+00:00
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Welinton Herrera, the Dominican fireballer signed by the Rockies in 2021, is blowing up the minor leagues with a nasty 95-99 mph fastball and a devastating slider that hitters can’t resist. Already ranked among the organization’s top prospects, he dominated in 2024 with 17 saves at Double-A Hartford, earned a Futures Game nod, and even pitched in the Arizona Fall League. Standing just 6-foot and 166 pounds, Herrera makes up for his size with a polished three-pitch arsenal and a delivery that keeps hitters off balance. His fastball is nearly unhittable, and his slider gets whiffs — he’s even developing a changeup to better handle right-handed batters. With Triple-A Albuquerque looming — a hitter’s park — his ground-ball tendencies could be the key to success. Expected to join the 40-man roster this offseason, Herrera could be in the Rockies’ bullpen by 2026. A minor elbow issue sidelined him briefly, but he’s already been called up — proof of his elite potential. Keep an eye on this rising star. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/461dd0854c029d9e

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