Qualls has agreed to a two-year deal with the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

The Astros declined a team option on Qualls in November following a season in which he posted a 4.38 ERA and 1.12 WHIP over 60 innings while chipping in four saves out of the Houston bullpen. The Rockies also agreed to terms with Jason Motte, and the team's bullpen configuration is not immediately clear, but both Qualls and Motte seem like upgrades over the younger returning options given their experience as late-inning contributors.