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Jose Quintana Jose Quintana Playing catch
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 8:13 PM
Quintana (hamstring) has resumed playing catch, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Quintana returned to throwing only three days after being placed on the injured list, a positive sign that his absence won't be long-term. However, he also hasn't been cleared for any additional activity, so his exact timeline for a return is unclear. |
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Victor Vodnik Victor Vodnik Secures save against Philly
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 7:46 PM
Vodnik secured his first save in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Phillies, allowing two hits with three strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Vodnik blew his first save opportunity of the season last Sunday against the Marlins but worked around a pair of singles in the ninth inning to eventually strike out the side. Vodnik has a 4.50 ERA and 4:0 K:BB across four innings early on in the 2026 campaign. |
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TJ Rumfield TJ Rumfield Homers in win Sunday
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 7:42 PM
Rumfield went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Phillies.
Analysis: After Mickey Moniak took Taijuan Walker deep for a solo shot in the bottom of the first inning, Hunter Goodman singled before Rumfield swatted a two-run shot to give Colorado an early 3-0 lead. Rumfield has fared well at the plate in his first nine career big-league games to begin the 2026 season, slashing .345/.406/.586 with two home runs, five RBI, four runs scored and a 3:7 BB:K across 32 plate appearances. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Goes deep twice in win Sunday
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 7:38 PM
Moniak went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Phillies.
Analysis: Both home runs came off Taijuan Walker, who allowed three round-trippers in the loss. Moniak was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday after missing Colorado's first six games of the season. He's now got his first two homers of the 2026 campaign and went 3-for-9 with three runs scored in the three-game set against the Phillies. Moniak is unlikely to play against many left-handed starters, but he had an .857 OPS against right-handed pitching last season. |
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Tomoyuki Sugano Tomoyuki Sugano Stymies Philly across six innings
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 7:30 PM
Sugano (1-0) earned the win Sunday against the Phillies, allowing one run on four hits and one walk with five strikeouts across six innings.
Analysis: Making his first start at hitter-friendly Coors Field, Sugano couldn't have asked for better results against Philly's talent-laden offense. After a 2025 season in which he allowed an MLB-high 33 home runs with the Orioles, Sugano had few suitors in free agency and inked a one-year, $5.1 million deal with Colorado. Through two starts with his new club, Sugano owns a 1.69 ERA and 9:3 K:BB across 10.2 innings. He's slated to take the mound again Friday in San Diego. |
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Brenton Doyle Brenton Doyle Out of Sunday's lineup
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 2:06 PM
Doyle is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: Doyle will head to the bench for the second time this season after starting the previous four games. He's yet to get on track at the plate and has just one hit and seven strikeouts in his past 11 at-bats. Jake McCarthy is manning center field in Doyle's place Sunday. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Getting first day off
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 2:01 PM
Karros is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: Karros started Colorado's first eight games of the season at third base but will hit the bench Sunday after beginning the year in a 5-for-25 slump. Willi Castro will shift to the hot corner while Edouard Julien receives a start at second base. |
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Tyler Freeman Tyler Freeman Scratched with back tightness
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 1:36 PM
Freeman was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies due to lower-back tightness.
Analysis: The 26-year-old was scheduled to start in right field and bat second, but he'll instead remain on the bench. Freeman missed the start of the season due to lower-back inflammation, and it's expected to be an injury he contends with throughout the campaign. |
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Zac Veen Zac Veen Reinstated, optioned to Triple-A
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 5:04 PM
The Rockies reinstated Veen (knee) from the injured list Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Analysis: A bruised knee prevented Veen from playing during the second half of the Cactus League, but he was cleared to begin playing in rehab games Wednesday and has since gone 1-for-11 with five strikeouts. Although he's now fully healthy, the Rockies will keep him in the minors a bit longer and give him a chance to get back on track at the plate before he receives another look in the bigs. |
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Blaine Crim Blaine Crim Activated, optioned to Triple-A
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 5:00 PM
The Rockies reinstated Crim (oblique) from the injured list Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Analysis: Crim missed most of the Cactus League schedule due to a strained left oblique. He received the green light to begin playing in rehab games at Albuquerque on March 31, and he'll officially stay put in the minors now that he's been deemed fully healthy. |
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McCade Brown McCade Brown Moves to 60-day IL
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 1:45 PM
The Rockies transferred Brown (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Brown has been dealing with right shoulder inflammation since the beginning of spring camp, and his move to the 60-day IL will officially keep him on the sidelines until at least May 24. Sammy Peralta was claimed off waivers from the Brewers to fill the open spot on the 40-man roster. |
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Sammy Peralta Sammy Peralta Claimed by Rockies
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 1:36 PM
The Rockies claimed Peralta off waivers from the Brewers on Saturday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Analysis: Peralta lost his spot on Milwaukee's 40-man roster when the Brewers acquired Luis Matos, but the former will now claim a spot on Colorado's 40-man. Peralta owns a 5.12 ERA and 1.71 WHIP over 45.2 innings in his big-league career, and he began the season at Triple-A by allowing three earned runs over one inning across two appearances. |
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Brennan Bernardino Brennan Bernardino Opening Saturday
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 11:15 AM
Bernardino will serve as the Rockies' opening pitcher Saturday against the Phillies.
Analysis: The Phillies typically use lefty sluggers Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper atop their lineup, so the Rockies will counter by sending the left-handed Bernardino to the mound for the first inning. The 34-year-old has fired three scoreless innings to begin the season, giving up two hits, no walks and striking out one batter in the process. Chase Dollander is expected to pitch in bulk relief once Bernardino exits the game. |
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Michael Lorenzen Michael Lorenzen Lit up for nine runs
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 8:17 PM
Lorenzen (0-1) suffered the loss Friday against the Phillies, allowing nine runs on 12 hits and two walks while striking out two in three innings of work.
Analysis: Things went wrong immediately for Lorenzen as the first five batters he faced reached base including two via walk. It escalated from there, and before the inning was over, the Phillies had scored seven times. The 34-year-old made it through two more innings after that, but it's certainly not a start that will go on his highlight reel. He has now allowed 12 runs and three home runs over 7.1 innings of work on the year. His next scheduled chance to bring down his 14.73 ERA will come Wednesday against the Astros. |
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Ryan Feltner Ryan Feltner Ready for next start
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 1:08 PM
Feltner (glute) has been cleared to make his next turn through the rotation, which tentatively lines up for Monday against the Astros, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis: The right-hander departed his season debut Tuesday in Toronto after three scoreless frames due to a right glute contusion from a comebacker, but it won't affect his availability for the next turn through the rotation. It was a strong start to the campaign prior to the injury for Feltner, who had a 4.75 ERA and 1.48 WHIP while being limited to six starts last season due to back and shoulder injuries. |
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Chase Dollander Chase Dollander Will pitch in Saturday's game
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 12:13 PM
Dollander will pitch Saturday against the Phillies in place of the injured Jose Quintana (hamstring), Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.
Analysis: Dollander is set to handle the lion's share of the workload Saturday, though it could come as a bulk reliever and not a traditional starting pitcher. The right-hander opened the season in the Rockies' bullpen and yielded four runs over a four-inning relief appearance Monday against the Blue Jays. Dollander could get multiple turns either as a starter or bulk reliever while Quintana recuperates. |
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Jordan Beck Jordan Beck Taking seat Friday
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 12:10 PM
Beck is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: Beck has gone 2-for-16 with a double, a stolen base and four RBI through five games this season and will head to the bench for Friday's series opener versus Philadelphia. Mickey Moniak (finger) was reinstated from the injured list and is starting in place of Beck. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Activated from 10-day IL
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 11:14 AM
The Rockies activated Moniak (finger) from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: Moniak missed the Rockies' season-opening road trip while recuperating from a right ring finger sprain, but he's back just in time for their first homestand. The 27-year-old will be a staple in the Rockies' lineup this season at least against right-handed pitching, likely splitting his time between the outfield and designated hitter. |
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Ryan Ritter Ryan Ritter Optioned to Triple-A
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 5:06 PM
The Rockies optioned Ritter to Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.
Analysis: Ritter claimed a spot at the end of Colorado's bench to begin the regular season, but he'll now head back to Triple-A after beginning the season 1-for-7 with a run scored and three strikeouts. His demotion frees up a spot on the Rockies' active roster a day before Mickey Moniak (finger) is eligible to return from the injured list. |
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Valente Bellozo Valente Bellozo Recalled to majors
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 4:57 PM
The Rockies recalled Bellozo from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.
Analysis: With Jose Quintana (hamstring) headed for the injured list, the Rockies will call upon Bellozo to fill the void in their starting rotation. The 26-year-old failed to make the Opening Day roster after posting a 6.32 ERA in the Cactus League, and he got off to a poor start in Triple-A by allowing three runs in three innings during his first outing with the Isotopes. Assuming he slides right into Quintana's place in the rotation, Bellozo is due to make his Rockies debut Saturday against the Phillies in front of the home crowd. |
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