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Willi Castro Willi Castro Out of lineup Thursday
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 3:46 PM
Castro (hand) is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Houston.
Analysis: Castro had to be removed from Wednesday's contest after being hit on the right hand by a pitch, though X-rays came back negative. It's possible Castro wouldn't have been in the lineup Thursday, anyway, as his playing time has trended downward over the past week. Consider him day-to-day for now. Edouard Julien will cover second base and bat leadoff for the Rockies. |
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Jose Quintana Jose Quintana Tagged with loss Wednesday
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 9:37 AM
Quintana (0-1) was tagged with the loss Wednesday against the Astros after allowing three runs on three hits and four walks across 3.2 innings. He struck out one.
Analysis: Quintana gave up two runs in the first inning before allowing a solo homer to Yordan Alvarez in the third. Quintana hasn't had encouraging results to open the season, allowing five runs on seven hits while posting a subpar 3:8 K:BB over eight innings in two outings. The fact that both outings have been outside the confines of Coors Field paints them in an even more worrisome light, and he's tentatively scheduled to make his next start at home next week against the Dodgers. |
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Chase Dollander Chase Dollander Set for bulk-relief outing
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 8:21 AM
Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer confirmed that Dollander will cover the bulk of the innings out of the bullpen behind opening pitcher Juan Mejia during Thursday's game against the Astros in Houston, Eli Whitney of BlakeStreetBanter.com reports.
Analysis: After making a one-inning appearance in his most recent outing Sunday against the Padres, Dollander was expected to continue serving in a more traditional relief role this week with the Rockies getting Jose Quintana (hamstring) back from the injured list Wednesday, but Kyle Freeland's (shoulder) move to the IL in a corresponding transaction has left a rotation spot open. The Rockies will turn to Dollander to essentially take Freeland's turn Thursday, but the 24-year-old righty will probably need a strong showing against the Astros to ensure he receives additional bulk-relief appearances or starts. Tanner Gordon struck out four over four scoreless innings of long relief in Wednesday's 3-1 loss, giving the Rockies a viable alternative the next time as a fifth starter is needed if Dollander can't get the job done. |
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Juan Mejia Juan Mejia Slated to open Thursday's game
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 8:13 AM
Mejia is listed as the Rockies' opening pitcher for Thursday's game against the Astros.
Analysis: The 25-year-old righty will be making his first MLB start Thursday, but because he hasn't covered more than two innings in any of his appearances during the regular season or spring training, he's unlikely to work more than once through the batting order before exiting the game. Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer confirmed that Chase Dollander will work in bulk relief behind Mejia on Thursday, per Eli Whitney of BlakeStreetBanter.com. |
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Brenton Doyle Brenton Doyle Heading to bench Wednesday
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 5:01 PM
Doyle is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.
Analysis: With Doyle taking a seat for the third time in eight games, Jake McCarthy will pick up a start in center field. Though Doyle's status as a two-time Gold Glove Award winner aids his playing-time outlook, his poor form at the plate to begin the season could continue to cost him a couple starts per week. He's batting just .188 with two extra-base hits and a career-worst 37.7 percent strikeout rate over 53 plate appearances. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Sitting Wednesday
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 4:56 PM
Karros is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.
Analysis: Willi Castro will cover third base while Karros receives a breather Wednesday. Karros had started in each of the Rockies' previous four games, going 2-for-11 with two walks and a run. |
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Kyle Freeland Kyle Freeland Shelved with shoulder inflammation
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 3:37 PM
The Rockies placed Freeland on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to left shoulder inflammation.
Analysis: Freeland technically drew a start in Sunday's game against the Padres, but the injury resulted in him being scratched without throwing a pitch in that outing. After a few days of rest, Freeland didn't bounce back well enough to avoid the IL. The veteran left-hander will be eligible to rejoin the Colorado rotation before the end of this month, though it's unclear whether he will be cleared to start by that date. |
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Jose Quintana Jose Quintana Activated before Wednesday's start
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 3:31 PM
The Rockies activated Quintana (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Quintana will start Wednesday's contest in Houston in what will be his second appearance since donning a Rockies uniform. The veteran left-hander did not make any rehab appearances, so it's unclear what kind of workload he will be prepared for Wednesday. Quintana missed the last two-plus weeks with a strained hamstring. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Out against left-hander
Tue, Apr 14, 2026, 3:22 PM
Moniak is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Houston.
Analysis: The Rockies are facing a lefty for just the second time this season, and the left-handed-hitting Moniak has been out of the lineup for both of those contests. Fellow lefty bat Jake McCarthy will handle left field, and the right-handed-hitting Jordan Beck will patrol right field in the series opener. |
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Tanner Gordon Tanner Gordon Added to bullpen
Tue, Apr 14, 2026, 2:43 PM
The Rockies recalled Gordon from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.
Analysis: Gordon has been sharp early on at Albuquerque, posting a 2.76 ERA and 15:4 K:BB over his first 16.1 innings. The righty holds a career 7.06 ERA in 23 starts in the majors, however, and appears pegged for a long-relief role with the Rockies. |
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Chase Dollander Chase Dollander Tosses inning in relief Sunday
Mon, Apr 13, 2026, 9:35 AM
Dollander yielded one earned run on one hit over one inning of relief in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Padres.
Analysis: Dollander has made all four of his appearances out of the bullpen this season, but he served as the de facto fifth starter for Colorado in his previous outing, covering 4.1 innings behind opener Jimmy Herget in the Rockies' 7-3 loss to San Diego on Thursday. The right-hander worked in a more traditional relief role Sunday, helping the Rockies get through the series finale after starter Kyle Freeland (shoulder) was scratched shortly before opening pitch. Assuming Freeland is able to make his next turn, Dollander appears likely to remain in the bullpen moving forward. The Rockies still have an opening for a fifth starter, but Jose Quintana (hamstring) could be ready to return from the injured list as soon as Wednesday to fill the void. |
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Valente Bellozo Valente Bellozo Sent back to Triple-A
Mon, Apr 13, 2026, 9:29 AM
The Rockies optioned Bellozo to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.
Analysis: After starter Kyle Freeland (shoulder) was scratched shortly before opening pitch, the Rockies ended up going with a bullpen game during Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Padres. Bellozo took on the brunt of the work for Colorado, covering 4.1 innings and yielding five earned runs on eight hits and four walks. Since Bellozo wasn't going to be available for the next few days after the 90-pitch appearance, the Rockies will send him back to Triple-A and will presumably call up another pitcher to replace him in the bullpen. |
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Valente Bellozo Valente Bellozo Allows five runs in bulk role
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 8:09 PM
Bellozo allowed five runs on eight hits and four walks while striking out one over 4.1 innings in Sunday's loss to the Padres.
Analysis: With planned starter Kyle Freeland (shoulder) a late scratch, Bellozo entered in the third inning as the bulk reliever. The results were lackluster, as the right-hander struggled with his command and served up three homers. Through 10.2 big-league innings this season, Bellozo owns a 7.59 ERA and 1.59 WHIP. |
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Kyle Freeland Kyle Freeland Managing sore shoulder
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 3:40 PM
Freeland was scratched from his scheduled start Sunday against the Padres due to left posterior shoulder soreness, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The injury seems to have been a late development since the Rockies were unable to get the change on the lineup card, resulting in Freeland technically starting the game without throwing a pitch. It's unclear if a trip to the injured list will be necessary, but it wouldn't be surprising if the left-hander needs to miss some time given the nature of the injury. |
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Kyle Freeland Kyle Freeland Late scratch Sunday
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 3:25 PM
Freeland isn't pitching as scheduled for Sunday's game against the Padres for unspecified reasons, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The left-hander never took the mound Sunday, though he technically still started the contest before being replaced without throwing a pitch. Freeland is presumably dealing with an injury of some kind, but his status going forward will remain up in the air until the team updates his status. |
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Jose Quintana Jose Quintana Could return Wednesday
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 3:21 PM
Quintana (hamstring) threw a successful 21-pitch bullpen session Sunday and said he could re-enter Colorado's rotation as early as Wednesday at Houston, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The veteran left-hander landed on the shelf due to a hamstring strain after his season debut March 29, but it appears he'll be able to rejoin the Rockies' rotation without a rehab assignment. The team has yet to announce its pitching plans for this week, but Quintana should be expected to take the mound Wednesday or shortly thereafter. |
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Brett Sullivan Brett Sullivan Drawing third straight start
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 2:50 PM
Sullivan will start at catcher and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: Though top backstop Hunter Goodman will remain in the lineup at designated hitter Sunday, he has yet to resume catching since suffering a right middle finger laceration in Thursday's 7-3 loss. Sullivan will pick up his third consecutive start as a result, but since the Rockies haven't been compelled to call up another catcher from the minors, Goodman will presumably return to action behind the plate in the near future. Sullivan's playing time will almost certainly tail off considerably at that point. |
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Willi Castro Willi Castro Sitting again Sunday
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 2:46 PM
Castro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: Castro will be on the bench for a second straight game after a lackluster start to his time with the Rockies. While starting in 13 of Colorado's first 15 contests, Castro has slashed a pedestrian .220/.278/.340 with one home run, one stolen base, seven RBI and eight runs across 54 plate appearances. Edouard Julien will make a start at the keystone in place of Castro, which opens the designated hitter spot up for Hunter Goodman. |
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Troy Johnston Troy Johnston Back on bench Sunday
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 2:42 PM
Johnston is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Johnston will sit for the second time in the series, with both of his absences coming against right-handed pitching. Johnston appeared to have settled into a near-everyday role after posting an impressive .954 OPS through his first 11 games of the campaign, but his grip on a regular spot in the lineup may be loosening after 0-for-4 efforts in his last two starts. |
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Ryan Feltner Ryan Feltner Pummeled by Padres
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 11:14 PM
Feltner (1-1) allowed six runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out four batters over four innings in a loss to San Diego on Saturday.
Analysis: Colorado gave Feltner an early 4-0 lead, but the right-hander couldn't hold it. He yielded three runs in the third inning -- two of which came on a Manny Machado homer -- and another three in the fourth on a Ramon Laureano blast. Feltner's ERA increased to an ugly 7.30 as a result of the blowup, though this was his first loss. Things aren't slated to get any easier for him, as his next start is projected to come against the Dodgers in Colorado. |
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