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Nolan Jones Nolan Jones Back in lineup
Sat, Apr 27, 2024, 1:22 PM
Jones (back) is starting in left field Saturday against the Astros.
Analysis: Back stiffness caused Jones to exit Tuesday's game early and has kept him sidelined for the Rockies' last two games. Now seemingly healthy, the 25-year-old will look to turn things around at the dish after starting the year with a .469 OPS through 96 plate appearances. |
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Michael Toglia Michael Toglia Added as 27th man
Sat, Apr 27, 2024, 12:05 PM
The Rockies added Toglia to their active roster Saturday ahead of their series against the Astros in Mexico City.
Analysis: The Rockies were permitted to add an additional position player to their roster for their two-game series in Mexico City, so Toglia will come up from Albuquerque to provide additional flexibility at first base and in the outfield. The 25-year-old has slashed .106/.143/.362 across 49 big-league plate appearances. |
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Elehuris Montero Elehuris Montero Slugs first homer
Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 9:09 AM
Montero went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk Thursday against the Padres.
Analysis: Montero went 6-for-22 through the first six games of the Rockies' homestand, though all but one of those hits was a single. His lone extra-base knock came Thursday, which also marked the first home run of his season. Montero is batting only .233 through 82 plate appearances, but he has cut his strikeout rate to just 14.6 percent this season and has started 13 of the last 14 games. |
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Nolan Jones Nolan Jones Still battling back injury
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 12:50 PM
Jones (back) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: Jones is on the bench for a second straight game while he tends to a stiff back. With Jones out of the lineup along with Charlie Blackmon and Sean Bouchard, the Rockies will have Jake Cave and Hunter Goodman start in the corner outfield spots. |
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Sean Bouchard Sean Bouchard Heads to bench Thursday
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 12:48 PM
Bouchard is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: Bouchard will give way to Hunter Goodman after starting each of the past four games in right field while going 3-for-13 with two doubles, a walk and a stolen base. While Kris Bryant (back) remains on the injured list, Bouchard should still maintain an edge over Goodman and Jake Cave for a regular lineup spot in the corner outfield. |
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Jake Cave Jake Cave Draws second straight start
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 12:46 PM
Cave will start in left field and bat seventh in Thursday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: Cave will get a second consecutive start in the corner outfield while Nolan Jones (back) remains sidelined. The 31-year-old went 0-for-2 in Wednesday's 5-2 loss and is slashing just .217/.269/.348 through 26 plate appearances on the season. |
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Charlie Blackmon Charlie Blackmon Resting in day game
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 12:45 PM
Blackmon is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: He'll take a seat while the Padres and Rockies wrap up their series with a day game after a night game. With Blackmon on the bench along with Nolan Jones (back), Jake Cave and Hunter Goodman will occupy the corner-outfield spots, and catcher Elias Diaz will get a day off behind the plate and will serve as the Rockies' designated hitter. |
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Nolan Jones Nolan Jones Held out with back injury
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 4:03 PM
Jones (back) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Padres.
Analysis: Jones was removed from Tuesday's 7-4 win with back stiffness. The injury seems to be a day-to-day concern, but with a day game on tap for Thursday's series finale ahead of an off day Friday, Jones might not be back in action until Saturday against the Astros. Jake Cave will make a start in left field Wednesday in Jones' stead. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Promoted by Colorado
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 3:49 PM
The Rockies recalled Goodman from Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.
Analysis: Goodman has crushed the ball at Albuqueque this season, slashing .298/.352/.690 with seven home runs and 10 doubles over 20 games. The 24-year-old managed just a .632 OPS in 23 games with the big club last season but has put up big power numbers throughout the minors. It's not clear how much playing time the Rockies plan to give Goodman, but he is worth a speculative add in deeper leagues in hopes that he gets regular reps in right field and/or at first base. |
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Michael Toglia Michael Toglia Sent down to minors
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 3:44 PM
The Rockies optioned Toglia to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.
Analysis: Toglia is being sent out in favor of Hunter Goodman, who was called up from Albuquerque in a corresponding move. The 25-year-old has slashed just .106/.143/.362 with a 20:1 K:BB over 15 games with the big club this season. |
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Ty Blach Ty Blach Draws start Wednesday
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 3:33 PM
Blach is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Padres at Coors Field.
Analysis: Per Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com, the Rockies are likely to treat Wednesday's contest as a bullpen day, as Blach tossed an inning of relief Monday and may not be ready to handle a typical starter's workload just two days later. Prior to getting a call-up from Triple-A Albuquerque last weekend, Blach had made four starts for the Rockies' top affiliate, logging a 3.45 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB in 15.2 innings. Blach will presumably be in line for just one start before moving back to the bullpen after Wednesday's game. |
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Sean Bouchard Sean Bouchard Taking over as right fielder
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 9:19 AM
Bouchard went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base Tuesday against the Padres.
Analysis: Bouchard has started five of six games since being called up by the Rockies, with four of those appearances coming in right field. He's collected one hit in every contest, including two doubles. Bouchard should remain a regular as long as Kris Bryant (back) is sidelined. |
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Elehuris Montero Elehuris Montero Reaches base four times
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 6:32 AM
Montero went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Padres.
Analysis: Montero tallied his first three-hit game of the season and his second multi-hit effort over a three-game span. His second-inning double was his first extra-base hit since April 12 and he also kickstarted a five-run fourth inning with a leadoff single and later walked with the bases loaded in the same frame. The 25-year-old is now slashing .242/.288/.273 with four RBI, three runs and a 5:11 BB:K in 73 plate appearances. |
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Ryan Feltner Ryan Feltner Lasts four innings in no-decision
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 6:27 AM
Feltner allowed four runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out four over four innings in a no-decision against the Padres on Tuesday.
Analysis: Feltner immediately found himself in some trouble with a leadoff walk and a pair of singles to quickly get the Padres on the board. They would plate one more before the inning ended and then got another two runs off him in the third with four more hits in the frame. Four innings was a season low for Feltner, who had to work hard, needing 93 pitches to get through the outing. He was unable to replicate the magnificent start at home he had versus the Rays earlier in the month, but Feltner's managed to keep the ball in the park in his two starts at Coors as opposed to the four home runs he's surrendered in his three road starts thus far. He'll take a 5.68 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 30:10 K:BB (25.1 IP) into his next outing on the road against the Marlins. |
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Justin Lawrence Justin Lawrence Notches first save of 2024
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 6:14 AM
Lawrence secured his first save of the season Tuesday in a 7-4 win over the Padres after pitching a scoreless ninth while allowing one hit.
Analysis: Lawrence's save Tuesday was just the second save by a Rockies pitcher this season, with Jake Bird getting the other back on April 8. Lawrence has now picked up a win and a save in his last two appearances and hasn't let up an earned run since April 10. His ERA is inflated by one rough outing earlier this month, as he now owns a 6.23 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 9:4 K:BB in 9.2 innings. |
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Brendan Rodgers Brendan Rodgers Launches grand slam in win
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 6:10 AM
Rodgers went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in the Rockies 7-4 win over the Padres on Tuesday.
Analysis: Rodgers stepped up to the plate in the fourth with the bases juiced and sent a 421-foot blast to left-center field to put the Rockies in front 5-4 and they would never look back. It was his first career grand slam, his first RBI since April 13 and his first extra-base hit since April 12. It's been a rough go at the plate early on for the 27-year-old, as he's slashing just .197/.230/.324 with seven RBI, nine runs and a 3:20 BB:K in 74 plate appearances. |
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Nolan Jones Nolan Jones Exits with back stiffness
Tue, Apr 23, 2024, 10:16 PM
Jones was removed from Tuesday's game against the Padres due to back stiffness, Kelsey Wingert-Linch of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain reports.
Analysis: Jones went 1-for-4 with an RBI during Tuesday's contest to break an 0-for-25 stretch at the plate, but he was replaced in left field after striking out in the sixth inning. The severity of his injury is unclear, but the Rockies will likely offer more details on his condition ahead of Wednesday's game. |
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Kris Bryant Kris Bryant No baseball work yet
Tue, Apr 23, 2024, 4:51 PM
Rockies manager Bud Black said Tuesday that Bryant (back) is not participating in baseball activities and won't be reinstated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Wednesday, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.
Analysis: There apparently isn't much concern about the back strain being a serious issue since Bryant hasn't been sent for medical imaging, but the lower-back strain will still keep him sidelined for the near future. The 32-year-old doesn't have an official timeline for his return and should be considered out indefinitely until he resumes baseball activities. |
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Brenton Doyle Brenton Doyle Back in action Monday
Mon, Apr 22, 2024, 2:48 PM
Doyle (chest) will start in center field and bat seventh in Monday's game versus the Padres, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.
Analysis: Doyle sat out the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Mariners because of a chest injury, but he's ready to roll a day later. The 25-year-old has been one of the Rockies' better hitters this season, recording an .833 OPS with three home runs and a pair of stolen bases. |
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Noah Davis Noah Davis Scheduled for MRI
Mon, Apr 22, 2024, 8:49 AM
Davis is set to receive an MRI on his right shoulder Monday, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports.
Analysis: Summoned from Triple-A Albuquerque to serve as the 27th man for the Rockies' doubleheader Sunday with the Mariners, Davis came on in relief in the second game of the twin bill, covering three innings while allowing three earned runs on five hits in Colorado's 10-2 loss. He was pulled in the seventh inning with what the Rockies labeled as shoulder discomfort, but a more precise diagnosis for his injury won't be known until the results of his MRI are read. Colorado has already returned Davis to Triple-A Albuquerque, so if he needs to be shut down for any period of time, he'll likely go on the Triple-A club's 7-day injured list. |
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