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Kyle Freeland Kyle Freeland Making exhibition start Wednesday
Mon, Mar 2, 2026, 12:17 PM
Freeland (back) will start Wednesday's exhibition game against Team USA, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: It will be the first game appearance this spring for Freeland, who has been slow-played while dealing with back spasms. The veteran lefty was cleared to start Wednesday following a couple bullpen sessions and he should have time to build up his stamina for Opening Day. |
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Edouard Julien Edouard Julien Back in action Sunday
Sun, Mar 1, 2026, 12:33 PM
Julien (back) will start at designated hitter and bat second in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Guardians.
Analysis: Julien hadn't played since Tuesday due to back tightness, but a few days off was apparently all he needed. The 26-year-old is competing for a strong-side platoon role at either first base or DH this spring. |
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Brenton Doyle Brenton Doyle MRI reveals sprain
Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 6:11 PM
Doyle was diagnosed with a sprained left wrist Friday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Doyle has been held out of Cactus League action since he was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with a wrist injury. Now that imaging has confirmed he suffered a sprain, the Rockies will keep him on the bench for a few more days before taking another look at him. |
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McCade Brown McCade Brown Cleared for mound work
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 11:37 AM
Brown (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Friday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Brown has been brought along slowly early on in Rockies camp due to right shoulder inflammation, but his recovery is coming along well. If things go well for the righty Friday, his Cactus League debut shouldn't be far off. Brown is likely ticketed for the Triple-A Albuquerque rotation to begin the 2026 campaign. |
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Kyle Freeland Kyle Freeland Could make spring debut next week
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 11:32 AM
Freeland (back) had a successful bullpen session Wednesday and could be ready for his Cactus League debut next week, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Freeland has been held back by mid-back spasms but seems to be on the mend. If the veteran left-hander is able to get into a game next week, he will have plenty of time to ramp up ahead of Opening Day. Freeland will likely draw the Opening Day start for the Rockies, if healthy. |
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Carson Palmquist Carson Palmquist Delayed by shin soreness
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 11:27 AM
Palmquist is a bit behind schedule after being hit on the shin by a line drive, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Palmquist is expected to be fine, but the issue has slightly delayed his ramp-up. The left-hander tossed a scoreless inning in his Cactus League debut last week. He is in the mix for a spot in the Rockies' rotation, but Palmquist's best shot to make the team might be as a long reliever. |
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Edouard Julien Edouard Julien Nursing lower-back tightness
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 11:21 AM
Julien is dealing with lower-back tightness, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: It's not clear when Julien was injured, but he last played Tuesday. Consider him day-to-day for the time being. The left-handed-hitting Julien is competing for reps against right-handed pitching and looks to be among the favorites for starts at first base. |
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Brenton Doyle Brenton Doyle Awaiting imaging results on wrist
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 11:02 AM
Doyle underwent imaging on his left wrist after the injury forced him to be scratched from Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Cubs, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Rockies had said previously that Doyle being scratched was precautionary, but him being sent for imaging suggests there's some level of concern. The results of the imaging are not in yet but might be available later Thursday. If Doyle is forced to miss time, the Rockies could shift Jake McCarthy over to center field. |
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Brenton Doyle Brenton Doyle Scratched with wrist issue
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 12:39 PM
Doyle was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Cubs due to left wrist inflammation, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Doyle had been slated to start in center field and bat cleanup, but Drew Avans will instead take his spot in the field and the batting order. The Rockies have described Doyle's removal from the lineup as precautionary and said that it doesn't stem from him being hit by a pitch during Monday's game against the White Sox. Doyle will likely check back into the spring lineup within the next few days. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Making Cactus League debut
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 8:17 AM
Moniak (oblique) is starting at designated hitter and batting leadoff in Wednesday's Cactus League contest versus the Cubs.
Analysis: Moniak has been brought along slowly in Rockies camp due to right oblique tightness, but he's been cleared for his spring training debut. The 27-year-old socked 24 home runs while slashing .270/.306/.518 in 2025 in his first season in Colorado and is in line for regular reps against right-handed pitching in 2026. |
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Blaine Crim Blaine Crim Managing oblique strain
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 10:45 AM
Crim suffered an oblique strain during Monday's spring game, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Crim received his first taste of the big leagues in 2025 and had a .732 OPS in 20 games between the Rockies and Rangers. The severity of the strain has yet to be disclosed, but his availability for the start of the regular season is now in question. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Adds strength over offseason
Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 11:22 PM
Karros entered camp weighing 230 pounds, 20 pounds heavier than he was at the close of the 2025 season, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Karros made his big-league debut at the close of the 2025 season and managed only a .585 OPS with a 26.3 percent strikeout rate across 156 plate appearances. Manager Warren Schaeffer dismissed that sample due to Karros being down about 10 pounds from his typical playing weight, forcing him to play at less than full strength. Karros is among the top candidates to claim the starting third-base job in Colorado to begin the season, and he's collected three hits in his first five plate appearances in Cactus League action. |
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McCade Brown McCade Brown Rebounding from shoulder issue
Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 12:05 PM
The Rockies announced Monday that Brown is day-to-day due to right shoulder inflammation, TheDNVR.com reports.
Analysis: Colorado hasn't shut Brown down from throwing while he's been managing the shoulder issue, so the 25-year-old still appears on track to be ready to go for the start of the season. Brown reached the big leagues for the first time in 2025 but struggled in his seven starts with Colorado, submitting a 7.36 ERA and 1.83 WHIP in 25.2 innings. He could be ticketed for the Triple-A Albuquerque rotation to begin the 2026 campaign after Colorado brought aboard three veteran starters (Michael Lorenzen, Jose Quintana and Tomoyuki Sugano) over the winter. |
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Tyler Freeman Tyler Freeman Doing on-field work
Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 10:56 AM
Freeman (back) has progressed to on-field workouts, Thomas Harding of MLB.comreports.
Analysis: Freeman is being eased into things this spring after reporting to Rockies camp with a lower-back strain. It's not clear when the utility player might be ready to play in Cactus League contests, but Freeman should have time to ramp up for Opening Day as long as he can avoid setbacks. |
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Kyle Freeland Kyle Freeland Tending to back spasms
Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 10:56 AM
The Rockies announced Monday that Freeland has been slowed by mid-back spasms during camp, but the veteran southpaw is slated to throw this week, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The back issue will end up delaying Freeland's entry into the Rockies' spring pitching schedule, but assuming he can avoid any setbacks while ramping up his throwing, he should be fully stretched out by the start of the regular season. Freeland turned in a 4.98 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 124:38 K:BB in 162.2 innings over his 31 starts with the Rockies in 2025. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Working way back from tight oblique
Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 10:54 AM
Moniak (oblique) will take batting practice Monday and could make his Cactus League debut this week, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Moniak has been slowed early on in Rockies camp by right oblique tightness, but he appears to be on the mend. Oblique issues can be finnicky, but as long as he avoids setbacks, he will have plenty of time to ramp up for Opening Day. The left-handed-hitting Moniak is slated for regular playing time against righties in 2026 after swatting 24 home runs for the Rockies last season. |
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Pierson Ohl Pierson Ohl Set for Tommy John surgery
Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 10:46 AM
Ohl will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Ohl was acquired via trade from the Twins in January and will now be sidelined for the first season in his new organization. The right-hander had appeared likely to open the 2026 campaign in a middle relief role for the Rockies. |
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Chase Dollander Chase Dollander Fixes mechanics over offseason
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 12:21 PM
Dollander believes he fixed a mechanical flaw with his delivery this offseason, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Dollander said he got "too coil-y in my legs, in my leg kick," which led to him throwing across his body and affected his command. After working with with T.J. Galenti, a Florida-based data scientist and baseball performance coach, Dollander said his mechanical problem was fixed "pretty fast." Dollander added that he's now able to better find the strike zone with his fastball and slider, and he's also "getting the 'vert' (induced vertical break) back" on his heater. The 24-year-old entered Rockies camp healthy following a late-season knee injury last year, and he's cemented into the Opening Day rotation. Dollander posted a 6.52 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 82:49 K:BB through 98 innings across 21 starts in his rookie season, with most of the damage done at home (9.98 ERA). |
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Kris Bryant Kris Bryant No baseball activities
Tue, Feb 17, 2026, 10:24 AM
Bryant said Tuesday that the ongoing pain in his back continues to prevent him from participating in baseball activities, though he's still consulting with doctors and trainers for potential rehab options, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The 34-year-old is dealing with a lumbar degenerative disc disease and has played a combined 170 games across four seasons since inking a seven-year, $182 million contract with Colorado. Bryant was placed on the 60-day injured list last week, and though he's not planning to retire while he remains engaged in the rehab process, it's not clear if or when he'll be able to return to the field. |
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Seth Halvorsen Seth Halvorsen Faces hitters Monday
Mon, Feb 16, 2026, 3:53 PM
Halvorsen (elbow) tossed a live batting practice session Monday.
Analysis: Halvorsen looks to be free of restrictions in the opening weeks of spring training after he didn't pitch after Aug. 2 last season due to a mild right elbow flexor strain. Prior to getting injured, Halvorsen had seemingly established himself as the Rockies' preferred closer, though his numbers (4.99 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 36:21 K:BB, 11 saves in 14 chances over 39.2 innings) weren't overly remarkable. Even so, Halvorsen still looks like one of the best bets for saves in Colorado entering 2026, given his raw abilities along with the lack of reliable alternatives in the Rockies bullpen. Halvorsen ranked third in the majors with an average fastball velocity of 100.0 miles per hour, and his 13.1 percent swinging-strike rate and 54.4 percent groundball rate offer hope that he'll be able to raise his strikeout rate and improve his ERA and WHIP. |
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