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Troy Johnston Troy Johnston Bowing out of starting nine
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 4:29 PM
Johnston is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: After going 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, a walk, four RBI and three runs in Sunday's 23-9 win while lefty Jeffrey Springs started for the Athletics, the left-handed-hitting Johnston will head to the bench for Monday's matchup with southpaw Shota Imanaga. Johnston will give up his spot in the lineup to Jake McCarthy (illness), who will return to the starting nine after sitting in the past five games. |
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Eiberson Castellano Eiberson Castellano Jettisoned to minors
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 4:24 PM
The Rockies optioned Castellano to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.
Analysis: Castellano picked up a save in Sunday's 23-9 blowout win over the Athletics with three scoreless frames in his major-league debut. He's clearing off the roster to make room for the return of Victor Vodnik (elbow) from the injured list. Castellano is likely to be used as a starting pitcher and/or bulk reliever at Albuquerque. |
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Victor Vodnik Victor Vodnik Rejoins Colorado bullpen
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 4:18 PM
The Rockies activated Vodnik (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: Vodnik is fully recovered from the ulnar nerve inflammation in his right elbow that sent him to the IL in late May, getting clearance to return after making two scoreless rehab appearances at Triple-A Albuquerque. The 26-year-old had yielded 14 runs over nine innings covering his last 10 outings before going on the IL, so the Rockies seem unlikely to utilize Vodnik in high-leverage situations right out of the chute. Eventually, though, Vodnik could get another chance at close if he pitches well. He still leads the Rockies with four saves this season despite missing nearly a month of action. |
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Jake McCarthy Jake McCarthy Returning to lineup
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 2:10 PM
McCarthy (illness) will start in left field and bat seventh in Monday's game versus the Cubs.
Analysis: McCarthy didn't start any of the previous five contests as he battled back from an illness, though he appeared as a pinch runner in one of those tilts. The 28-year-old had made 23 consecutive starts prior to the aforementioned five-game absence from the lineup. |
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Ezequiel Tovar Ezequiel Tovar Three hits in return
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:18 PM
Tovar went 3-for-6 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Tovar missed a couple of games due to calf soreness. The shortstop played the bulk of this blowout, though Edouard Julien was brought in at second base with Willi Castro moving over to short in the eighth inning. It looks like Tovar should be good to handle a starting role again moving forward. He's hitting .231 (9-for-39) in June, though he's up to .218 on the year with a .605 OPS, five home runs, 24 RBI, 21 runs scored, 14 doubles and four stolen bases over 67 contests. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Delivers four hits in win
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:15 PM
Karros went 4-for-6 with a double, two RBI and four runs scored in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Karros was one of seven Rockies to collect multiple hits, and one of three to pile up at least four knocks. The third baseman has batted .375 (15-for-40) in June, with five of his hits going for extra bases, though he's added just four RBI. Overall, he's hitting .246 with a .703 OPS, three home runs, 19 RBI, 32 runs scored, 12 doubles, one triple and two stolen bases over 68 contests. Even as a Colorado hitter, the lack of power makes him a tough sell in fantasy. |
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TJ Rumfield TJ Rumfield Goes deep in big win
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:12 PM
Rumfield went 2-for-6 with a solo home run, a triple, a second RBI and a second run scored in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Rumfield has gone 9-for-20 (.450) with two homers, four doubles and five RBI during a five-game hitting streak. His blast Sunday provided the final run of this high-scoring contest. For the season, the first baseman is batting .280 with an .826 OPS, nine homers, 34 RBI, 31 runs scored, 14 doubles and two triples over 69 contests. He has yet to attempt a stolen base in the majors. |
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Troy Johnston Troy Johnston Supplies four RBI
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:09 PM
Johnston went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, a double, a walk, four total RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: This was Johnston's third multi-hit effort in his last four games. The homer was his first since April 6 versus the Astros. Johnston hasn't developed over-the-fence power this year even with a hitter-friendly home park, but he has been among the Rockies' most consistent batters. He's hitting .317 with an .822 OPS, three homers, 34 RBI, 30 runs scored, 21 doubles and four stolen bases over 67 games in a near-everyday role, though Johnston may see fewer opportunities versus left-handers once Tyler Freeman (concussion) is back in action. |
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Willi Castro Willi Castro Drives in seven in blowout win
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:06 PM
Castro went 4-for-6 with a pair of home runs, a walk, seven RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Castro made a huge impact out of the leadoff spot as the ball flew out of Las Vegas Ballpark. Castro's first homer was a two-run blast in the second inning, and he added a grand slam in the eighth. The seven RBI were a single-game career high for the utility man. He has gone 14-for-42 (.333) in June and is now batting .278 with a .752 OPS, five homers, 29 RBI, 31 runs scored, 11 doubles and five stolen bases over 60 contests this season. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Reaches 20-homer mark
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:03 PM
Goodman went 5-for-6 with two home runs, a double, four RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Goodman had gone 0-for-13 with nine strikeouts over his previous three games. He put that slump to rest with a first-inning homer, and he added another long ball in the fifth, accounting for two of the Rockies' six blasts in this blowout win. Goodman has had few slumps this season as a reliable power-hitting catcher. he's batting .250 with an .857 OPS, 20 homers, 37 RBI, 44 runs scored, 12 doubles and five stolen bases over 66 contests. |
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Eiberson Castellano Eiberson Castellano Picks up save in big-league debut
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:00 PM
Castellano allowed four hits and hit a batter while striking out two and walking none over three scoreless innings to earn the save in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Castellano's big-league debut saw him mop up the last three innings of a blowout win to preserve the rest of the Rockies' bullpen. The 25-year-old has had a strong effort in the minors this season, posting a 2.72 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 53:27 K:BB across 53 innings over 10 starts for Double-A Hartford. He also made a scoreless six-inning relief appearance at Triple-A Albuquerque before his call-up to the majors Saturday. Castellano threw 35 pitches (24 strikes) in Sunday's outing, so he may be able to stick around the big club rather than being immediately optioned out again. He's in the bullpen for now, but if he thrives in a multi-inning role, he could be a candidate for spot starts later in the year. |
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Tomoyuki Sugano Tomoyuki Sugano Gets win in slugfest
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 5:56 PM
Sugano (7-4) allowed eight runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out two over five innings to pick up the win over the Athletics on Sunday.
Analysis: Sugano didn't pitch well, but he left the game with the Rockies leading 14-8. He was tagged for just one home run, but this was still his worst start of the season despite the silver lining of a victory. He's at a 4.79 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 41:22 K:BB through 73.1 innings over 14 starts. Sugano's 4.65 ERA at home is actually a little better than the 4.89 mark he has on the road after this outing in Las Vegas. He's still risky regardless of venue, and his next start is projected to be at home versus the Pirates. |
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Edouard Julien Edouard Julien On bench against lefty
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 2:02 PM
Julien is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Julien will retreat to the bench with southpaw Jeffrey Springs toeing the rubber for the Athletics. Julien has been included in the lineup for every matchup with a right-handed starter so far in June and is slashing .333/.419/.407 so far this month, but it's unclear if he'll be able to hold down a strong-side platoon role after Colorado reinstated Tyler Freeman (concussion) from the 7-day injured list Sunday. |
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Sterlin Thompson Sterlin Thompson Sitting after three straight starts
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 2:00 PM
Thompson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Thompson will retreat to the bench while the Athletics send southpaw Jeffrey Springs to the hill for the series finale. Thompson started in each of Colorado's last three games and went just 1-for-10 with six strikeouts. |
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Jake McCarthy Jake McCarthy Remaining on bench Sunday
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 1:49 PM
McCarthy (illness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: It's the fifth straight game out of the lineup for McCarthy, who was scratched from the starting nine Wednesday against the Cubs due to an illness. However, the 28-year-old may not have been in lineup Sunday regardless of the ailment since the Athletics are sending a lefty (Jeffrey Springs) to the mound. McCarthy entered as a pinch runner and was caught stealing in Saturday's contest, so he should be back in the lineup soon. |
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Chad Stevens Chad Stevens Sent to Triple-A
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 1:17 PM
The Rockies optioned Stevens to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.
Analysis: Stevens was called up for his Rockies debut May 21 but struggled mightily in 16 games, going 2-for-28 with five walks and 13 strikeouts. The 27-year-old will now return to Albuquerque, where he's batting .362 with three homers and six steals through 40 contests this season. |
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Tyler Freeman Tyler Freeman Starting in return from 7-day IL
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 11:32 AM
The Rockies reinstated Freeman (concussion) from the 7-day injured list Sunday. He'll start in right field and bat second in the Rockies' series finale against the Athletics in Las Vegas.
Analysis: Colorado optioned infielder Chad Stevens to Triple-A Albuquerque to clear room on the active roster for Freeman, who ended up missing the minimum amount of time after suffering a concussion June 6, when he was hit in the head by a 98.2-mph fastball from the Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski. Freeman had been handling a near-everyday role in right field prior to landing on the IL and should be in line for regular playing time now that he's been cleared of the head injury. |
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Ezequiel Tovar Ezequiel Tovar Back in starting nine Sunday
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 11:28 AM
Tovar (calf) will start at shortstop and bat fifth Sunday against the Athletics.
Analysis: Tovar was held out of the starting nine for the first two games of the series in Las Vegas due to left calf soreness, but manager Warren Schaeffer said that the 24-year-old was available off the bench for Saturday's 7-5 loss. Though Tovar ultimately went unused in that contest, he'll settle back in at his usual spot at shortstop in the series finale. Tovar had gotten off to a rough start to June prior to missing the last two contests, producing just five hits in 33 at-bats (.152 average) while posting a 1:15 BB:K over eight games. |
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TJ Rumfield TJ Rumfield Two doubles against A's
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 8:33 AM
Rumfield went 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored Saturday against the A's.
Analysis: Rumfield hit doubles in consecutive plate appearances in the fourth and fifth innings, marking his third straight game with an extra-base hit. After slumping to start June, Rumfield is in the midst of a four-game hitting streak, during which he has gone 7-for-14 with three RBI and three runs scored. |
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Troy Johnston Troy Johnston Piling up multi-hit efforts
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 8:23 AM
Johnston went 2-for-3 with an RBI on Saturday against the Athletics.
Analysis: Johnston delivered an RBI single in the fourth inning and tallied another base knock four frames later. He was pulled for a pinch runner on the latter occasion, though he still managed his sixth multi-hit performance in his last 12 games. Johnston has hit .348 with seven RBI and five runs scored in that span, and he has an impressive .316 average across 249 plate appearances for the campaign. |
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