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Ezequiel Tovar Ezequiel Tovar Homers in four-hit effort
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 2:14 AM
Tovar went 4-for-4 with a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Monday's 13-9 loss to the Rays.
Analysis: Tovar couldn't be stopped at the plate, logging a season-high four hits. The shortstop's solo homer in the third inning marked his first long ball since July 6, with the 25-year-old hitting a measly .098 in 17 games during the drought. It's been a challenging 2026 for Tovar, who's slashing .202/.247/.330 with nine homers, 36 RBI, 38 runs and five stolen bases across 104 contests. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Goes yard in Monday's loss
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 2:09 AM
Moniak went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a triple, an additional RBI and an additional run scored in Monday's 13-9 loss to the Rays.
Analysis: Moniak unloaded on an elevated fastball from Michael Grove, sending it 447 feet into the second deck in right field for a solo homer in the eighth inning. The 28-year-old has been a constant threat at the plate in 2026, slashing .277/.318/.565 with 18 homers, 49 RBI, 39 runs and a stolen base across 75 games. With the Rockies opting to hold onto Moniak beyond Monday's trade deadline, the two sides have reportedly agreed to a two-year extension that is expected to be finalized Tuesday, per Thomas Harding of MLB.com. |
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TJ Rumfield TJ Rumfield Given evening off
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 7:44 PM
Rumfield is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Lefty Ian Seymour is starting for the Rays, so the Rockies decided it was an ideal time to give the left-handed-hitting Rumfield a night off. The rookie started in each of the Rockies' previous seven games, going 7-for-29 with a double, a walk, five RBI and three runs. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Working on extension
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 7:43 PM
Moniak is closing in on a two-year contract extension with the Rockies, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Moniak has completely turned his career around since signing with the Rockies before the 2025 season. Since joining Colorado last season, Moniak has slashed .273/.312/.534 with 41 home runs and 115 RBI in 739 plate appearances. The deal is likely to be finalized Tuesday. |
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Nick Frasso Nick Frasso Promoted to Colorado
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 7:02 PM
Colorado recalled Frasso from Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.
Analysis: Frasso will make his first big-league stint with the Rockies after being traded from the Dodgers on July 20. With Antonio Senzatela and Victor Vodnik both being dealt elsewhere during Monday's trade deadline, the Rockies, in need of another bullpen arm, promoted Frasso. During his time with both Triple-A Oklahoma and Albuquerque this season, the 27-year-old recorded a 4.15 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 48:18 K:BB in 30.1 innings. |
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Jordan Beck Jordan Beck Elevated to majors
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 6:39 PM
Colorado recalled Beck from Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday, Thomas Harding of MLB.comreports.
Analysis: Beck, who was recently activated from the injured list due to a hamstring strain, is back with the big-league club for the first time since mid-May. In 30 games before being sidelined, the 25-year-old slashed .183/.227/.305 with one homer and 10 RBI through 88 plate appearances. Beck is not in Monday's lineup for the series opener against the Rays, but is available off the bench. |
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Dealt to Rockies
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 5:19 PM
The Marlins traded May and Connor Norby to the Rockies on Monday in exchange for Victor Vodnik, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: May was a good, not great prospect with the Marlins, but most of the fantasy intrigue is out the window now that his future home park is Coors Field. The 23-year-old righty has a 3.80 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 58:24 K:BB in 68.2 innings at High-A this year. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby Dealt to Rockies
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 5:16 PM
The Marlins traded Norby and Aiden May to the Rockies on Monday in exchange for Victor Vodnik, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Norby, who was optioned to Triple-A on June 26, has a .234/.302/.383 slash line with 21 home runs, 17 steals and 0.8 fWAR in 198 career games in the majors. He played 43 games at first base, 13 games at third base and 12 games at designated hitter with Miami. |
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Flipped to Rockies
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 4:38 PM
Manfredi and Juan Martinez were traded from the Brewers to the Rockies on Monday in exchange for Antonio Senzatela, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Manfredi is a 26-year-old lefty reliever who has split the year between Double-A and Triple-A. He boasts a 3.35 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 68:22 K:BB in 45.2 innings across 34 appearances, but his 11.4 percent walk rate is a tad high, as he is also not much of a groundball pitcher (40.9 GB%). |
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Flipped at deadline
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 4:35 PM
Martinez and Mark Manfredi were traded from the Brewers to the Rockies on Monday in exchange for Antonio Senzatela, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: It can be hard to keep track of all the Brewers prospect breakouts in the lower levels, but Martinez put himself on the map this summer by slashing .356/.476/.598 with six home runs, 21 steals, a 17.1 percent walk rate and an 11.6 percent strikeout rate in 40 games in the Arizona Complex League. Martinez turned 19 in April, so he was more age-appropriate for Single-A, where he is hitting .209 with a .321 OBP, one home run, six steals and as many walks (11) as strikeouts in 18 games. The switch-hitting infielder split time between second base and third base in rookie ball but has only played second base since getting promoted to the Carolina League. |
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Finds home in Rockies organization
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 12:13 PM
The Rockies acquired Vielma and right-hander Mason Adams from the White Sox on Monday in exchange for outfielder Brenton Doyle, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Vielma, a shortstop prospect whom the White Sox signed out of Venezuela for $400,000 in January, has had a successful showing in the Dominican Summer League this season. The 16-year-old has produced a .337/.507/.474 slash line while posting 32 walks against 16 strikeouts across 134 plate appearances. |
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Shipped to Colorado
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 12:08 PM
The Rockies acquired Adams and infielder Carlos Vielma from the White Sox on Monday in exchange for outfielder Brenton Doyle, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Adams was on the shelf to begin the season while completing his recovery from April 2025 Tommy John surgery, but he's maintained health since finishing up his rehab assignment at reporting to Triple-A Charlotte on June 11. Through nine appearances (seven starts) with Charlotte, Adams posted a 4.25 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 36:17 K:BB over 36 innings. The 26-year-old righty is expected to report to Triple-A Albuquerque with his new organization. |
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Brett Sullivan Brett Sullivan Logs first career steal
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 5:45 PM
Sullivan went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Royals.
Analysis: Sullivan's theft was the first of his career. Both of his attempts have come over his last 13 contests, a span in which he has gone 10-for-31 (.323) at the plate. The catcher is hitting .236 with a .680 OPS, four home runs, 18 RBI, 15 runs scored, 10 doubles and one triple over 151 plate appearances this season. Sullivan has yet to receive significant playing time, but that would likely change if Hunter Goodman is dealt prior to Monday's trade deadline. |
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Cole Carrigg Cole Carrigg Three hits, two steals in win
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 5:41 PM
Carrigg went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI, two stolen bases and one run scored in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Royals.
Analysis: Carrigg had gone 0-for-4 with four walks and a hit-by-pitch over his last three games. The outfielder is now 16-for-42 (.381) across 13 contests since the All-Star break, a span that also includes three of his five steals this year. Overall, the rookie is batting .305 with a .914 OPS, five home runs, 27 RBI, 32 runs scored, 10 doubles and three triples over 44 games. He has taken on the bulk of the playing time in center field since he was called up in June. |
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Jake McCarthy Jake McCarthy Drills homer in win
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 5:38 PM
McCarthy went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Royals.
Analysis: McCarthy's blast was his first since the All-Star break. He had a .599 OPS over his first 13 games after the break, though he logged six RBI, nine runs scored and two stolen bases during the power drought. McCarthy is hitting .289 with an .821 OPS, 11 homers, 62 RBI, 49 runs scored, 17 steals, 22 doubles and seven triples over 97 contests this season while making himself comfortable in the leadoff spot for a large portion of the campaign. |
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Kyle Freeland Kyle Freeland Goes distance for first time
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 5:35 PM
Freeland (3-10) allowed one run on five hits and two walks while striking out eight over nine innings to earn the win Sunday over the Royals in his first career complete game.
Analysis: The 10-year veteran had made 250 starts prior to Sunday. Freeland emptied the tank with 115 pitches (74 strikes) to pitch his first complete game, and it was easily one of his best outings of the campaign. He had allowed 19 runs over 22.1 innings across his previous four starts. Freeland is at a 6.81 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 93:23 K:BB through 108.1 innings over 20 starts this season. The southpaw's next start is tentatively projected to be at St. Louis. |
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Tyler Freeman Tyler Freeman Heading back to bench
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 2:14 PM
Freeman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Freeman started in each of the previous three games -- twice at second base, once in right field -- and went 2-for-9 with a run scored. The 27-year-old has produced an underwhelming .251/.322/.320 slash line with three home runs and six stolen bases over 279 plate appearances on the season and appears likely to handle a part-time role while the Rockies are relatively healthy. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Resting up Sunday
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 2:11 PM
Karros is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: After recently missing time due to a left biceps injury, Karros returned to the lineup for the first two games of the series with the Royals, going 4-for-8 with a double, three runs and two RBI across those contests. Karros appears to have avoided any setbacks with his biceps coming out of those games, but he'll get a breather for the series finale. |
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Edouard Julien Edouard Julien Losing out on playing time
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 2:08 PM
Julien will start at second base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Though he'll be included in the lineup against right-hander Seth Lugo, the left-handed-hitting Julien sat in each of the Rockies' previous three games, with his latter two absences coming against righties. He appears to have lost control of a strong-side platoon role, with Willi Castro and Tyler Freeman both having seen more opportunities at second base at Julien's expense of late. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Resting up Sunday
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 11:15 AM
Goodman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: The Rockies will go with Brett Sullivan behind the plate and Jake McCarthy at designated hitter while Goodman rests up for the series finale. Goodman had started in all but one of the Rockies' first 13 games out of the All-Star break, slashing .289/.360/.711 with six home runs, 14 RBI and seven runs over that stretch. |
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