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Connor Norby Connor Norby Exiting starting lineup
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 1:48 PM
Norby is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Norby is slashing .305/.382/.441 in September and had made six straight starts, but he'll get a breather Wednesday. Adael Amador will settle in at second base for the Rockies. |
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Kyle Freeland Kyle Freeland Tagged for five runs
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 9:58 AM
Freeland (4-11) took the loss after allowing five runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out two over three innings in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Freeland's struggles continue, and he's allowed at least three earned runs while pitching not more than four frames in his last three outings. The left-hander needed 73 pitches to complete three frames, but at least he didn't allow a homer after giving up five long balls in his previous two starts. He'll make his final start of the season Sunday on the road against the White Sox. |
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Vimael Machin Vimael Machin Outrighted to Triple-A
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 8:41 AM
The Rockies outrighted Machin to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.
Analysis: Machin was removed from the 40-man roster last week and has since passed through waivers. Because he's been outrighted previously, Machin has the ability to decline the Rockies' outright assignment and become a free agent. However, it's unclear what the infielder's plans are. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Smacks 23rd homer
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 8:09 AM
Moniak went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Moniak led off the third inning with his 23rd home run of the season, a small positive in what has otherwise been a slow September. He has hit only .170 across 53 at-bats for the month while striking out 38.2 percent of the time, and a slow second half has dropped his overall batting average to .242 on the season. Nevertheless, Moniak is one long ball away from matching his career high. |
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Adael Amador Adael Amador On bench Tuesday
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 2:07 PM
Amador is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Amador has an .823 OPS with two doubles, three homers, seven RBI and 11 runs through 17 games in September but will take a seat for Tuesday's contest. Mickey Moniak will serve as the designated hitter while Zac Veen, Jake McCarthy and Troy Johnston start across the outfield. |
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Ezequiel Tovar Ezequiel Tovar Not in Tuesday's lineup
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 1:59 PM
Tovar is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Tovar started the previous three games but will receive a day off Tuesday after going 2-for-8 with a double, a stolen base and two runs during that span. Cole Carrigg is filling in at shortstop while Troy Johnston and Zac Veen pick up starts in the outfield. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Back in action Tuesday
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 1:48 PM
Karros (back) is starting at third base and batting sixth Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: The 24-year-old was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners due to back spasms, but he's good to go after Monday's team off day. Karros returned from a concussion in early September and has a .214/.298/.429 slash line with two homers and four RBI in 11 games since coming off the IL. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Clubs 39th homer
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 8:58 PM
Goodman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Mariners.
Analysis: Goodman supplied the lone run for the Rockies, launching a solo homer in the ninth inning. The slugger has mostly slumped in September, slashing .167/.233/.407 with three homers, nine RBI and seven runs in 14 games. On the year, the 26-year-old is hitting .245/.312/.528 with 39 homers, 82 RBI, 81 runs and five stolen bases across 132 contests. |
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Tomoyuki Sugano Tomoyuki Sugano Saddled with 11th loss
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 8:45 PM
Sugano (12-11) took the loss Sunday, allowing one run on a hit and two walks over five innings against the Mariners. He struck out five.
Analysis: Sugano was more than serviceable across five frames, especially at home at Coors Field, but a lack of offense from the Rockies saddled the right-hander with the loss. He has now lost six of his past seven starts, with his last win coming Aug. 11. With a 5.36 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 91:36 K:BB in 147.2 innings (28 starts), Sugano is tentatively scheduled to make his final start of the season Saturday against the White Sox. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Scratched with back spasms
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 1:23 PM
Karros was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners due to back spasms.
Analysis: Karros was penciled in at third base but will instead remain on the bench due to the back issue. He'll have Monday's team off day to aid in his recovery. Connor Norby will shift to the hot corner while TJ Rumfield enters the lineup at first base. |
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Brennan Bernardino Brennan Bernardino Secures second save of season
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 9:14 AM
Bernardino earned the save Saturday against the Mariners after allowing one hit while striking out two over a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Bernardino was called upon to protect a two-run lead after Colorado's four-run seventh turned a 3-1 deficit into a 5-3 advantage. The left-hander allowed Michael Arroyo to reach on a one-out single, but he limited the damage the rest of the way and earned his second save of the season after tossing 12 of his 19 pitches for strikes. Following Saturday's scoreless appearances, Bernardino now has a 2.89 ERA across 72 appearances this season. He got the save opportunity since the Rockies' established closer, Jordan Romano, was unavailable after he pitched on back-to-back days Thursday and Friday. |
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Juan Mejia Juan Mejia Earns win in relief Saturday
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 9:11 AM
Mejia (4-6) earned the win in relief Saturday against the Mariners after allowing one hit while striking out two over two scoreless innings.
Analysis: Mejia entered the game in the sixth inning and looked completely in control in the two innings he pitched, allowing just one of the seven batters he faced to reach and staying long enough to allow the Rockies to turn things around with a four-run seventh frame. Mejia has given up one or fewer earned runs in his last six relief appearances, posting a 2.16 ERA with an 11.9 K/9 and a 11:4 K:BB in 8.1 frames over that stretch. |
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Jose Quintana Jose Quintana Allows three runs in return
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 9:06 AM
Quintana didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Mariners after allowing three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out two over four innings.
Analysis: Quintana made his first start since May 24 after missing nearly four months with a sprained left elbow. The veteran left-hander surrendered a two-run homer to Cal Raleigh in the first inning and a solo shot to Randy Arozarena in the third but otherwise kept Seattle off the board. He exited after four innings with Colorado trailing 3-1, and the Rockies' bullpen followed with five scoreless frames to complete the comeback. Quintana is expected to make his final start of the season Friday on the road against the White Sox. |
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Vimael Machin Vimael Machin Removed from 40-man roster
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 4:50 PM
The Rockies designated Machin for assignment Saturday.
Analysis: With Jose Quintana (elbow) returning from the 60-day IL, a 40-man spot was needed, and Machin ends up as the roster casualty. Machin provides defensive versatility around the infield but little with the bat, as evidenced by his .209/.289/.269 career slash line over parts of five big-league seasons. |
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Gabriel Hughes Gabriel Hughes Optioned to Triple-A
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 4:43 PM
The Rockies optioned Hughes to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.
Analysis: Hughes turned in a no-decision against the Mariners on Friday, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out six over 4.2 innings. He now appears set to finish the year in the minors, unless the Rockies need him as an injury replacement during the final week. Hughes has gone 0-8 with a 6.33 ERA in 64 innings with Colorado this season, though the underlying numbers are significantly better. |
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Jose Quintana Jose Quintana Activated ahead of start
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 4:38 PM
The Rockies reinstated Quintana (elbow) from the 60-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Saturday against the Mariners.
Analysis: Quintana will return for his first big-league appearance since May 24 after recovering from a sprained left elbow. The veteran southpaw made nine starts for Colorado before going down, posting a 2-3 record with a 5.27 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 20:17 K:BB over 41 innings. He allowed three runs on five hits with one strikeout over 2.1 innings in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Albuquerque last Sunday. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby Strong September continues
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 9:03 AM
Norby went 3-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base, an RBI and a run scored Friday against the Mariners.
Analysis: Norby continues to hit the ball well, as Friday's performance extended his hitting streak to six games. In that span, he's gone 11-for-25 with four doubles, four RBI, two stolen bases and four runs scored. Norby is making the case to stick with the Rockies or another big-league club in 2027 by maintaining a .309 average with 16 RBI and 18 runs scored across 33 games since joining Colorado. |
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Jordan Romano Jordan Romano Takes fourth loss
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 8:55 AM
Romano (0-4) allowed one earned run on two hits and struck out one batter across one inning to take the loss to the Mariners on Friday.
Analysis: Romano entered the game with the score tied at 4-4, but he served up a leadoff home run to Lazaro Montes. Romano has had limited save chances in recent weeks, as the Rockies have just one win in their last 12 games, but he has allowed at least one earned run in three of his seven September appearances. Colorado hasn't shown any sign of moving Romano out of the closer role, but he isn't in a great position to make a strong fantasy impact down the stretch. |
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Gabriel Hughes Gabriel Hughes Mixed results in no-decision
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 7:20 AM
Hughes did not factor into the decision in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Mariners, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk with six strikeouts over 4.2 innings.
Analysis: Hughes coughed up three runs in the first inning but settled in from there, throwing 63 of 95 pitches for strikes with 14 whiffs. The 25-year-old matched a season-high pitch count, but he's now exceeded five frames in just one of his 13 starts overall. He owns a 6.33 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 56:24 K:BB across his first 64 major-league innings and will try to avoid ending the season winless in one final road matchup with the White Sox next weekend. |
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Jake McCarthy Jake McCarthy Three-hit effort in loss
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 7:08 AM
McCarthy went 3-for-5 with a triple, two RBI, one run scored and a stolen base in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Mariners.
Analysis: McCarthy drove in a run on a single in the fourth inning before tying the game on an RBI triple in the sixth. It continued a strong September for the 29-year-old breakout, who owns a 1.031 OPS with nine extra-base hits, 12 RBI, 11 runs scored and five stolen bases through 16 games this month. On the season, he's slashing .298/.342/.490 with 15 homers, 82 RBI, 77 runs scored and 31 steals across 563 plate appearances. |
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