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Willi Castro Willi Castro Dealing with foot injury
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 6:28 PM
Castro is not in Friday's lineup against the Cardinals due to plantar fasciitis, Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette reports.
Analysis: It's not clear when the injury flared up for Castro. He's being evaluated by medical staff, and the Rockies should have an update on the 29-year-old utility man over the coming days. He is slashing .260/.331/.417 with 10 steals, 15 home runs and 56 RBI over 477 plate appearances this season. |
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Jose Quintana Jose Quintana Nearing rehab assignment
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 5:59 PM
Quintana (elbow) is in line to begin a rehab assignment next week, Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette reports.
Analysis: Quintana has been steadily building up his pitch count in bullpen sessions since early August as he progresses in his recovery from a left elbow sprain that landed him on the injured list in late May. It's been a lengthy rehab for the veteran southpaw, so even if he's cleared to embark on a rehab assignment, it's unclear whether he'll see major-league action before the conclusion of the regular season. |
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Kyle Freeland Kyle Freeland Slated for up-down session Saturday
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 5:34 PM
Freeland (neck) is scheduled for an up-down bullpen session Saturday, Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette reports.
Analysis: Freeland is progressing in his recovery from a pinched nerve in his neck that landed him on the 15-day injured list Aug. 24. How his neck responds to Saturday's session will dictate how many more bullpens Freeland throws and when he will be cleared to embark on a rehab assignment, if necessary. The veteran southpaw sported a 3.96 ERA and 1.18 WHIP over 36.1 innings in six starts between the All-Star break and his stint on the IL. |
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Willi Castro Willi Castro Playing time drying up
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 1:55 PM
Castro is out of the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Cardinals.
Analysis: It marks the third consecutive absence from the lineup for Castro, who had started 11 straight and 22 of 23 games prior to this three-game playing-time drought. Castro has an .828 second-half OPS, so this could simply be about the Rockies giving younger players a look. Adael Amador will play second base and Connor Norby will be at third base Friday. |
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Ezequiel Tovar Ezequiel Tovar Grabbing seat Friday
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 1:50 PM
Tovar is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: It's the third consecutive time that Tovar has been out of the lineup when the opposition has had a righty on the bump, in this case Andre Pallante. It's unclear whether Tovar has fallen into a short-side platoon, but it wouldn't be a surprise given his woeful .209/.256/.333 slash line. Cole Carrigg will handle shortstop for the Rockies in the series opener. |
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Hayden Harris Hayden Harris Claimed by Rockies
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 1:07 PM
The Rockies claimed Harris off waivers from Atlanta on Friday.
Analysis: Harris has spent all season at Double-A and Triple-A, collecting a 5.55 ERA and 64:37 K:BB over 48.2 innings. The left-hander boasts a career 35.1 percent strikeout rate in the minors, so he could be a useful bullpen piece for the Rockies if he's able to throw enough strikes. Harris will report to Triple-A Albuquerque. |
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Ryan Feltner Ryan Feltner Ready to go for Friday's start
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 8:34 AM
Feltner (illness) is listed as the Rockies' probable starter for Friday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Feltner was scratched ahead of his previous scheduled start last Saturday in Atlanta due to an illness, though he eventually appeared out of the bullpen and yielded just one unearned run over four innings. He's evidently recovered well since then and shouldn't be facing any workload restrictions versus St. Louis. |
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Jake McCarthy Jake McCarthy On base three times
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 11:25 PM
McCarthy went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, a walk and an RBI on Wednesday.
Analysis: McCarthy did most of his damage in the third inning when he pulled a triple into the right-center field gap to drive in a run. He later added a double, giving him consecutive games with an extra-base hit. McCarthy also has at least one hit in 11 of his last 12 games, during which he's gone 15-for-51 with one home run, four RBI, three runs scored and four stolen bases. |
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Cole Carrigg Cole Carrigg Collects three hits
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 11:15 PM
Carrigg went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored Wednesday against the Orioles.
Analysis: Carrigg was out of the lineup for consecutive games to end August due to an inappropriate interaction with a fan, but he's regained his starting position for the last two games. He also entered Wednesday's contest in a significant slump, collecting only four hits across 37 at-bats with two RBI and three runs scored in his last 10 games. However, Carrigg delivered in a big way Wednesday, doubling to left field before coming around to score the game-tying run in the ninth inning. |
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Tomoyuki Sugano Tomoyuki Sugano Quality start vs. Orioles
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 10:05 PM
Sugano did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Orioles, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: It was a nice bounce-back outing from Sugano, who'd given up 17 earned runs over just 12 innings in his previous three outings. Overall, Sugano is 12-8 this season with a 5.19 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 79:30 K:BB across 25 starts (131.2 innings). The right-hander is currently lined up to face the Yankees on the road his next time out. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Clears concussion protocol
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 2:36 PM
Karros has cleared concussion protocol and will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Hartford on Thursday, Eli Whitney of Blake Street Banter reports.
Analysis: Karros has been on the 7-day injured list twice since mid-August, which is worrisome, but he appears to be in the clear now. He is slated to remain with Hartford through the end of the weekend. If all goes well, Karros appears poised for a return to the Rockies' active roster next week as the club begins a road trip. |
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Willi Castro Willi Castro Exiting starting nine
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 11:24 AM
Castro is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Orioles.
Analysis: It's unclear whether Castro is banged up, but this will be his second straight day on the bench after he had started the previous 11 contests. Connor Norby is handling third base for the Rockies. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Out of lineup versus left-hander
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 11:22 AM
Moniak is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: It's an afternoon contest and the Orioles are starting lefty Trevor Rogers, providing an opportunity for the lefty-swinging Moniak to get a breather. Jordan Beck is getting a start in right field, and Adael Amador will slot in at designated hitter. |
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Jaden Hill Jaden Hill Picks up win in relief
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 9:09 AM
Hill (1-3) earned the win in relief Tuesday against the Orioles after allowing one run on one hit while striking out one over one inning.
Analysis: Hill surrendered a two-out solo homer to Jackson Holliday in the seventh, which erased Colorado's 2-1 advantage. The Rockies immediately responded in the bottom half when TJ Rumfield launched a go-ahead two-run homer, allowing Hill to collect his first win of the season. Hill returned from the injured list Aug. 19 following a bout of right shoulder tendinitis, and he's given up one run or zero in four of his five appearances since then. |
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Gabriel Hughes Gabriel Hughes No-decision Tuesday
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 9:06 AM
Hughes allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out four across 4.2 innings Tuesday against the Orioles. He didn't factor into the decision.
Analysis: Hughes held the Orioles to one run but couldn't make it through the fifth. The Orioles loaded the bases with two outs in that frame, prompting Colorado to summon Brennan Bernardino, who retired Gunnar Henderson to preserve the 2-1 lead. Hughes lowered his ERA to 6.19 with this outing, and this was the first time he didn't give up multiple earned runs since July 22. Hughes projects to make his next start on the road against the Yankees next week. |
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Jordan Romano Jordan Romano Notches 14th save
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 8:55 AM
Romano struck out two in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 4-2 victory over the Orioles.
Analysis: Romano was handed a two-run advantage and had no trouble protecting it, striking out Colton Cowser and Blaze Alexander before getting Holliday to fly out to finish the game. The right-hander needed just 17 pitches (11 strikes) to retire the side in order and collected his 14th save of the season. Romano owns a 4.50 ERA overall this season but has posted a 2.00 ERA since joining Colorado. |
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Ezequiel Tovar Ezequiel Tovar Idle Tuesday
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 4:16 PM
Tovar isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: Tovar will move to the bench for a second time in three games after recording just one hit and five strikeouts in his last 13 at-bats. Cole Carrigg will shift to shortstop to cover for Tovar while Zac Veen, Jake McCarthy and Mickey Moniak start across the outfield. |
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Blas Castano Blas Castano Summoned to big leagues
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 4:03 PM
The Rockies recalled Castano from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.
Analysis: Castano has logged a 3.92 ERA and 17:6 K:BB across 20.2 innings with the Rockies this season. The 27-year-old is likely to be used as a multi-inning reliever in Colorado. |
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Adael Amador Adael Amador Recalled from minors
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 4:00 PM
The Rockies recalled Amador from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.
Analysis: Amador is 3-for-10 with one home run during his time with the Rockies this season and has slashed .264/.367/.428 with 11 home runs and 11 stolen bases in 94 contests with Albuquerque. The 23-year-old is capable of handling both middle-infield spots as well as left field. |
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Blas Castano Blas Castano Set to join big club
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 9:46 PM
Castano is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday when rosters expand, Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette reports.
Analysis: Castano worked to a 3.93 and 1.36 WHIP with 14 strikeouts over 18.1 innings (nine appearances) during his last stint in the big leagues. He'll likely be asked to provide support out of the bullpen once his promotion becomes official Tuesday. |
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