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Ryan Rolison Ryan Rolison Removed from 40-man roster
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 6:53 PM
The Rockies designated Rolison for assignment Tuesday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis: Rolison was a first-round pick (22nd overall) in the 2018 First-Year Player Draft, but he hasn't been able to perform to that pedigree. The lefty had been buried in the minors until last season, when he got into 31 games with Colorado and pitched to an ugly 7.02 ERA and 1.77 WHIP over 42.1 innings. Rolison's 25:20 K:BB paints a pretty clear picture of how much he struggled to get big-league batters out, and the Rockies now appear set to move on. |
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Brennan Bernardino Brennan Bernardino Moved to Rockies
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 6:18 PM
The Red Sox traded Bernardino (lat) to Colorado on Tuesday in exchange for Braiden Ward, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis: Bernardino enjoyed a solid 2025 season with Boston, posting a 3.14 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 43:26 K:BB over 51.2 innings while notching one save and two holds. The southpaw ended the campaign on the IL due to a strained lat, but there's no reason at this point to think that the injury will affect his availability for the start of spring training. Bernardino should immediately become a key member of a Rockies bullpen that ranked second-to-last in the majors with a 5.18 ERA last year. |
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Michael Toglia Michael Toglia DFA'd by Colorado
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 6:11 PM
The Rockies designated Toglia for assignment Tuesday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis: Toglia looked like he was set to be Colorado's first baseman of the future heading into last season, when he opened as the team's primary first baseman. However, the 2019 first-round draft pick struggled mightily during his time in the majors, posting a .190/.258/.353 slash line with a 39.2 percent strikeout rate. While Toglia flashed big power with 25 homers across 457 plate appearances in 2024 and went deep 11 times across 42 games with Triple-A Albuquerque last season, his poor contact against major-league pitching ultimately led to his removal from the Rockies' 40-man roster. |
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Garrett Acton Garrett Acton Claimed by Rockies
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 1:37 PM
The Rockies claimed Acton off waivers from the Rays on Thursday.
Analysis: Acton posted a 3.68 ERA and 1.13 WHIP across 58.2 innings at Triple-A Durham in 2025, which is evidently enough for the Rockies to feel comfortable adding him to a very weak pitching staff. Colorado's lack of depth gives the 27-year-old a decent chance to break spring training with the big club; otherwise, he'll report to Triple-A Albuquerque. |
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Troy Johnston Troy Johnston Goes to Rockies via waivers
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 2:02 PM
The Rockies claimed Johnston off waivers from the Marlins on Wednesday.
Analysis: Johnston reached the majors for the first time in 2025 as a 28-year-old and fared well, slashing .277/.331/.420 with four home runs over 121 plate appearances. He can play first base and the corner outfield spots and could see ample playing time on a talent-deficient Rockies roster. |
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Kris Bryant Kris Bryant Still bothered by back
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 8:13 AM
Bryant said Saturday in an interview with Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post that he continues to experience daily pain and discomfort while recovering from lumbar degenerative disc disease, but the 33-year-old said that he's not yet considering retirement. "[The back is] not in the best shape, and that's pretty disheartening for me," Bryant said. "It's exhausting for me waking up and hoping to feel [better]. I can't tell you the last time I woke up feeling I'm in a good spot."
Analysis: Bryant spent nearly all of the 2025 campaign on the shelf after he underwent an ablation operation in May to address his back condition, but the procedure hasn't yielded the desired effect. Though Bryant noted that he hasn't felt any pain while swinging a bat, straight-line running as well as quick, unorthodox movements such as diving for a grounder or retreating to first base on a pickoff attempt are still presenting discomfort. Bryant said that he's continuing to treat his injury during the offseason by doing Pilates three times a week with the hope of strengthening his core and providing some relief for his lower back, but if he's still dealing with substantial pain by the time spring training arrives, it's possible that Bryant and the Rockies more seriously discuss a financial arrangement that would allow him to medically retire. Since signing a seven-year, $182 million contract in March of 2022, Bryant has played in 170 games over his four seasons with the Rockies and has struggled to a .244/.324/.370 slash line (82 wRC+) with 17 home runs and 61 RBI across 712 plate appearances. |
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Antonio Senzatela Antonio Senzatela Will stay in bullpen next season
Wed, Oct 8, 2025, 10:23 AM
The Rockies plan to keep Senzatela in a relief role next season, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Senzatela was moved from the rotation to the bullpen in late August after posting a 7.15 ERA and 61:42 K:BB over 112 innings. He was better in a long-relief role with a 3.50 ERA and 12:5 K:BB across 18 frames. The Rockies aren't chock full of rotation options, but they appear content to leave Senzatela in a low-leverage role in the final season of his five-year, $50.5 million contract. |
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McCade Brown McCade Brown Falls to Giants
Sun, Sep 28, 2025, 4:55 PM
Brown (0-5) took the loss Sunday against San Francisco, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks across three innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Both runs charged to Brown came via the long ball -- he gave up a solo shot to Willy Adames to lead off the game before Rafael Devers led off the fourth with another homer. It's a tough way to finish the season for Brown, who allowed one run while striking out 10 in his last time out against the Mariners. Overall, Brown posted a 7.36 ERA with a 1.83 WHIP and 23:11 K:BB across 25.2 innings in his first seven major-league starts. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Idle for third straight game
Sun, Sep 28, 2025, 1:18 PM
Moniak is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: The Rockies haven't announced that Moniak is dealing with an injury, but he'll nonetheless close out the season with three consecutive absences from the lineup. Yanquiel Fernandez will draw another start in right field in place of Moniak, who has compiled a .270 batting average with 24 home runs, nine stolen bases, 68 RBI and 62 runs in 135 games on the campaign. |
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Tyler Freeman Tyler Freeman Still idle
Sun, Sep 28, 2025, 12:08 PM
Freeman (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Freeman is out of the starting nine for a sixth straight contest to close out the regular season while he manages a sore back. Assuming he doesn't enter the contest off the bench, Freeman will finish the season with a .281/.354/.361 slash line, two home runs, 18 stolen bases, 31 RBI and 50 runs scored across 428 plate appearances. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Smacks 31st homer
Sat, Sep 27, 2025, 11:20 PM
Goodman went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run Saturday against the Giants.
Analysis: Goodman went yard in the first inning to deliver his 31st homer of the season, five of which came in September. He's hit .292 with 15 RBI and 10 runs scored across 23 games for the month, ending his breakout campaign in strong form. |
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Brenton Doyle Brenton Doyle Breaks home run drought Saturday
Sat, Sep 27, 2025, 7:12 PM
Doyle went 2-for-3 with a double and a solo home run during the Rockies' 4-3 loss to the Giants on Saturday.
Analysis: Doyle gave the Rockies a two-run lead in the second inning with a solo shot off Justin Verlander. It was Doyle's 15th home run of the season but his first since Aug. 23 against the Pirates. He has struggled at the plate since Sept. 1 with a .432 OPS with two steals, four RBI in 23 strikeouts across 78 plate appearances. |
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Kyle Freeland Kyle Freeland Logs quality start in loss
Sat, Sep 27, 2025, 6:51 PM
Freeland (5-17) took the loss against the Giants on Saturday, allowing three runs on three hits and one walk while striking out four across six innings.
Analysis: It was a tough loss for Freeland, whose lone (but crucial) blemish came in the third inning, when he yielded a three-run homer to Casey Schmitt. Freeland will end the season with 17 losses, which is the most of his career and would lead the majors at the end of the season unless Mitchell Parker (9-16) were to take a loss out of the bullpen. Freeland will end the 2025 season with a 4.98 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 124:38 K:BB across 162.2 innings. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak On bench Saturday
Sat, Sep 27, 2025, 12:34 PM
Moniak is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against San Francisco.
Analysis: Moniak is on the bench for a second straight game, yielding to Yanquiel Fernandez in right field. Moniak is 15-for-43 (.349) with five home runs in his last 11 games. |
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Tyler Freeman Tyler Freeman Idle Saturday
Sat, Sep 27, 2025, 12:23 PM
Freeman (back) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against San Francisco.
Analysis: Freeman isn't part of the starting nine for a fifth straight contest due to a back injury. Warming Bernabel will draw the start at DH while Blaine Crim slots in at first base. |
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Tyler Freeman Tyler Freeman Sitting Friday
Fri, Sep 26, 2025, 8:15 PM
Freeman (back) isn't in the lineup for Friday's game versus San Francisco.
Analysis: Freeman's back will force him to the bench for a fourth consecutive game, and given the Rockies' record, they likely aren't in a rush to bring him back for the final few games of the regular season. Hunter Goodman will get another start as Colorado's DH while Braxton Fulford starts behind the plate. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Riding pine Friday
Fri, Sep 26, 2025, 8:10 PM
Moniak isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: After stringing together a 10-game on-base streak, Moniak will get a chance to rest his legs Friday while Jordan Beck, Brenton Doyle and Yanquiel Fernandez start in the outfield for Colorado. |
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Warming Bernabel Warming Bernabel Sitting again Friday
Fri, Sep 26, 2025, 8:08 PM
Bernabel isn't in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Giants.
Analysis: Bernabel started Wednesday during his first game back from the injured list, but he'll now head to the bench for a second consecutive day while Blaine Crim starts at first base. |
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Tyler Freeman Tyler Freeman Out again Thursday
Thu, Sep 25, 2025, 5:01 PM
Freeman (back) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Mariners.
Analysis: Freeman will miss a third straight game Thursday since being scratched from the lineup Tuesday with lower-back tightness. While he continues to recover, the Rockies will move Hunter Goodman into the DH spot and start Braxton Fulford at catcher. |
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Warming Bernabel Warming Bernabel Idle Thursday
Thu, Sep 25, 2025, 4:58 PM
Bernabel isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Seattle.
Analysis: Bernabel will receive a day off after going 0-for-3 during his return from the injured list Wednesday. Blaine Crim will get the nod at first base instead and bat third. |
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