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Jose Quintana Jose Quintana Yields two runs in 2026 debut
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 4:13 PM
Quintana came away with the no-decision in the Rockies' 4-3 loss to the Marlins on Sunday. He allowed two runs on four hits and four walks while striking out two across 4.1 innings.
Analysis: Quintana gave up a run in each of the first two innings of Sunday's start. He managed to keep the Marlins off the board the rest of the way but was not in line for the win after being lifted with one out in the fifth, finishing his day with nine whiffs on 78 pitches (42 strikes). Quintana inked a one-year deal with the Rockies in February after pitching for the Brewers in 2025, when he posted an 11-7 record across 24 regular-season starts with a 3.96 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 89:50 K:BB across 131.2 innings. His next start is tentatively slated for next weekend at home against the Phillies. |
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Jordan Beck Jordan Beck Drives in three runs Sunday
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 3:56 PM
Beck went 1-for-4 with a three-run double during Sunday's 4-3 loss to Miami.
Analysis: Beck provided the Rockies all of their runs in the first inning with a bases-clearing, three-run double to left field off Max Meyer. Beck has gone 2-for-7 with four RBI and a walk over his first two games of the regular season. He's looking to improve on his 2025 campaign, when he posted a .733 OPS with 19 steals (on 27 attempts), five triples, 16 home runs and 53 RBI across 587 plate appearances. |
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Victor Vodnik Victor Vodnik Blows save in first outing of 2026
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 3:51 PM
Vodnik (0-1) blew his save opportunity and took the loss against the Marlins on Sunday. He allowed two runs on three hits while striking out one across one inning.
Analysis: Vodnik got the call to the mound for the eighth inning with two outs and two on, and he managed to get out of the frame unscathed despite hitting Connor Norby with a pitch to load the bases. Vodnik was brought back out for the ninth, and after getting the first two batters out thanks to a double play, he yielded a double to Javier Sanoja before giving up a walk-off, two-run homer to Owen Caissie. Vodnik was named the Rockies' closer despite a rocky performance in spring training; however, more outings like Sunday's could lead to Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer turning to Juan Mejia to close things out instead of Vodnik. |
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Edouard Julien Edouard Julien Exiting lineup Sunday
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 12:01 PM
Julien is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Julien had served as the Rockies' designated hitter in the team's first two games of the season, going 1-for-5 with a double. Though he should have a fairly clear path to at-bats while Mickey Moniak (finger) is on the shelf, Julien will be the odd man out of the lineup Sunday while Hunter Goodman gets a day off from catching but sticks in the starting nine at DH. |
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TJ Rumfield TJ Rumfield Hits first career homer
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 9:10 PM
Rumfield went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Marlins.
Analysis: Rumfield opened the scoring with a 423-foot blast off Eury Perez in the second inning. The rookie has now recorded a hit in each of his first two major-league games after slashing an impressive .286/.359/.554 over 64 plate appearances this spring. He offers some sleeper appeal with Coors Field as his home venue. |
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Michael Lorenzen Michael Lorenzen Labors in no-decision
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 9:05 PM
Lorenzen did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Marlins, allowing three runs on seven hits and no walks with four strikeouts over 4.1 innings.
Analysis: Lorenzen entered the fifth inning with a two-run lead but couldn't get out of the frame, exiting at 93 pitches after giving up a two-run homer to Liam Hicks. The 33-year-old signed a one-year, $8 million deal in January and should hold a secure spot in the rotation on a lowly Rockies club. He lines up for a tough home matchup against the Phillies next weekend. |
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Jordan Beck Jordan Beck Resting Saturday
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 11:41 AM
Beck isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Beck will retreat to the bench Saturday after going 1-for-3 with an RBI and a walk during a loss in Friday's season opener. Troy Johnston will replace him as Colorado's right fielder while batting sixth. |
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Kyle Freeland Kyle Freeland Inefficient in Friday's loss
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 8:44 AM
Freeland (0-1) took the loss Friday as the Rockies fell 2-1 to the Marlins, giving up two runs on five hits and two walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: The veteran southpaw limited the damage against him, but Freeland needed 81 pitches (53 strikes) to record 13 outs before getting lifted. Freeland's been a fairly reliable innings eater for Colorado, averaging 27 starts and about 145.1 innings over the last five seasons, but his 4.82 ERA and 1.43 WHIP during that time aren't just a product of calling Coors Field home. He lines up to make his next start on the road next week against the Blue Jays. |
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Edouard Julien Edouard Julien Starting at DH in opener
Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 1:58 PM
Julien will start at designated hitter and bat eighth in Friday's opener in Miami.
Analysis: The placement of Mickey Moniak (finger) on the 10-day injured list will free up some at-bats at DH and in the outfield for the Rockies. Julien will get the first crack at DH, though the spot is likely to be a revolving door. The 26-year-old was acquired from the Twins over the offseason. |
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Braxton Fulford Braxton Fulford Summoned from minors
Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 1:45 PM
The Rockies recalled Fulford from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: He's taking the roster spot vacated by Mickey Moniak (finger). Fulford was beaten out by Brett Sullivan for the No. 2 catcher job in Colorado but will wind up making the Opening Day roster after all. With three catchers available, the Rockies could give Hunter Goodman more time at designated hitter while Moniak is shelved. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Lands on IL with sprained finger
Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 1:42 PM
The Rockies placed Moniak (finger) on the 10-day injured list Friday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Moniak injured his right ring finger Monday during an exhibition game while diving back into first base, and subsequent testing revealed a sprain. He will be eligible for activation April 3 -- which is the date of the Rockies' home opener -- but it's unclear whether he has a chance to return by then. Braxton Fulford will fill Moniak's spot on the roster. |
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Valente Bellozo Valente Bellozo Added to 40-man roster
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 4:10 PM
The Rockies selected Bellozo's contract Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Bellozo didn't make the cut for Colorado's Opening Day roster after giving up 11 earned runs in 15.2 Cactus League innings, but he will claim a spot on the team's 40-man roster. The 26-year-old right-hander owns a 4.20 ERA and 1.32 WHIP through 150 innings in his big-league career and could earn a spot in the Rockies' poor starting rotation if he returns to form in Triple-A. RJ Petit (elbow) was placed on the 60-day IL in a corresponding move. |
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Valente Bellozo Valente Bellozo Misses out on Opening Day roster
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 2:11 PM
The Rockies reassigned Bellozo to minor-league camp Monday.
Analysis: After compiling a 4.65 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 54:23 K:BB over 81.1 innings as a swingman for Miami in 2025, Bellozo didn't perform well enough in his first spring training with the Rockies to win a spot on the Opening Day roster as a starter or long reliever. He's expected to open the upcoming season at Triple-A Albuquerque. |
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Keegan Thompson Keegan Thompson Remaining with Colorado
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 5:13 PM
Thompson was outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Thompson was designated for assignment by the Rockies on Wednesday, but he will remain in the organization in Triple-A after clearing waivers. He last saw major-league action in 2024 with the Cubs before spending the entire 2025 campaign with Triple-A Iowa, where he posted a 4.43 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 85:26 K:BB across 65 innings. Thompson could see some action with Colorado this season should the team require an additional arm out of the bullpen. |
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Tyler Freeman Tyler Freeman Move to IL official
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 2:16 PM
The Rockies placed Freeman (back) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Freeman is without a definitive timeline to return from the IL, though manager Warren Schaeffer doesn't believe the 26-year-old will require an extended stay on the shelf, per MLB.com. Once he's activated, Freeman is likely to serve as a super-utility player for Colorado. |
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McCade Brown McCade Brown Shifts to injured list
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 1:57 PM
The Rockies placed Brown (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: The right-hander has been battling shoulder since the start of camp and won't be available to begin the regular season. Brown has been throwing bullpen sessions but will need to progress to facing live batters before beginning a rehab assignment. |
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Blaine Crim Blaine Crim Moved to injured list
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 1:49 PM
The Rockies placed Crim (oblique) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Crim sustained an oblique strain in February and isn't ready for the start of the regular season. The 28-year-old was cleared for baseball activities last week and is likely at least a week or two away from a rehab assignment. |
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Brett Sullivan Brett Sullivan Added to roster
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 1:47 PM
The Rockies selected Sullivan's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.
Analysis: Sullivan won the backup catcher job behind starter Hunter Goodman. He will get some starts on days Goodman serves as a designated hitter, but Sullivan will mostly operate as a reserve. |
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Keegan Thompson Keegan Thompson DFA'd by Colorado
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 1:35 PM
The Rockies designated Thompson for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: Colorado claimed Thompson off waivers in January, but he'll lose his place on the 40-man roster after surrendering 10 runs across 12 innings during spring training. The right-hander could be headed to Triple-A Albuquerque if he passes through waivers unclaimed. |
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Pierson Ohl Pierson Ohl Lands on 60-day injured list
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 1:24 PM
The Rockies placed Ohl (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Ohl underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery in late February. If the Rockies bring him back as a reliever, he has a chance to be ready in time for the start of next season. |
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