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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Heading to bench Monday
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 6:08 PM
Moniak is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: The Rockies will give the left-handed-hitting Moniak a night off while southpaw Blake Snell toes the rubber for the Dodgers. Moniak had started in each of the Rockies' last seven games, going 3-for-24 (.125 average) with five RBI and one run during that stretch. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Scratched from lineup
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 4:54 PM
Goodman was scratched from Monday's lineup versus the Dodgers due to left shoulder inflammation, Kelsey Wingert-Linch of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain reports.
Analysis: Goodman had been slated to return from a three-game absence, but instead the Rockies have decided to hold him out for a fourth consecutive contest. There's no indication that he's suffered a setback, so consider Goodman day-to-day. Brett Sullivan will do the catching for Colorado on Monday. |
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Michael Lorenzen Michael Lorenzen Dropped from 40-man roster
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 3:44 PM
The Rockies designated Lorenzen for assignment Monday.
Analysis: Lorenzen maintained good health throughout the season while eating innings out of the rotation, but that was about his only positive takeaway from his time with the Rockies. Colorado will cut bait with the 34-year-old righty after he went 3-11 with a 7.08 ERA, 1.88 WHIP and 82:49 K:BB in 115.2 frames over 26 appearances (25 starts). Given that any team putting in a claim for Lorenzen would have to assume the money left on his $8 million contract for 2026, he's likely to pass through waivers before the Rockies officially release him. |
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TJ Shook TJ Shook Summoned to big leagues
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 3:42 PM
The Rockies recalled Shook from Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.
Analysis: Shook made four relief appearances for the Rockies earlier this season, allowing six runs with a 6:3 K:BB over 5.2 innings. The 28-year-old will provide the Colorado bullpen with a fresh arm after the relief corps covered five innings in Sunday's win over the Giants. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Checking back into lineup Monday
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 3:30 PM
Goodman (shoulder) will start at catcher and bat third in Monday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Goodman has been cleared to resume his usual duties behind plate following a three-game absence due to left shoulder inflammation. While the Rockies could look to build in an off day for Goodman during their six-game week at Coors Field, fantasy managers should have no hesitation about keeping the two-time All-Star catcher active now that he's been confirmed to start in the series opener with the Dodgers. |
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Zac Veen Zac Veen Taking seat versus lefty
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 3:29 PM
Veen is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: The lefty-swinging Veen has started all four games versus righties and has now sat out both contests against lefties since being promoted, so he's being used in a strict long-side platoon role. Jordan Beck will cover right field for the Rockies. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby Collects steal in win
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 8:26 PM
Norby went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 13-7 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Norby entered the game as a defensive replacement and was able to chip in a steal. He has two thefts over his last three games despite going a modest 2-for-7 in that span. For the season, he's batting .203 with a .638 OPS, eight steals, four home runs, 16 RBI and 19 runs scored over 70 games between the Rockies and the Marlins. |
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Brett Sullivan Brett Sullivan Goes deep in win
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 8:23 PM
Sullivan went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Sunday's 13-7 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Sullivan has found a groove at the plate lately, going 10-for-29 with three homers and 11 RBI over his last 10 contests. He's seen a short-term bump in playing time while Hunter Goodman (shoulder) battles an injury. Sullivan is batting .241 with a .733 OPS, seven homers, 26 RBI, 21 runs scored, 11 doubles, one triple and one stolen base over 175 plate appearances this season. |
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Adael Amador Adael Amador Homers in first start of season
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 8:21 PM
Amador went 1-for-1 with a three-run home run, two walks and three total runs scored in Sunday's 13-7 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Amador made his first start of the year in the majors, playing at second base before being lifted for a defensive replacement in the sixth inning. Amador was called up Wednesday, but it doesn't look like the switch hitter is set to receive significant playing time just yet. He had an .802 OPS over 86 games for Triple-A Albuquerque prior to his promotion. |
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Gabriel Hughes Gabriel Hughes Struggles again Sunday
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 8:18 PM
Hughes allowed seven runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out two over four-plus innings in a no-decision versus the Giants on Sunday.
Analysis: That kind of stat line would be normal for a pitcher in Denver, but this game was in pitcher-friendly San Francisco. Hughes was in line for the loss, but the Rockies' offense bailed him out. He's allowed a total of 19 runs over 13.1 innings across three games in August, with his two worst outings so far coming on the road. He's posted a 6.69 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 33:13 K:BB through 37.2 innings overall. Hughes is projected to make his next start at home versus the Guardians. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby Heading to bench Sunday
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 2:47 PM
Norby is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Though he'll head to the bench Sunday, Norby looks to have emerged as the Rockies' preferred option at second base while Willi Castro has moved over to third base as a replacement for Kyle Karros (concussion). Adael Amador will cover the keystone in the series finale in San Francisco, but Norby occupied the position each of the previous four contests and went 1-for-10 with one double, four walks, one stolen base and one run. |
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TJ Rumfield TJ Rumfield Receiving Sunday off
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 2:44 PM
Rumfield is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Rumfield had just received a day of rest Tuesday, and the Giants are sending a right-handed (Blade Tidwell) to the mound Sunday, making the left-handed-hitting first baseman's absence from the lineup somewhat curious. The Rockies have yet to indicate that Rumfield is dealing with any sort of injury, so he may just be getting a chance to clear his head after going 3-for-21 over his last six contests. Troy Johnston will replace Rumfield at first base and will bat fifth. |
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Ezequiel Tovar Ezequiel Tovar Exiting starting nine Sunday
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 12:28 PM
Tovar is absent from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Tovar has shown improved form in August with a .333/.375/.472 slash line over 12 games, but the Rockies continue to build in regular days off for him while he's struggled overall this season with a career-low .588 OPS. He'll sit for the fourth time this month, clearing the way for Cole Carrigg to pick up a start at shortstop. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Missing third consecutive game
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 12:02 PM
Goodman (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: After being scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's 7-1 loss due to left shoulder inflammation, Goodman will wind up missing a third straight start on account of the injury. The Rockies will go with Brett Sullivan behind the plate Sunday in place of Goodman, who is being viewed as day-to-day heading into the team's three-game series with the Dodgers that begins Monday. |
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Michael Lorenzen Michael Lorenzen Chased early in loss
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 8:13 PM
Lorenzen (3-11) took the loss against the Giants on Saturday, allowing six runs on four hits and three walks with one strikeout over 3.2 innings.
Analysis: Lorenzen entered the fourth in a 1-1 tie before things unraveled, as he was unable to complete the inning and was ultimately charged with five more runs. The 34-year-old has endured a nightmare second half, posting an 11.57 ERA through five starts since the All-Star break while failing to complete five frames in any of them. He'll take a bloated 7.08 ERA, 1.88 WHIP and 82:49 K:BB across 115.2 innings this season into a home matchup with the Guardians next weekend. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Scratched with shoulder issue
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 1:34 PM
Goodman was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants due to left shoulder inflammation.
Analysis: The severity of Goodman's issue is still unknown, but it will cause him to miss at least Saturday's contest. Brett Sullivan will step in behind the plate and bat eighth. |
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Brett Sullivan Brett Sullivan Scores twice in win
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 9:16 AM
Sullivan went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored Friday against the Giants.
Analysis: Sullivan doubled to lead off the fifth inning and came around to score, and he crossed the plate again in the ninth frame after reaching base on a single. He is the clear backup to Hunter Goodman at catcher, though Sullivan has started three of Colorado's last five games with Goodman slotting in at designated hitter. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby Three straight starts
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 9:00 AM
Norby went 0-for-2 with two walks, a run scored and a stolen base Friday against the Giants.
Analysis: Norby was recalled to the majors as a depth option, but Kyle Karros' (concussion) subsequent placement on the injured list has opened up a starting opportunity. Willi Castro has shifted to third base, while Norby has made three consecutive starts at second base. He has yet to collect a hit, but he has drawn four walks in 11 plate appearances. |
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Cole Carrigg Cole Carrigg Taking seat Friday
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 3:55 PM
Carrigg is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest in San Francisco.
Analysis: Carrigg was in the lineup for the previous 11 tilts, splitting time between center field (eight starts) and shortstop (three starts). He'll exit the lineup for Friday's series opener, with the Rockies leaning on Jake McCarthy in center field and Ezequiel Tovar at shortstop. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Exiting starting nine
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 3:51 PM
Goodman is not in the lineup for Friday's game in San Francisco.
Analysis: Goodman will receive a day of rest after starting each of the previous six contests. Brett Sullivan will do the catching for the Rockies in Friday's series opener. |
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