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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 before potentially missing more time. 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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Cole Carrigg Cole Carrigg Swipes two bags in loss
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 7:03 AM
Carrigg went 3-for-5 with one RBI and two stolen bases in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Mariners.
Analysis: Carrigg tallied his second career two-steal effort and was actually caught trying to swipe a third in the ninth inning. The 24-year-old is finishing his rookie campaign strong, collecting 10 hits over his past five games with three homers, seven RBI, four runs scored and two stolen bases in that span. On the season, he's slashing .272/.337/.467 with 10 homers, 46 RBI, 46 runs scored and 11 steals across 340 plate appearances. |
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Jose Quintana Jose Quintana Rejoining rotation Saturday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 6:34 AM
The Rockies plan to activate Quintana (elbow) from the 60-day injured list to start Saturday's game against the Mariners in Colorado, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: After completing two rehab starts and checking out fine following his bullpen session Tuesday, Quintana has received the green light to make his first appearance for the Rockies since May 24. The veteran southpaw is likely to be operating with a limited workload Saturday, given that he built up to only 2.1 innings and 47 pitches during his rehab assignment. Prior to landing on the shelf due to a left elbow sprain, Quintana went 2-3 with a 5.27 ERA and 1.51 WHIP over 41 innings in nine starts. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Returning to Colorado lineup
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 3:33 PM
Goodman (thumb) will start at catcher and bat cleanup in Friday's game versus the Mariners.
Analysis: Goodman missed four of the previous five contests while dealing with a nagging right thumb injury, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go in Friday's series opener. The All-Star catcher is two home runs away from 40 for the season. |
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Tanner Gordon Tanner Gordon Shelled for seven runs in loss
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 7:18 PM
Gordon (1-5) took the loss Thursday against the Padres, allowing seven runs on 10 hits and two walks in three innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Gordon was throttled early in hitter-friendly Colorado, surrendering each of his seven runs in the second inning. The right-hander gave up double-digit hits for a second consecutive start, and now he's coughed up at least four runs while working fewer than five innings in three straight outings. He'll take a 6.01 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 84:20 K:BB over 100.1 frames into his next scheduled appearance at home versus Arizona, which will likely be his final start of 2026. |
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Adael Amador Adael Amador Exiting starting lineup
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 11:10 AM
Amador is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Padres.
Analysis: Amador has been an everyday player for the Rockies lately, but he will exit the lineup for Thursday's series finale. Troy Johnston is getting a turn in the designated-hitter slot for the Rockies. |
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Ezequiel Tovar Ezequiel Tovar On bench for series finale
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 11:10 AM
Tovar is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: Tovar will hit the bench for the third time in five games while the Rockies hand Cole Carrigg a start at shortstop. Though he's maintained a .769 OPS so far in September, Tovar is slashing just .215/.262/.338 with 11 home runs and seven stolen bases over 479 plate appearances on the season. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Remaining out Thursday
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 11:07 AM
Goodman (thumb) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: The Rockies will keep Goodman on the bench for a third straight game while he manages a sore right thumb, though the All-Star backstop is progressing in his recovery, per MLB.com. In Goodman's stead, Brett Sullivan will handle the catching duties Thursday. |
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Willi Castro Willi Castro Rules self out for season
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 11:04 AM
Castro (heel/knee) said Wednesday that he will miss the remainder of the 2026 season, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Castro has been on the injured list since Sept. 5 due to left heel plantar fasciitis and right knee soreness, and rather than attempting to ramp back up with the hope of playing in the final week and a half of the season, he's instead elected to shut himself down. After joining the Rockies on a two-year deal over the winter, the 29-year-old slashed .260/.331/.417 with 15 home runs, 10 stolen bases, 65 runs and 56 RBI in 120 games during his first season in Colorado. |
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Sean Sullivan Sean Sullivan Reinstated from IL, optioned to Triple-A
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 4:09 PM
The Rockies reinstated Sullivan (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.
Analysis: Sullivan landed on the 15-day injured list in early July due to left shoulder impingement, and he wasn't cleared to embark on a rehab assignment until Sept. 10 . There's not enough space for him in the Rockies' rotation, so he'll stick around in Triple-A, where he has a 5.71 ERA and 1.55 WHIP across 58.1 innings. |
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