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Chase Dollander Chase Dollander Departs with apparent injury
Thu, May 14, 2026, 12:24 PM
Dollander was removed from Thursday's start against the Pirates due to an apparent injury, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Dollander surrendered three runs on four hits during the opening frame and exited with training staff after giving up a double and a walk to begin the second inning. The specifics of the situation aren't clear, and the right-hander should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated. |
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Tanner Gordon Tanner Gordon Summoned from minors
Thu, May 14, 2026, 10:01 AM
The Rockies recalled Gordon from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Gordon had been optioned Tuesday to make room for Jimmy Herget's (shoulder) return from the bereavement list, but he's now back as Herget goes on the injured list. Though he boasts a 20:4 K:BB over 17 innings, Gordon holds a 6.35 ERA in large part due to serving up five long balls. He'll be available in long relief. |
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Jimmy Herget Jimmy Herget Shelved with shoulder injury
Thu, May 14, 2026, 9:58 AM
The Rockies placed Herget on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right shoulder impingement, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Herget just returned from the bereavement list Tuesday and is now out for at least the next couple weeks. Tanner Gordon will absorb Herget's spot on the Rockies' active roster. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Not in Colorado lineup
Thu, May 14, 2026, 9:41 AM
Karros is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Karros' playing time has been trending downward lately, as this is the second time in the last three games and the fourth time across the last 12 tilts that he's been out of the lineup. Willi Castro will play third base for Colorado. |
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Jake McCarthy Jake McCarthy Not in lineup Thursday
Thu, May 14, 2026, 9:34 AM
McCarthy is not in the lineup for Thursday's tilt in Pittsburgh.
Analysis: The Pirates are going with a left-handed opener in Mason Montgomery before turning things over to a righty bulk reliever in Carmen Mlodzinski. McCarthy could enter mid-game once Mlodzinski comes in, but he'll begin the contest on the bench. |
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TJ Rumfield TJ Rumfield Three hits, homer in win
Wed, May 13, 2026, 10:07 PM
Rumfield went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 10-4 win over the Pirates.
Analysis: Rumfield extended Colorado's lead to 7-4 in the eighth inning with a two-out homer off Brandan Bidois, his sixth of the season. The 25-year-old Rumfield has been swinging the bat well of late, going 12-for-33 (.364) with three homers in his last eight games. Overall, he's slashing .277/.339/.452 with 22 RBI. and 17 runs scored across 171 plate appearances in his rookie campaign. |
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Jose Quintana Jose Quintana Goes four innings vs. Pirates
Wed, May 13, 2026, 9:51 PM
Quintana did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Pirates, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and three walks over four innings. He struck out two,
Analysis: Quintana was pulled after throwing 73 pitches over four innings, though the left-hander has now held opponents to two earned runs or fewer in each of his last four outings. Through seven starts (34 innings), Quintana is 1-2 with a 3.97 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 16:16 K:BB. The left-hander is currently lined for a home matchup with the Rangers his next time out. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Drives in five in win
Wed, May 13, 2026, 9:44 PM
Moniak went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer, a triple, a double and five total RBI in Wednesday's 10-4 win over the Pirates.
Analysis: It's already Moniak's third game with three or more hits this year, as the outfielder would finish a single shy of a cycle while driving in a season-high five runs. Moniak would put Colorado ahead for good with his three-run homer off Mitch Keller in the fifth inning, his 12th long ball through just 35 games this year. Moniak's gotten off to a red-hot start, slashing .315/.358/.693 with 26 RBI, 12 runs scored and a stolen base across 137 plate appearances. |
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Willi Castro Willi Castro Receiving evening off
Wed, May 13, 2026, 12:09 PM
Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: Castro will take a seat Wednesday after he had been included in the lineup for each of the last five games while making starts at all four infield spots. Despite not having a permanent home at any one position, Castro has handled a near-everyday role for the Rockies this season and has turned in a .241/.303/.339 slash line to go with two home runs, three stolen bases, 17 runs and 13 RBI over 122 plate appearances. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Taking seat Wednesday
Wed, May 13, 2026, 12:07 PM
Goodman is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Goodman had started each of the last four games -- including three at catcher -- so he will get some rest Wednesday. Brett Sullivan will be behind the dish and bat ninth for the Rockies. |
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Michael Lorenzen Michael Lorenzen Saddled with fifth loss Tuesday
Tue, May 12, 2026, 10:31 PM
Lorenzen (2-5) took the loss Tuesday against the Pirates, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks with five strikeouts across five innings.
Analysis: Lorenzen mixes seven pitches and relies heavily on keeping hitters guessing, as he possesses below-average stuff. His five strikeouts Tuesday matched a season-high for the right-hander, and it was a decent bounce-back performance after Lorenzen was shelled for 11 runs on 15 hits and six walks across 10.1 innings over his previous two outings. Lorenzen now owns a 6.55 ERA and 31:14 K:BB across 44 innings on the season. |
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Tanner Gordon Tanner Gordon Returns to Triple-A
Tue, May 12, 2026, 2:12 PM
The Rockies optioned Gordon to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.
Analysis: The right-hander has been up in the majors for the past month, but he'll return to Triple-A after giving up 12 earned runs with a 20:4 K:BB across 17 big-league innings. Gordon could return to the rotation at Albuquerque, where he had a 2.76 ERA and 0.99 WHIP in three starts to begin the season. |
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Jimmy Herget Jimmy Herget Back on active roster
Tue, May 12, 2026, 1:44 PM
The Rockies reinstated Herget (personal) from the bereavement list Tuesday.
Analysis: The right-hander has been away from the Rockies since Saturday but is now back on the active roster. Herget has recorded one save and three holds with a 5.40 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 16:3 K:BB across 15 innings this season. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Grabbing seat Tuesday
Tue, May 12, 2026, 1:13 PM
Karros is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Karros will get a breather after he had a modest nine-game hitting streak come to an end in the Rockies' last contest Sunday in Philadelphia. Willi Castro will cover third base and bat seventh in Karros' stead. |
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Tomoyuki Sugano Tomoyuki Sugano Falls to Phillies
Mon, May 11, 2026, 6:53 AM
Sugano (3-3) took the loss Sunday against Philadelphia, allowing five runs on seven hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: The Phillies got to Sugano early Sunday, scoring five runs over the first two innings, highlighted by three solo home runs, including two off the bat of Kyle Schwarber. Sugano's now given up nine runs over 10.1 innings in his last two starts after posting a 2.84 ERA across his first six outings this season. Overall, his ERA sits at 4.07 with a 1.19 WHIP and 24:12 K:BB across 42 innings. Sugano will look to get back on track his next time out, currently scheduled to come at home against the Diamondbacks. |
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Troy Johnston Troy Johnston Sitting against southpaw
Sun, May 10, 2026, 10:59 AM
Johnston is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: With southpaw Cristopher Sanchez on the bump for Philadelphia, the Rockies will stock up on some extra right-handed bats while Johnston joins fellow left-handed hitters Edouard Julien, TJ Rumfield and Brett Sullivan on the bench. Jordan Beck will receive the nod in right field in place of Johnston. |
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Edouard Julien Edouard Julien Moving to bench versus lefty
Sun, May 10, 2026, 10:57 AM
Julien is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: With southpaw Cristopher Sanchez on the bump for Philadelphia, the Rockies will stock up on some extra right-handed bats while Julien joins fellow left-handed hitters TJ Rumfield, Troy Johnston and Brett Sullivan on the bench. Tyler Freeman will receive the nod at second base in place of Julien. |
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TJ Rumfield TJ Rumfield Heading to bench Sunday
Sun, May 10, 2026, 10:56 AM
Rumfield is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: With southpaw Cristopher Sanchez on the bump for Philadelphia, the Rockies will stock up on some extra right-handed bats while Rumfield joins fellow left-handed hitters Edouard Julien, Troy Johnston and Brett Sullivan on the bench. Willi Castro will receive the nod at first base in place of Rumfield. |
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Brett Sullivan Brett Sullivan Back on bench
Sun, May 10, 2026, 10:54 AM
Sullivan is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: Sullivan will hit the bench for the series finale after he went 0-for-10 with six strikeouts over the past three games while making two starts at catcher and one at designated hitter. Despite the recent uptick in playing time, Sullivan is unlikely to move into a full-time role so long as top backstop Hunter Goodman is healthy. |
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Kyle Freeland Kyle Freeland Hit hard in fourth loss
Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:07 PM
Freeland (1-4) took the loss Saturday against the Phillies, allowing seven runs (six earned) on 10 hits and no walks in five innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The 32-year-old southpaw poured in 64 of his 97 pitches for strikes, but he was perhaps a bit too haphazard in targeting the zone Saturday. It was the 13th time in his career that he was hit around for double-digit knocks, and Freeland has now given up at least four runs in three consecutive starts after yielding four altogether over his first three outings of 2026. He'll take a poor 6.00 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 28:8 K:BB across 30 innings into his next scheduled appearance versus Arizona. |
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