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Tyler Freeman Tyler Freeman Optioned to Triple-A
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 3:00 PM
The Rockies reinstated Freeman (back) from the 10-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.
Analysis: The 27-year-old completed his rehab assignment with Albuquerque but will remain at Triple-A rather than rejoining Colorado's active roster. Freeman was on the shelf nearly two weeks due to the back injury. |
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Brett Sullivan Brett Sullivan Filling in for injured Goodman
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 2:08 PM
Sullivan will start at catcher and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: Sullivan has handled a hefty workload of late, starting behind the dish in all but two of the Rockies' 10 games since Aug. 12 while All-Star backstop Hunter Goodman (shoulder) has been out of commission. Though Sullivan has popped two home runs, driven in seven runs and scored five times during that span, his fantasy utility will likely take a hit during the upcoming week, when the Rockies will leave the favorable confines of Coors Field and play seven straight road games. |
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Zac Veen Zac Veen Idle against left-hander
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 2:05 PM
Veen is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: The Rockies will keep the left-handed-hitting Veen on the bench for the second time in the series while the Guardians send another lefty (Foster Griffin) to the bump. Jordan Beck will draw the start in right field in place of Veen. |
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TJ Rumfield TJ Rumfield Taking seat Sunday
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 2:04 PM
Rumfield is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Rumfield will head to the bench for the series finale while the Guardians send southpaw Foster Griffin to the bump. Connor Norby will draw the start at first base in place of Rumfield, who is hitting .262 in August but has provided few counting numbers (zero home runs, zero steals, six RBI, eight runs) through 18 games on the month. |
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Ryan Ritter Ryan Ritter Called up, starting Sunday
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 2:02 PM
The Rockies recalled Ritter from Triple-A Albuquerque, and he's starting at second base and batting eighth Sunday against the Guardians.
Analysis: The 25-year-old cracked Colorado's Opening Day roster but went 1-for-7 in just six games before being demoted to Triple-A. Ritter has enjoyed a productive season at Albuquerque with four homers, eight steals and a .325/.424/.459 slash line in 52 games. He's taking the roster spot of Kyle Karros, who was placed on the injured list with a concussion. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Returns to concussion IL
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 1:37 PM
The Rockies placed Karros on the 7-day injured list Sunday due to a concussion.
Analysis: The 24-year-old was activated from the concussion IL on Friday but will quickly return after experiencing additional symptoms. Karros will be sidelined for at least another week while he goes through the league's protocols. Ryan Ritter was called up from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move and is starting at second base Sunday against the Guardians, with Willi Castro sliding to the hot corner. |
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Jake McCarthy Jake McCarthy Tallies 23rd steal
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 8:51 AM
McCarthy went 2-for-4 with a stolen base Saturday against the Guardians.
Analysis: McCarthy made an early impact with his speed, reaching base on an infield single to lead off the first inning before proceeding to steal second base. He now has 23 steals this season, and he has swiped three bases in his last five games. McCarthy has remained a strong fantasy contributor, hitting .313 with three homers, nine RBI, 17 runs scored and six stolen bases across 19 games in August. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Blasts 21st homer
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 11:23 PM
Moniak went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Guardians.
Analysis: In the bottom of the fifth, Moniak drilled a solo home run into the seats to cut Cleveland's lead to one. The 28-year-old is now just four long balls shy of his career-high (24), which he accomplished in 2025 with Colorado. This year, Moniak has slashed .264/.306/.540 with 21 home runs and 60 RBI in 340 plate appearances. |
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Gabriel Hughes Gabriel Hughes Tagged for three runs
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 11:13 PM
Hughes (0-5) picked up the loss after allowing three runs on four hits and two walks Saturday against the Guardians. He struck out two.
Analysis: Hughes has yet to record a win this season through nine appearances after picking up his fifth loss Saturday. However, the 25-year-old made just one error, allowing a three-run homer to Jo Adell in the fourth. On the year, Hughes owns a 6.54 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 35:15 K:BB over 42.2 innings. The right-hander is slated to make his next start Thursday against the Nationals. |
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Ezequiel Tovar Ezequiel Tovar Resting up Saturday
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 3:19 PM
Tovar isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: Tovar will grab a seat on the bench Saturday after going 0-for-9 with three strikeouts and a sacrifice fly over his last five games. His absence will cause Cole Carrigg to move to shortstop while Zac Veen, Jake McCarthy and Mickey Moniak start across the outfield. |
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Jordan Beck Jordan Beck First multi-hit game since April
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 7:48 AM
Beck went 2-for-4 against the Guardians on Friday.
Analysis: Beck has had a tough season, spending the majority of his time either in the minors or on the injured list. However, he's settled into a short-side platoon role, and he's started three of Colorado's last four games with the team facing a heavy dose of lefties. Beck's multi-hit performance Friday was his first since April 20. |
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Tanner Gordon Tanner Gordon Hit around in loss
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 11:14 PM
Gordon (0-4) took the loss against the Guardians on Friday, allowing five runs on nine hits and two walks with five strikeouts over 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Gordon re-entered the rotation for the first time since July 10 and opened with two quick innings before yielding at least one run in each frame that followed. The 28-year-old did throw a strong 62 of 82 pitches for strikes, but he surrendered one homer, and the Guardians made him pay with runners on base. He owns a 5.75 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 64:15 K:BB across 76.2 innings this season and lines up for a road matchup with the Nationals next week. |
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Adael Amador Adael Amador Dispatched to minors
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 3:27 PM
The Rockies optioned Amador to Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.
Analysis: He's being sent out to accommodate the return of Kyle Karros from the concussion injured list. Amador is 3-for-10 with one home run during his brief time in the majors this season. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Returning from concussion IL
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 3:21 PM
The Rockies activated Karros from the 7-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: Karros wound up missing a little over a week with his concussion symptoms. He did not embark upon a rehab assignment, but the third baseman ramped up on-field workouts this week to clear the path for his return to the Rockies' lineup. Karros has had a nice first full season in the big leagues, sporting a .265/.361/.424 slash line with 10 home runs in 116 contests. |
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Tyler Freeman Tyler Freeman Ready for rehab assignment
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 1:09 PM
Freeman (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.
Analysis: Freeman has been out since mid-August with a back injury that's bothered intermittently this season. Because his absence has been brief, Freeman's rehab assignment should be a short one. He's slashed .247/.317/.314 with three home runs and six stolen bases in 79 contests for the Rockies this season. |
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Tanner Gordon Tanner Gordon Slotting into rotation Friday
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 12:25 PM
Gordon is slated to start Friday's game against the Guardians at Coors Field.
Analysis: Gordon had made each of his first five appearances following the All-Star break as a long reliever, but he'll re-enter the rotation this week as a replacement for Michael Lorenzen, whom the Rockies released Wednesday. In Lorenzen's final start last Saturday against the Giants, Gordon ended up working behind him while covering four innings and 63 pitches, so the 28-year-old righty will be reasonably stretched out as he returns to the rotation. Gordon had previously made five starts for the Rockies, posting a 6.26 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 17:5 K:BB in 23 innings. |
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Kyle Freeland Kyle Freeland Exits with injury
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 8:57 PM
Freeland was removed from Wednesday's game against the Dodgers due to an apparent injury, Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette reports.
Analysis: Freeland gave up four earned runs on six hits and a walk while fanning five batters in 3.2 innings before an injury ended his start abruptly. It's unknown what exactly caused the 33-year-old lefty to come out of the game, but the Rockies should provide more details in the near future. |
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Willi Castro Willi Castro Resting Wednesday
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 5:51 PM
Castro isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Castro will move to the bench Wednesday after going 3-for-7 with a homer, two RBI, four runs and a steal across the first two games of the series. Connor Norby will move to third base while Castro sits, opening up second for Adael Amador. |
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Jaden Hill Jaden Hill Back from injured list
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 4:14 PM
The Rockies reinstated Hill (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Right shoulder tendinitis has kept Hill out of action since late June, but he's now been cleared to return after spending nearly two months on the shelf. The 26-year-old posted a 5.06 ERA and 1.65 WHIP over 26.2 innings before getting hurt, but Colorado's lack of bullpen depth could allow him to work in high-leverage situations, as he already has two saves and 11 holds on the season. TJ Shook was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. |
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Parker Mushinski Parker Mushinski Jettisoned from 40-man roster
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 4:10 PM
The Rockies designated Mushinski for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: Mushinski opened the season with Triple-A Albuquerque before his contract was selected by the Rockies in early August. He's appeared in eight games for Colorado since his promotion, allowing two runs on nine hits and five walks across 6.2 innings and logging three holds in the process. Mushinski will now go through the waiver process and could carry some appeal to teams with a need for another lefty arm in the bullpen. |
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