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Troy Johnston Troy Johnston Losing out on playing time
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 1:35 PM
Johnston is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Johnston will be on the bench for the fourth time in five games and has missed out on three starts versus righties during that stretch. With Johnston producing a middling .421 OPS since the All-Star break, the Rockies appear to have moved him out of a near-everyday role and instead opted to rotate a number of players in and out of the final spot in the lineup. |
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Jaden Hill Jaden Hill Completes bullpen session
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 9:13 AM
Hill (shoulder) completed a bullpen session Saturday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Hill has been sidelined since late June but has been ramping up his activity in the last few weeks. His session Saturday reportedly went according to plan, so his next steps toward a return will be determined shortly. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Swipes two bags
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 8:53 AM
Karros went 0-for-2 with a walk, an RBI and two stolen bases Saturday against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Karros didn't have the most conventional performance, but he was productive nonetheless. He reached base in the first and third innings and stole second base on each occasion, and he later lifted a sacrifice fly to provide an insurance run in the ninth frame. Karros has continued his strong season since the All-Star break, hitting .294 with eight RBI and 10 runs scored across 16 contests. |
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Jordan Romano Jordan Romano Picks up save No. 10
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 11:04 PM
Romano allowed one run on two hits while striking out one batter over one inning against the Cardinals on Saturday to notch a save.
Analysis: Romano got the call from the bullpen in the ninth inning with the Rockies up three runs. He needed the cushion, as the veteran reliever allowed a pair of singles to give up a run. However, Romano was able to strike out Cesar Prieto to finish off the save. Though it wasn't smooth, Romano's ability to convert the save should be a sigh of relief for his fantasy managers after he blew a save opportunity in his last appearance (Aug. 4 versus Tampa Bay). He appears to have a pretty firm grasp on Colorado's closer role, converting six of seven save chances since joining the big-league roster July 4. |
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Kyle Freeland Kyle Freeland Last just 4.1 frames Saturday
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 10:58 PM
Freeland allowed three runs (one earned) on five hits and three walks while striking out three batters over 4.1 innings in a no-decision against St. Louis on Saturday.
Analysis: Freeland recorded his first career complete game in a win over Kansas City his previous time out, but his outing Saturday went in an entirely different direction. The left-hander's inefficiency resulted in his shortest start since May 26, as he needed 101 pitches to get through 4.1 frames. However, Freeland's ERA actually improved since two of the three runs against him were unearned, courtesy of a first-inning passed ball by Hunter Goodman on what would have been an inning-ending strikeout. Freeland's 6.63 season ERA is still the second-worst in MLB among pitchers who have thrown at least 100 frames, though he's projected for a favorable matchup in San Francisco for his next start. |
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Blas Castano Blas Castano Activated, optioned to Triple-A
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 3:25 PM
The Rockies reinstated Castano (pectoral) from the injured list Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Analysis: Castano has been on the injured list since late June due to a pectoral strain. He began playing in rehab games last Saturday and has since allowed four runs on four hits and two walks over 2.1 innings. Now fully healthy, the 27-year-old will remain in Triple-A for the time being but could return to the majors later in the year as bullpen depth. |
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TJ Rumfield TJ Rumfield Registers three hits in loss
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 10:44 PM
Rumfield went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in a 3-2 loss to the Cardinals on Friday.
Analysis: Rumfield recorded both of Colorado's runs after crossing home plate on a Troy Johnston RBI groundout in the second and fourth inning. Despite connecting for just one long ball in his last 30 games, the 26-year-old has found other ways to contribute to the Rockies' offense. The rookie first baseman improved his batting average to .296, which ranks seventh in the National League. Rumfield is slashing .296/.374/.463 with 13 home runs, 58 RBI and 50 runs scored in 455 plate appearances on the season. |
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Jake McCarthy Jake McCarthy Tallies three hits
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 10:35 PM
McCarthy went 3-for-4 with a double and a strikeout during Friday's 3-2 loss to St. Louis.
Analysis: McCarthy extended his hitting streak to six games after recording three hits Friday. The 29-year-old also recorded his second three-hit game in his last three games. Over his last seven games, McCarthy is now slashing .355/.344/.548 with one homer and five RBI in 31 plate appearances. |
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Ryan Feltner Ryan Feltner Earns sixth loss
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 10:11 PM
Feltner (4-6) picked up the loss after allowing three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two over 5.1 innings in a 3-2 loss to the Cardinals on Friday.
Analysis: Feltner recorded his fourth loss in his last five starts Friday in St. Louis. The 29-year-old allowed two runs in the second inning courtesy of two sacrifice flies from Nathan Church and Bryan Torres, and then gave up a solo home run to Ivan Herrera the next inning. On the year, Feltner owns a 5.71 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 59:33 K:BB over 82 innings. The right-hander is slated to start his next game Wednesday against Arizona. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Exiting starting nine
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 2:25 PM
Karros is not in the lineup for Friday's game in St. Louis.
Analysis: Karros started the final three games of the Rockies' homestand, but he'll take a seat Friday as his team begins a road trip. Willi Castro will handle third base and Edouard Julien will be deployed at second base. |
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Tomoyuki Sugano Tomoyuki Sugano Falls to Tampa Bay
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 10:17 PM
Sugano (11-5) took the loss Wednesday against the Rays, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: The Rays got to Sugano early Wednesday, scoring twice in the first inning before Junior Caminero added a solo home run in the third. Sugano has fallen victim to the home-run ball of late, giving up at least one long ball in each of his last eight outings and 11 total in that span. However, the right-hander had won seven straight decisions coming into the day, despite posting a 5.08 ERA in that span (44.1 innings), with his last defeat coming on May 27. Overall, Sugano's ERA sits at 4.51 across 20 starts (107.2 innings) this season with a 1.26 WHIP and 61:26 K:BB. He's currently in line to face the Diamondbacks on the road his next time out. |
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Troy Johnston Troy Johnston Sitting against RHP again
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 1:14 PM
Johnston is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Since the beginning of July, Johnston has put together a lowly .156/.230/.203 slash line with only three extra-base hits (all doubles). His ongoing struggles at the dish appear to have cost him playing time, as he'll stick on the bench against a right-handed starter for the second straight day. The Rockies will once again go with Jordan Beck as a replacement in the lineup for Johnston, after Beck went 1-for-3 with a triple in Tuesday's 11-inning loss. |
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Willi Castro Willi Castro Absent from starting nine
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 11:44 AM
Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's lineup against Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Castro will get a breather for the series finale after he went 6-for-17 with two home runs, four runs and three RBI while starting in the Rockies' last four games. Edouard Julien will replace Castro at second base and will bat seventh Wednesday. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Receiving afternoon off
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 11:42 AM
Goodman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Goodman ended up staying put with the Rockies following Monday's trade deadline, but he'll be held out of the lineup for the second time in four contests while Colorado wraps up its series against Tampa Bay with a day game after a night game. Brett Sullivan will spell Goodman behind the plate and will bat ninth. |
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Parker Mushinski Parker Mushinski Joins 40-man roster
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 5:29 PM
The Rockies selected Mushinski from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.
Analysis: Mushinski re-signed with the Rockies on a minor-league contract in March after being released a few days before. He has notched a 3.38 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP and a 46:17 K:BB through 48.0 innings at Triple-A during 2026. The lefty has not made an appearance in MLB since 2024, when he had a 6.55 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP across 11 innings. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Inks two-year extension
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 3:12 PM
Moniak and the Rockies agreed to a two-year contract extension Tuesday.
Analysis: According to Thomas Harding of MLB.com, the deal is worth $16.25 million and covers his final year of arbitration eligibility in 2027 and his first year of free-agent eligibility in 2028. Moniak signed with the Rockies just before Opening Day in 2025 after being cut loose by the Angels, and he's excelled at the plate for the Rockies with a .272/.310/.536 slash line and 42 homers in 210 games. |
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Ezequiel Tovar Ezequiel Tovar Homers in four-hit effort
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 2:14 AM
Tovar went 4-for-4 with a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Monday's 13-9 loss to the Rays.
Analysis: Tovar couldn't be stopped at the plate, logging a season-high four hits. The shortstop's solo homer in the third inning marked his first long ball since July 6, with the 25-year-old hitting a measly .098 in 17 games during the drought. It's been a challenging 2026 for Tovar, who's slashing .202/.247/.330 with nine homers, 36 RBI, 38 runs and five stolen bases across 104 contests. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Goes yard in Monday's loss
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 2:09 AM
Moniak went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a triple, an additional RBI and an additional run scored in Monday's 13-9 loss to the Rays.
Analysis: Moniak unloaded on an elevated fastball from Michael Grove, sending it 447 feet into the second deck in right field for a solo homer in the eighth inning. The 28-year-old has been a constant threat at the plate in 2026, slashing .277/.318/.565 with 18 homers, 49 RBI, 39 runs and a stolen base across 75 games. With the Rockies opting to hold onto Moniak beyond Monday's trade deadline, the two sides have reportedly agreed to a two-year extension that is expected to be finalized Tuesday, per Thomas Harding of MLB.com. |
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TJ Rumfield TJ Rumfield Given evening off
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 7:44 PM
Rumfield is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Lefty Ian Seymour is starting for the Rays, so the Rockies decided it was an ideal time to give the left-handed-hitting Rumfield a night off. The rookie started in each of the Rockies' previous seven games, going 7-for-29 with a double, a walk, five RBI and three runs. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Working on extension
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 7:43 PM
Moniak is closing in on a two-year contract extension with the Rockies, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Moniak has completely turned his career around since signing with the Rockies before the 2025 season. Since joining Colorado last season, Moniak has slashed .273/.312/.534 with 41 home runs and 115 RBI in 739 plate appearances. The deal is likely to be finalized Tuesday. |
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