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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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Contract selected
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 4:09 PM
The Rockies selected Manfredi's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.
Analysis: Manfredi joined the Rockies organization at the trade deadline as part of the deal that sent Antonio Senzatela to Milwaukee. The 26-year-old righty owns a 4.45 ERA and 1.38 WHIP across 28.1 innings at Triple-A this season but has given up six runs in just five frames with Albuquerque since being traded. Despite his recent performance, the Rockies will add him to their bullpen to provide a fresh arm. Parker Mushinski was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. |
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TJ Shook TJ Shook Sent back to Triple-A
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 4:06 PM
The Rockies optioned Shook to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.
Analysis: Shook was recalled by the Rockies on Monday and pitched the same night against the Dodgers, allowing one run on two hits and one walk while striking out one batter across two innings. Colorado will shuffle its bullpen again Wednesday, with Shook going back down to the minors and left-hander Mark Manfredi coming up from Albuquerque to replace him. Shook has spent most of the 2026 season in Triple-A, where he has a 3.02 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and a 45:24 K:BB over 47.2 innings. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Likely back for weekend series
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 11:23 PM
Karros (concussion) has resumed baseball activity at Colorado's team complex in Scottsdale, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Karros is eligible to return from the injured list Wednesday, but that does not seem likely. Instead, it's suggested that Karros is trending toward activation for Colorado's weekend series against the Guardians. |
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Braxton Fulford Braxton Fulford Recalled, starting Tuesday
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 4:23 PM
The Rockies recalled Fulford from Triple-A Albuquerque, and the 27-year-old will start behind home plate and bat eighth against the Dodgers on Tuesday.
Analysis: The move gives the Rockies much-needed depth behind home plate after star catcher Hunter Goodman (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Fulford will be thrust into action immediately following his promotion to the majors, where he's slashed .177/.254/.290 with four steals, one home run and seven RBI across 71 plate appearances with Colorado this season. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Out with shoulder strain
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 3:50 PM
The Rockies placed Goodman on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Aug. 15, due to a left shoulder strain.
Analysis: The 26-year-old hasn't seen the field since Wednesday due to shoulder inflammation and will be sidelined for at least another week after being diagnosed with a strain. Brett Sullivan has been operating as Colorado's primary backstop with Goodman banged up, and Braxton Fulford was called up Tuesday to fill the backup job. |
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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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