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Ezequiel Tovar Ezequiel Tovar On bench Tuesday
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 5:07 PM
Tovar isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against San Diego.
Analysis: Tovar will pick up a day off Tuesday after going 8-for-25 (.320) with a homer and seven runs scored through his first 10 games in September. Cole Carrigg will move to shortstop as a result while Zac Veen, Jake McCarthy and Troy Johnston start across the outfield. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby Resting Tuesday
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 5:05 PM
Norby isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: Norby will get a chance to catch his breath Tuesday after notching six base hits in his last three games while adding two RBI and two runs. Adael Amador will cover second base while Mickey Moniak serves as the designated hitter. |
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Blas Castano Blas Castano Heading to Albuquerque
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 5:04 PM
Colorado optioned Castano to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.
Analysis: Castano made five appearances with the big-league club since being called up Sept. 1. Through 6.2 innings, the 28-year-old posted a 2.70 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 4:3 K:BB. The Rockies reinstated Kyle Freeland (neck), forcing the team to remove Castano from the active roster. |
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Vimael Machin Vimael Machin Sent back to Triple-A
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 5:03 PM
The Rockies optioned Machin to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.
Analysis: Machin appeared in three games after being getting selected from Triple-A Albuquerque on Sept. 5. He went 3-for-6 while striking out twice. He's returning to Triple-A in a corresponding move with the Rockies recalling Braxton Fulford. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Idle Tuesday
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 5:02 PM
Goodman isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: Goodman will move to the bench for the second time in three games despite going 2-for-3 with a pair of extra-base hits and a walk during Monday's series opener. Brett Sullivan will take over at catcher and bat eighth. |
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Braxton Fulford Braxton Fulford Returns to majors
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 4:59 PM
The Rockies recalled Fulford from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.
Analysis: After being optioned back to Albuquerque on Aug. 25, Fulford went 10-for-49 with three home runs and three stolen bases across 13 games. In a corresponding move Tuesday, the Rockies optioned Vimael Machin to Triple-A. |
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Jose Quintana Jose Quintana Completes second rehab appearance
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 6:37 AM
Quintana (elbow) struck out a batter and allowed three earned runs on five hits and no walks across 2.1 innings Sunday in a rehab start with Triple-A Albuquerque.
Analysis: Making the second appearance of his rehab assignment, Quintana tossed 47 pitches (32 strikes). The Rockies could have Quintana continue building up over one more rehab start before bringing him back from the 60-day injured list at some point during the final week of the season. Before hitting the shelf May 25 due to a left elbow sprain, Quintana went 2-3 with a 5.27 ERA and 1.51 WHIP over nine starts with Colorado. |
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Kyle Freeland Kyle Freeland On track to start Tuesday
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 6:33 AM
Freeland (neck) will be reinstated from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday's game against the Padres at Coors Field, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: On the shelf since Aug. 24 due to cervical radiculopathy, Freeland has been cleared to rejoin the Rockies rotation after striking out five over three no-hit innings during his lone rehab start with Double-A Hartford last Wednesday. Given that the 33-year-old southpaw tossed just 47 pitches in his rehab start, he'll likely be operating with a restricted workload Tuesday. After the upcoming outing versus the Padres, Freeland will line up for just one more start this season before heading into unrestricted free agency this offseason. |
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Tomoyuki Sugano Tomoyuki Sugano Tagged for six runs in 10th loss
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 11:03 PM
Sugano (12-10) took the loss Monday, allowing six runs on eight hits and one walk over five innings against the Padres. He struck out two.
Analysis: Sugano was tagged for all six runs in the first three frames, including two homers, suffering his fifth loss over his past six outings. On the year, the right-hander owns a 5.49 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 86:34 K:BB in 142.2 innings (27 starts). Sugano's next start is lined up to come against the Mariners over the weekend. |
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Gabriel Hughes Gabriel Hughes Losing ways continue
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 5:24 PM
Hughes (0-8) took the loss Sunday against the Tigers, allowing five runs on five hits and two walks in two innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Hughes was ineffective all around Sunday, giving up three extra-base hits on the afternoon. It was the shortest outing of the season for the right-hander, who hasn't worked into the sixth inning in any of his last seven starts. Still searching for his first win of the year, he'll take a 6.37 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 50:23 K:BB over 59.1 innings into his next scheduled appearance versus Seattle in hitter-friendly Colorado. |
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Ezequiel Tovar Ezequiel Tovar Out of Sunday's lineup
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 10:32 AM
Tovar is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Tovar started the previous three contests and will hit the bench Sunday after going 3-for-8 with a walk, a solo homer and two additional runs scored during that span. Cole Carrigg will move in to play shortstop in the series finale while Zac Veen picks up a start in the outfield. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby Not in Sunday's lineup
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 10:21 AM
Norby is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Detroit, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Norby started the previous four games and will receive a day off after going 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's contest, boosting his OPS in September to .793 through 10 contests. Adael Amador will shift to the keystone Sunday while Mickey Moniak serves as the DH, opening up right field for Troy Johnston. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Taking seat Sunday
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 10:17 AM
Karros is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Karros started the past five games after returning from a concussion Tuesday and will get a breather Sunday after going 3-for-19 with a triple and a solo homer. Vimael Machin will step in at the hot corner and bat seventh for the Rockies in the series finale. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Sitting amid slump
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 10:05 AM
Goodman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Goodman will take a seat Sunday after starting the previous five games as he continues to struggle offensively with a .122/.200/.286 slash line across his past 13 contests. Brett Sullivan is working behind the plate and batting eighth in the series finale for Colorado. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby Continues to hit well
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 8:55 AM
Norby went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored Saturday against the Tigers.
Analysis: Norby continues to play a prominent role in the Rockies' lineup, particularly against lefties. He's hit second in the order in six consecutive games against southpaws, and he's hit well overall since the start of September. Across 10 games, he's maintained a .273 average with a 10.5 percent walk rate, one home run, two RBI and six runs scored. |
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TJ Rumfield TJ Rumfield Three hits against Detroit
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 8:46 AM
Rumfield went 3-for-5 with a double Saturday against the Tigers.
Analysis: Rumfield tallied a double in the first inning to start his fourth multi-hit performance in his last eight games. Most of that damage came during the team's homestand ending Sept. 6, but he is still hitting .406 with four RBI, six runs, three doubles, a triple and a home run across his last eight contests. Rumfield is wrapping up a solid rookie season, as he's maintained a 124 wRC+ across 583 plate appearances. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Belts 38th homer
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 5:21 PM
Goodman went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Saturday's loss to the Tigers.
Analysis: Goodman put the game's first runs on the board with a three-run blast to left field in the third inning. That was his only hit of the game, and the All-Star backstop still hasn't logged a multi-hit performance since Aug. 28. Goodman has slowed down a bit in the power department of late, going deep just twice over his past 15 games. However, he still leads all backstops with 38 long balls, which is also tied for fourth overall in MLB. |
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Jordan Romano Jordan Romano Blows save chance Saturday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 4:47 PM
Romano blew a save against the Tigers on Saturday, allowing two runs on one hit and two walks over one inning.
Analysis: Colorado held a 7-4 lead heading into the bottom of the eighth inning, but the Rockies' bullpen couldn't hold the advantage. Jaden Hill allowed five straight batters to reach base without getting an out, and Romano couldn't do much better, walking the first two batters he faced before giving up a two-out, two-run triple. The veteran reliever had a stretch of nine starts without giving up an earned run from mid-August to early September, but over his past three outings he's blown two saves while giving up four earned runs across 2.2 frames. Colorado doesn't have many reliable options in its bullpen, so Romano probably isn't in imminent danger of losing his closer role. |
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Tanner Gordon Tanner Gordon Tagged for 10 hits in no-decision
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 4:34 PM
Gordon allowed four runs on 10 hits and one walk while striking out five batters over four innings in a no-decision against Detroit on Saturday.
Analysis: Of the Tigers' 10 hits against Gordon, four -- including a Kevin McGonigle solo homer -- went for extra bases. It was the second time this season the righty hurler has surrendered double-digit hits and the ninth time he's yielded at least four earned runs. Gordon had a promising two-start stretch to end August during which he gave up just two runs over 12 innings, but since then he's allowed nine runs across his subsequent two outings spanning 8.2 frames. He'll carry a season-long 5.55 ERA into his next start, which is tentatively slated to be a matchup versus San Diego at Coors Field. |
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Jake McCarthy Jake McCarthy Three hits in Friday's loss
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:48 AM
McCarthy went 3-for-5 in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Tigers.
Analysis: The speedy outfielder did his job at the top of the order, but the rest of the Rockies' lineup couldn't take advantage. McCarthy's had a strong first season with the club, setting new career highs with 15 homers, 29 steals, 76 RBI and 71 runs while slashing .297/.339/.485 in 132 games, and his production hasn't been completely fueled by playing his home games at altitude. McCarthy does sport an .896 OPS at Coors Field this year, but his .752 road OPS would still be 160 points higher than what he produced during the entire 2025 campaign for Arizona. |
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