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Cole Carrigg Cole Carrigg Records first big-league homer
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 7:35 PM
Carrigg went 2-for-4 with a solo home run against the Cubs in a loss Thursday.
Analysis: Carrigg achieved a milestone in the fourth inning, when he cranked a 418-foot blast to right field for his first major-league long ball. The talented rookie has started three straight games since being called up Tuesday and has gone 3-for-11 with a triple, a walk and Thursday's long ball. Carrigg has yet to attempt a steal, but he swiped 29 bags over 57 games for Triple-A Albuquerque before joining the big club, so that skill should eventually show up as well. |
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Brett Sullivan Brett Sullivan Swats two homers in loss
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 7:31 PM
Sullivan went 3-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in a loss to the Cubs on Thursday.
Analysis: Sullivan got the start behind the plate and batted out of the No. 9 slot in the order. He hit two of Colorado's three long balls (all solo shots) to post the first multi-homer game of his career. In fact, coming into Thursday, Sullivan had gone deep just three times across 206 career MLB plate appearances. Sullivan's performance against the Cubs was also his first multi-hit effort since April 29, and with one of baseball's most productive hitting catchers (Hunter Goodman) ahead of him on the depth chart, Sullivan doesn't figure to see extensive playing time moving forward. |
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Ryan Feltner Ryan Feltner Begins strong but fades in loss
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 7:18 PM
Feltner (2-2) took the loss against the Cubs on Thursday, allowing six runs on four hits and three walks while striking out three batters over 4.1 innings.
Analysis: Feltner was perfect through three frames, but the bottom fell out thereafter. Chicago got to him for four runs on four hits and a walk in the fourth inning, with the big hit being a grand slam off the bat of Seiya Suzuki. Feltner returned for the fifth and issued two walks while retiring just one batter, and both runners be put on base came around to score after his departure. It was a disappointing outcome after Feltner looked like he might be turning a major corner over his past two outings, during which he gave up just one run over 12 frames. He'll look to get back on track in his next start, which is tentatively scheduled for a rematch against the Cubs in Chicago. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Sitting out Thursday
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 11:36 AM
Karros is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Cubs.
Analysis: Karros started at third base in each of the Rockies' previous four tilts, but he'll get a break during Thursday's series finale. Willi Castro will man the hot corner and bat second for Colorado. |
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Jake McCarthy Jake McCarthy Remains out Thursday
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 11:33 AM
McCarthy (illness) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Cubs.
Analysis: McCarthy had to be scratched from Wednesday's lineup because he's under the weather, and he's still not feeling well enough to play in Thursday's series finale. Consider him day-to-day. Sterlin Thompson will play left field for the Rockies in McCarthy's stead. |
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Keegan Thompson Keegan Thompson Outrighted to Triple-A
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 8:36 AM
The Rockies outrighted Thompson to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.
Analysis: Thompson passed through waivers unclaimed after being booted from the Rockies' 40-man roster. The righty has been outrighted previously, which means he could decline the assignment and elect free agency, but it's unclear whether Thompson will exercise that right. He's yielded 11 runs over 12 innings in the majors this season. |
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Jake McCarthy Jake McCarthy Scratched Wednesday
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 6:02 PM
McCarthy was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs due to illness.
Analysis: McCarthy has been hitting well as of late, going 9-for-32 (.281) with a homer, three RBI and four runs in seven games since June 1, but he'll sit down Wednesday while he recovers from his illness. Troy Johnston will fill in for McCarthy in right field and bat seventh. |
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Troy Johnston Troy Johnston Hitting bench against southpaw
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 5:09 PM
Johnston is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: He'll join fellow left-handed hitters Edouard Julien, Sterlin Thompson and Brett Sullivan on the bench while the Rockies face off against lefty Shota Imanaga in the penultimate game of the series. Johnston had started in each of Colorado's last 19 games, slashing .293/.333/.373 with three stolen bases, 10 runs and seven RBI over that stretch. |
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Sterlin Thompson Sterlin Thompson On bench again
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 3:50 PM
Thompson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: Thompson will hit the bench for a third straight game, with two of his absences during that span coming against right-handed starting pitchers. Since being promoted from Triple-A Albuquerque on May 22, Thompson has gotten on base at a strong .364 clip, but he's hit for little power (.297 slugging percentage) over 15 games. The Rockies seem to be prioritizing Edouard Julien ahead of Thompson for the final spot in their lineup, so it wouldn't be surprising if Thompson were sent back to Albuquerque in the near future while his playing time continues to slip. |
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Jeff Criswell Jeff Criswell Recalled from Triple-A
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 3:39 PM
The Rockies recalled Criswell from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.
Analysis: Criswell missed all of the 2025 season recovering from Tommy John surgery and has authored a 7.59 ERA in 10.2 innings with Albuquerque this season, though he has struck out 15. If the 27-year-old gets into a game, it will be his first appearance in the majors since 2024. |
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Keegan Thompson Keegan Thompson DFA'd by Rockies
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 3:35 PM
The Rockies designated Thompson for assignment Tuesday.
Analysis: Thompson cleared waivers and remained in the organization after the Rockies booted him from the 40-man roster back in March, and he could stick around again. The righty has coughed up 11 runs over 12 innings out of the Colorado bullpen this season. |
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Tyler Freeman Tyler Freeman Goes on concussion injured list
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 3:33 PM
The Rockies placed Freeman on the 7-day concussion injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Freeman had to be removed from Saturday's game against the Brewers after being hit on the helmet by a 98-mph Jacob Misiorowski offering, and he wound up with a concussion as a result of the incident. As is the case with any concussion, there's an element of uncertainty as to how much time Freeman will miss. |
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Called up to majors
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 3:27 PM
The Rockies selected Carrigg's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.
Analysis: Carrigg earned his first big-league promotion after slashing .338/.414/.529 with six home runs, 30 stolen bases and a 27:39 BB:K over 57 games with Albuquerque. Those numbers are inflated by his home park and the friendly offensive environment of the Pacific Coast League, but Carrigg has real fantasy upside with some pop and plenty of speed. The 24-year-old is worthy of being picked up in fantasy leagues in hopes that the Rockies put him in the lineup regularly. |
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Jimmy Herget Jimmy Herget Kicking off rehab assignment
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 11:49 AM
The Rockies sent Herget (shoulder) to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment.
Analysis: Herget has been out for nearly a month with a right shoulder impingement, but he's been cleared to return to game action. The side-armer will likely require at least a couple rehab appearances before rejoining the Rockies' bullpen. Herger has posted a 5.06 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB in 16 innings this season. |
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Victor Vodnik Victor Vodnik Cleared for rehab assignment
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 11:46 AM
Vodnik (elbow) was sent to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment.
Analysis: Vodnik has recovered well after missing the past three weeks of action with right ulnar nerve inflammation. Since his absence has been relatively brief, the reliever should not require too many rehab appearances. Vodnik still leads the Rockies with four saves this season, but he allowed 14 runs over his last nine innings before going on the 15-day injured list, so the club will likely ease him back into high-leverage spots when he's ready to return. |
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Richie Martin Richie Martin Shipped to Colorado
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 5:12 PM
The Rockies acquired Martin from the Rangers on Sunday in exchange for cash considerations.
Analysis: It's likely this is simply a move to give the Rockies some organizational infield depth. Martin has hit .234/.345/.362 with four homers and 12 steals at Triple-A Round Rock this season. He has not played at the major-league level since 2022. |
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Kyle Freeland Kyle Freeland Sets franchise milestone Sunday
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 10:33 PM
Freeland took a no-decision Sunday against Milwaukee, surrendering three runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out two across five innings
Analysis: Freeland appeared on track for one of his better outings of the season after holding Milwaukee to just one run through five innings, but back-to-back hits to open the sixth inning ended his day. The inherited runner he left on base eventually came around to score as the Brewers erupted for seven runs in the frame. The outing was still a memorable one for the veteran left-hander, as he raised his career innings total to 1,313.1 to become the Rockies' all-time franchise leader in innings pitched. Unfortunately, the milestone comes amid a difficult season, as Freeland now owns a 7.81 ERA and 1.70 WHIP across 53 innings. A home start scheduled next against the Athletics offers little fantasy appeal at the moment, with both his command and ability to miss bats continuing to trend in the wrong direction. |
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TJ Shook TJ Shook Returns to minors
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 12:00 PM
Colorado optioned Shook to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.
Analysis: Shook joined the Rockies on June 1 and appeared in three games, allowing two runs while posting a 3:0 K:BB over 3.2 innings. He's headed back to the minors in favor of lefty reliever Sammy Peralta, who was called up from Albuquerque to take Shook's bullpen spot. |
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Sammy Peralta Sammy Peralta Back with big-league club
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 11:58 AM
The Rockies recalled Peralta from Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.
Analysis: Peralta had one appearance with Colorado earlier this season, allowing two runs over two-thirds of an inning against Texas on May 19. He'll now get another chance to show the team what he can do. Righty reliever TJ Shook was optioned to Albuquerque in a corresponding move. |
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Tyler Freeman Tyler Freeman Leaves game after HBP in helmet
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 10:05 PM
Freeman was removed from Saturday's game against the Brewers in the bottom of the sixth inning after he was hit by a pitch in the helmet, Kelsey Wingert-Linch of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain reports.
Analysis: Freeman was hit in the side of the helmet with a 98 mph cutter from Jacob Misiorowski, who was visibly upset that the pitch got away from him. Freeman was able to walk off the field under his own power. Prior to leaving, he was 0-for-2 at the plate with the hit-by-pitch. Sterlin Thompson came on to pinch-run for Freeman. |
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