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Kyle Freeland Kyle Freeland Can't escape fourth inning
Sat, May 16, 2026, 7:50 AM
Freeland (1-5) was tagged with the loss Friday against the Diamondbacks, allowing seven runs on eight hits and four walks across 3.2 innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Freeland had a woeful outing Friday, and by the end of the first inning, he had already given up six runs. While Freeland settled down afterward, the damage was already done. The veteran southpaw enjoyed a strong start to the season, but the wheels have fallen off of late. This was the fourth straight outing in which he allowed at least four earned runs, posting an 11.50 ERA with a 2.17 WHIP and an 18:8 K:BB across 18 innings over that dreadful stretch. Freeland is scheduled to make his next start against the Rangers next week. |
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Sammy Peralta Sammy Peralta Recalled from Triple-A
Fri, May 15, 2026, 3:42 PM
The Rockies recalled Peralta from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.
Analysis: Peralta will give the club a fresh bullpen arm after Chase Dollander's (elbow) injury-shortened start Thursday in Pittsburgh. The southpaw was up with the Rockies for a bit in April but didn't make an appearance. Peralta holds a 3.79 ERA and 14:5 K:BB over 19 innings with Albuquerque. |
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Sterlin Thompson Sterlin Thompson First promotion to big leagues
Fri, May 15, 2026, 3:40 PM
The Rockies recalled Thompson from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.
Analysis: Thompson has gotten off to a scorching start at hitter-friendly Albuquerque this season, slashing .344/.491/.496 with four home runs, eight stolen bases and a 30:28 BB:K. The 24-year-old is primarily a corner outfielder but can also handle second and third base in a pinch. Thompson will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game, but his stint in the big leagues might last only until Tyler Freeman returns from paternity leave. |
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Tyler Freeman Tyler Freeman Placed on paternity leave
Fri, May 15, 2026, 3:36 PM
The Rockies placed Freeman on the paternity leave list Friday.
Analysis: By rule, Freeman will be away for the next 1-to-3 games while welcoming a new child to the family. His roster spot is being absorbed by Sterlin Thompson. |
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Chase Dollander Chase Dollander Shelved by elbow sprain
Fri, May 15, 2026, 3:26 PM
The Rockies placed Dollander on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right elbow sprain.
Analysis: Dollander was hurt during Thursday's start versus the Pirates, forcing his exit in the second inning. A diagnosis of a sprain implies that Dollander is dealing with some UCL damage, though it's unclear at this point whether he will require surgery. Even if he doesn't the righty is likely looking at an extended absence. Tanner Gordon could take Dollander's spot in the Rockies' rotation, at least until Ryan Feltner (elbow) is ready. |
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Chase Dollander Chase Dollander Removed with arm tightness
Thu, May 14, 2026, 1:01 PM
Dollander was lifted from Thursday's start versus the Pirates in the second inning due to right arm tightness, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Dollander's velocity was down a bit during Thursday's outing and he wound up being charged with three runs on five hits and a walk while recording only three outs. He will likely be sent for imaging on his pitching arm before more is known regarding how much time he'll miss. |
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Chase Dollander Chase Dollander Departs with apparent injury
Thu, May 14, 2026, 12:24 PM
Dollander was removed from Thursday's start against the Pirates due to an apparent injury, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Dollander surrendered three runs on four hits during the opening frame and exited with training staff after giving up a double and a walk to begin the second inning. The specifics of the situation aren't clear, and the right-hander should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated. |
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Tanner Gordon Tanner Gordon Summoned from minors
Thu, May 14, 2026, 10:01 AM
The Rockies recalled Gordon from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Gordon had been optioned Tuesday to make room for Jimmy Herget's (shoulder) return from the bereavement list, but he's now back as Herget goes on the injured list. Though he boasts a 20:4 K:BB over 17 innings, Gordon holds a 6.35 ERA in large part due to serving up five long balls. He'll be available in long relief. |
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Jimmy Herget Jimmy Herget Shelved with shoulder injury
Thu, May 14, 2026, 9:58 AM
The Rockies placed Herget on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right shoulder impingement, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Herget just returned from the bereavement list Tuesday and is now out for at least the next couple weeks. Tanner Gordon will absorb Herget's spot on the Rockies' active roster. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Not in Colorado lineup
Thu, May 14, 2026, 9:41 AM
Karros is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Karros' playing time has been trending downward lately, as this is the second time in the last three games and the fourth time across the last 12 tilts that he's been out of the lineup. Willi Castro will play third base for Colorado. |
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Jake McCarthy Jake McCarthy Not in lineup Thursday
Thu, May 14, 2026, 9:34 AM
McCarthy is not in the lineup for Thursday's tilt in Pittsburgh.
Analysis: The Pirates are going with a left-handed opener in Mason Montgomery before turning things over to a righty bulk reliever in Carmen Mlodzinski. McCarthy could enter mid-game once Mlodzinski comes in, but he'll begin the contest on the bench. |
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TJ Rumfield TJ Rumfield Three hits, homer in win
Wed, May 13, 2026, 10:07 PM
Rumfield went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 10-4 win over the Pirates.
Analysis: Rumfield extended Colorado's lead to 7-4 in the eighth inning with a two-out homer off Brandan Bidois, his sixth of the season. The 25-year-old Rumfield has been swinging the bat well of late, going 12-for-33 (.364) with three homers in his last eight games. Overall, he's slashing .277/.339/.452 with 22 RBI. and 17 runs scored across 171 plate appearances in his rookie campaign. |
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Jose Quintana Jose Quintana Goes four innings vs. Pirates
Wed, May 13, 2026, 9:51 PM
Quintana did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Pirates, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and three walks over four innings. He struck out two,
Analysis: Quintana was pulled after throwing 73 pitches over four innings, though the left-hander has now held opponents to two earned runs or fewer in each of his last four outings. Through seven starts (34 innings), Quintana is 1-2 with a 3.97 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 16:16 K:BB. The left-hander is currently lined for a home matchup with the Rangers his next time out. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Drives in five in win
Wed, May 13, 2026, 9:44 PM
Moniak went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer, a triple, a double and five total RBI in Wednesday's 10-4 win over the Pirates.
Analysis: It's already Moniak's third game with three or more hits this year, as the outfielder would finish a single shy of a cycle while driving in a season-high five runs. Moniak would put Colorado ahead for good with his three-run homer off Mitch Keller in the fifth inning, his 12th long ball through just 35 games this year. Moniak's gotten off to a red-hot start, slashing .315/.358/.693 with 26 RBI, 12 runs scored and a stolen base across 137 plate appearances. |
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Willi Castro Willi Castro Receiving evening off
Wed, May 13, 2026, 12:09 PM
Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: Castro will take a seat Wednesday after he had been included in the lineup for each of the last five games while making starts at all four infield spots. Despite not having a permanent home at any one position, Castro has handled a near-everyday role for the Rockies this season and has turned in a .241/.303/.339 slash line to go with two home runs, three stolen bases, 17 runs and 13 RBI over 122 plate appearances. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Taking seat Wednesday
Wed, May 13, 2026, 12:07 PM
Goodman is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Goodman had started each of the last four games -- including three at catcher -- so he will get some rest Wednesday. Brett Sullivan will be behind the dish and bat ninth for the Rockies. |
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Michael Lorenzen Michael Lorenzen Saddled with fifth loss Tuesday
Tue, May 12, 2026, 10:31 PM
Lorenzen (2-5) took the loss Tuesday against the Pirates, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks with five strikeouts across five innings.
Analysis: Lorenzen mixes seven pitches and relies heavily on keeping hitters guessing, as he possesses below-average stuff. His five strikeouts Tuesday matched a season-high for the right-hander, and it was a decent bounce-back performance after Lorenzen was shelled for 11 runs on 15 hits and six walks across 10.1 innings over his previous two outings. Lorenzen now owns a 6.55 ERA and 31:14 K:BB across 44 innings on the season. |
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Tanner Gordon Tanner Gordon Returns to Triple-A
Tue, May 12, 2026, 2:12 PM
The Rockies optioned Gordon to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.
Analysis: The right-hander has been up in the majors for the past month, but he'll return to Triple-A after giving up 12 earned runs with a 20:4 K:BB across 17 big-league innings. Gordon could return to the rotation at Albuquerque, where he had a 2.76 ERA and 0.99 WHIP in three starts to begin the season. |
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Jimmy Herget Jimmy Herget Back on active roster
Tue, May 12, 2026, 1:44 PM
The Rockies reinstated Herget (personal) from the bereavement list Tuesday.
Analysis: The right-hander has been away from the Rockies since Saturday but is now back on the active roster. Herget has recorded one save and three holds with a 5.40 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 16:3 K:BB across 15 innings this season. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Grabbing seat Tuesday
Tue, May 12, 2026, 1:13 PM
Karros is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Karros will get a breather after he had a modest nine-game hitting streak come to an end in the Rockies' last contest Sunday in Philadelphia. Willi Castro will cover third base and bat seventh in Karros' stead. |
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