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Brenton Doyle Brenton Doyle Resumes swinging
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 2:26 AM
Doyle (oblique) worked in the batting cage Monday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Doyle has resumed baseball activities and specifically noted that his swing intensity increased Monday. Though he's been sidelined for a month, there is no specific timeline for his return to action. |
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Jordan Beck Jordan Beck Progressing in recovery
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 2:22 AM
Beck (hamstring) stretched and did running drills prior to Tuesday's game against the Cubs, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Beck has yet to resume fielding drills, which marks the final step in his recovery prior to beginning a rehab assignment. There is no specific timeline for his return, though it appears he could realistically be activated by late June or early July. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Nearing rehab assignment
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 2:19 AM
Moniak (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Moniak is scheduled to play with Albuquerque during its weekend series and will return to Denver on Sunday to be evaluated by the team's medical staff. He could presumably be activated shortly after, potentially for the start of the Rockies' series against the Red Sox on Monday. |
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Willi Castro Willi Castro Drives in two
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 2:07 AM
Castro went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, a run scored and two RBI on Tuesday against the Cubs.
Analysis: Castro opened the scoring for the Rockies with an RBI double in the fourth inning, and he knocked in an additional run one frame later. He has had three multi-RBI performances in his last 12 games, also hitting .354 with three homers, 12 RBI, eight runs scored and a stolen base in that span. That positive production has moved Castro up the Rockies' lineup, as he hit second for the fourth consecutive game against right-handed pitching Tuesday. |
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TJ Rumfield TJ Rumfield Reaches double-digit homers
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 11:16 PM
Rumfield went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 5-2 win over the Cubs on Tuesday.
Analysis: Rumfield gave the Rockies their first lead with a two-run shot in the fourth inning. The long ball was his third over a red-hot seven-game span during which Rumfield has batted .357 (10-for-28) with eight extra-base hits and seven RBI. The hot stretch has pushed his season OPS up to .821, third-best among qualified MLB rookies. |
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Jaden Hill Jaden Hill Records first career save
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 11:06 PM
Hill earned a save against the Cubs on Tuesday by tossing a perfect ninth inning.
Analysis: With Colorado up by three runs heading into the bottom of the ninth inning, manager Warren Schaeffer turned to Hill to close things out. The right-hander did so without any drama, setting the side down in order on 12 pitches. It was the first save of Hill's career in his 67th outing, all of which have been out of the bullpen. Hill does have a career-high 11 holds on the campaign, so he's been given more high-leverage duties this year. The back of Colorado's bullpen is highly unsettled, and no pitcher on the squad has more than four saves this season, so it's certainly possible that Hill will get more save chances moving forward given his effectiveness Tuesday. |
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Ryan Feltner Ryan Feltner Falls short of qualifying for win
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 10:58 PM
Feltner allowed two runs on six hits and three walks while striking out seven batters over 4.2 innings in a no-decision against the Cubs on Tuesday.
Analysis: Feltner fell behind quickly, giving up a homer to Pete Crow-Armstrong to begin the bottom of the first inning. He yielded another run in the second but kept Chicago off the scoreboard thereafter. Feltner's offense got him three runs and the lead in the top of the fourth frame, but the right-hander was pulled with two outs in the bottom of the inning having thrown 104 pitches. That was easily a season-high mark -- Feltner had previously topped out at 87 pitches in a start against the Dodgers on April 18. Part of the reason for the veteran hurler's elevated pitch count was that the Cubs had trouble putting the ball in play against him, as Chicago batters swung and missed 13 times and fouled off 21 pitches, though that at least helped him to a season-best seven punchouts. Feltner will carry a 5.05 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 33:16 K:BB through 41 innings into his next start, which is lined up to come at home versus Boston. |
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Sean Sullivan Sean Sullivan Awarded another start
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 11:15 AM
Sullivan (illness) will start Wednesday's game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Analysis: The Rockies called Sullivan up from Triple-A Albuquerque last Friday to fill the fifth spot in their rotation. Despite being tasked with making his MLB debut in an extreme hitter-friendly venue in Las Vegas, Sullivan was able to keep the Athletics off the board for three innings while striking out three batters and allowing just three baserunners. The 23-year-old lefty ended up having his start cut short after falling ill, but he's since recovered from the ailment and performed well enough during his time on the mound to earn himself another turn through the rotation. Even though he excelled in his debut and will be pitching in a more favorable environment for his second start, Sullivan will still be difficult to trust for fantasy purposes after he posted underwhelming numbers over a larger sample at Triple-A (5.76 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 50:19 K:BB in 54.2 innings). |
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Troy Johnston Troy Johnston Bowing out of starting nine
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 4:29 PM
Johnston is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: After going 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, a walk, four RBI and three runs in Sunday's 23-9 win while lefty Jeffrey Springs started for the Athletics, the left-handed-hitting Johnston will head to the bench for Monday's matchup with southpaw Shota Imanaga. Johnston will give up his spot in the lineup to Jake McCarthy (illness), who will return to the starting nine after sitting in the past five games. |
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Eiberson Castellano Eiberson Castellano Jettisoned to minors
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 4:24 PM
The Rockies optioned Castellano to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.
Analysis: Castellano picked up a save in Sunday's 23-9 blowout win over the Athletics with three scoreless frames in his major-league debut. He's clearing off the roster to make room for the return of Victor Vodnik (elbow) from the injured list. Castellano is likely to be used as a starting pitcher and/or bulk reliever at Albuquerque. |
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Victor Vodnik Victor Vodnik Rejoins Colorado bullpen
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 4:18 PM
The Rockies activated Vodnik (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: Vodnik is fully recovered from the ulnar nerve inflammation in his right elbow that sent him to the IL in late May, getting clearance to return after making two scoreless rehab appearances at Triple-A Albuquerque. The 26-year-old had yielded 14 runs over nine innings covering his last 10 outings before going on the IL, so the Rockies seem unlikely to utilize Vodnik in high-leverage situations right out of the chute. Eventually, though, Vodnik could get another chance at close if he pitches well. He still leads the Rockies with four saves this season despite missing nearly a month of action. |
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Jake McCarthy Jake McCarthy Returning to lineup
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 2:10 PM
McCarthy (illness) will start in left field and bat seventh in Monday's game versus the Cubs.
Analysis: McCarthy didn't start any of the previous five contests as he battled back from an illness, though he appeared as a pinch runner in one of those tilts. The 28-year-old had made 23 consecutive starts prior to the aforementioned five-game absence from the lineup. |
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Ezequiel Tovar Ezequiel Tovar Three hits in return
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:18 PM
Tovar went 3-for-6 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Tovar missed a couple of games due to calf soreness. The shortstop played the bulk of this blowout, though Edouard Julien was brought in at second base with Willi Castro moving over to short in the eighth inning. It looks like Tovar should be good to handle a starting role again moving forward. He's hitting .231 (9-for-39) in June, though he's up to .218 on the year with a .605 OPS, five home runs, 24 RBI, 21 runs scored, 14 doubles and four stolen bases over 67 contests. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Delivers four hits in win
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:15 PM
Karros went 4-for-6 with a double, two RBI and four runs scored in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Karros was one of seven Rockies to collect multiple hits, and one of three to pile up at least four knocks. The third baseman has batted .375 (15-for-40) in June, with five of his hits going for extra bases, though he's added just four RBI. Overall, he's hitting .246 with a .703 OPS, three home runs, 19 RBI, 32 runs scored, 12 doubles, one triple and two stolen bases over 68 contests. Even as a Colorado hitter, the lack of power makes him a tough sell in fantasy. |
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TJ Rumfield TJ Rumfield Goes deep in big win
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:12 PM
Rumfield went 2-for-6 with a solo home run, a triple, a second RBI and a second run scored in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Rumfield has gone 9-for-20 (.450) with two homers, four doubles and five RBI during a five-game hitting streak. His blast Sunday provided the final run of this high-scoring contest. For the season, the first baseman is batting .280 with an .826 OPS, nine homers, 34 RBI, 31 runs scored, 14 doubles and two triples over 69 contests. He has yet to attempt a stolen base in the majors. |
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Troy Johnston Troy Johnston Supplies four RBI
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:09 PM
Johnston went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, a double, a walk, four total RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: This was Johnston's third multi-hit effort in his last four games. The homer was his first since April 6 versus the Astros. Johnston hasn't developed over-the-fence power this year even with a hitter-friendly home park, but he has been among the Rockies' most consistent batters. He's hitting .317 with an .822 OPS, three homers, 34 RBI, 30 runs scored, 21 doubles and four stolen bases over 67 games in a near-everyday role, though Johnston may see fewer opportunities versus left-handers once Tyler Freeman (concussion) is back in action. |
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Willi Castro Willi Castro Drives in seven in blowout win
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:06 PM
Castro went 4-for-6 with a pair of home runs, a walk, seven RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Castro made a huge impact out of the leadoff spot as the ball flew out of Las Vegas Ballpark. Castro's first homer was a two-run blast in the second inning, and he added a grand slam in the eighth. The seven RBI were a single-game career high for the utility man. He has gone 14-for-42 (.333) in June and is now batting .278 with a .752 OPS, five homers, 29 RBI, 31 runs scored, 11 doubles and five stolen bases over 60 contests this season. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Reaches 20-homer mark
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:03 PM
Goodman went 5-for-6 with two home runs, a double, four RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Goodman had gone 0-for-13 with nine strikeouts over his previous three games. He put that slump to rest with a first-inning homer, and he added another long ball in the fifth, accounting for two of the Rockies' six blasts in this blowout win. Goodman has had few slumps this season as a reliable power-hitting catcher. he's batting .250 with an .857 OPS, 20 homers, 37 RBI, 44 runs scored, 12 doubles and five stolen bases over 66 contests. |
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Eiberson Castellano Eiberson Castellano Picks up save in big-league debut
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:00 PM
Castellano allowed four hits and hit a batter while striking out two and walking none over three scoreless innings to earn the save in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Castellano's big-league debut saw him mop up the last three innings of a blowout win to preserve the rest of the Rockies' bullpen. The 25-year-old has had a strong effort in the minors this season, posting a 2.72 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 53:27 K:BB across 53 innings over 10 starts for Double-A Hartford. He also made a scoreless six-inning relief appearance at Triple-A Albuquerque before his call-up to the majors Saturday. Castellano threw 35 pitches (24 strikes) in Sunday's outing, so he may be able to stick around the big club rather than being immediately optioned out again. He's in the bullpen for now, but if he thrives in a multi-inning role, he could be a candidate for spot starts later in the year. |
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Tomoyuki Sugano Tomoyuki Sugano Gets win in slugfest
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 5:56 PM
Sugano (7-4) allowed eight runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out two over five innings to pick up the win over the Athletics on Sunday.
Analysis: Sugano didn't pitch well, but he left the game with the Rockies leading 14-8. He was tagged for just one home run, but this was still his worst start of the season despite the silver lining of a victory. He's at a 4.79 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 41:22 K:BB through 73.1 innings over 14 starts. Sugano's 4.65 ERA at home is actually a little better than the 4.89 mark he has on the road after this outing in Las Vegas. He's still risky regardless of venue, and his next start is projected to be at home versus the Pirates. |
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