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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Smacks late homer Tuesday
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 9:43 PM
Goodman went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Yankees.
Analysis: The Rockies' bats were held in check by Yankees' ace Cam Schlittler, but Goodman reduced the deficit to two runs after taking Tim Hill deep for a two-run homer in the ninth inning. It was Goodman's first home run since Aug. 26 and 37th of the season, which is tied with Matt Olson for fifth-most in the majors. Goodman has an .848 OPS with five steals, 78 RBI and 56 extra-base hits over 513 plate appearances this season. |
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Gabriel Hughes Gabriel Hughes Still winless in 2026
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 9:31 PM
Hughes (0-7) took the loss against the Yankees on Tuesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits while striking out six across five innings. He did not issue a walk.
Analysis: It was a bit of a tough-luck loss for Hughes, especially with the Yankees scoring an unearned run in the first inning due to fielding and throwing errors by Jake McCarthy. Hughes kept the Yankees off the board over the next three innings before yielding a run in the fifth, and although the Rockies scored two late runs in the ninth, it wasn't enough for the 25-year-old right-hander to avoid the loss. He's allowed one earned run in each of his last two starts and has a 5.81 ERA and 1.38 WHIP over 57.1 innings since making his major-league debut July 3. Hughes will look to secure his first big-league win in his next start, tentatively slated for this weekend on the road against the Tigers. |
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Jose Quintana Jose Quintana Making rehab appearance Wednesday
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 7:27 PM
Quintana (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Hartford on Wednesday, Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette reports.
Analysis: Out since late May with a sprained left elbow, Quintana began his throwing program in early July and has finally reached the final stage in his rehab. The Rockies -- already eliminated from postseason contention -- likely won't be in much of a hurry to bring the veteran southpaw back, but he could still return in time to make another start or two before the end of the season. |
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Kyle Freeland Kyle Freeland Beginning assignment Wednesday
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 7:19 PM
Freeland (neck) is expected to pitch in a rehab game at Double-A Hartford on Wednesday, Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette reports.
Analysis: Freeland landed on the injured list Aug. 24 due to cervical radiculopathy, and after spending the past week throwing off a mound, the 33-year-old is now ready to return to a competitive setting. It's unclear whether he'll make additional rehab appearances beyond Wednesday, but because he hasn't been on the shelf very long, he shouldn't need much time to ramp back up. |
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Adael Amador Adael Amador Drawing another start
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 3:19 PM
Amador will start at second base and bat seventh in Tuesday's game versus the Yankees.
Analysis: It's the sixth start in a row for Amador, and each of the last four of those have come at second base. He could continue to vie for playing time at the keystone with Connor Norby, at least while Willi Castro (foot) is sidelined. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby Out of lineup again Tuesday
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 3:14 PM
Norby is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: After making 13 consecutive starts, the righty-swinging Norby has now been held out of the lineup for two straight games versus right-handed pitching. Switch hitter Adael Amador will man second base and could hold the platoon edge at the keystone over Norby. |
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Ryan Ritter Ryan Ritter Dispatched back to Triple-A
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 10:39 AM
The Rockies optioned Ritter to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.
Analysis: He's been jettisoned back to Albuquerque to make space on the active roster for the return of Kyle Karros (concussion). Ritter was with the big club for the past two-plus weeks, going 2-for-12 at the plate in limited action. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Activated from 7-day IL
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 10:35 AM
The Rockies activated Karros (concussion) from the 7-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: Karros has been on the 7-day concussion IL twice in the last few weeks, but he cleared protocols last week and went 6-for-15 with a home run in four rehab games with Double-A Hartford. The 24-year-old will regain his role as the Rockies' primary third baseman down the stretch. |
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TJ Rumfield TJ Rumfield Collects three hits in loss
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 6:25 PM
Rumfield went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 10-8 loss to the Cardinals.
Analysis: Rumfield has continued to take care of business lately, going 17-for-38 (.447) with six extra-base hits and seven RBI during his 11-game hitting streak. The first baseman also has a studly 12:4 BB:K in that span. For the season, the rookie has reaped the rewards of hitting in Colorado, batting .299 with an .849 OPS over 139 contests, with those numbers bumping up to .307 and .890, respectively, when at home. He's added 15 home runs, 67 RBI, 61 runs scored, 28 doubles and three triples overall. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Homers, drives in four
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 6:21 PM
Moniak went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional RBI in Sunday's 10-8 loss to the Cardinals.
Analysis: Moniak hit an RBI single in the first inning and then added his homer in the third, both off Kyle Leahy. Prior to Sunday, Moniak had gone 0-for-7 over his last three games, and he had gone 12 contests without a homer. For the season, the veteran outfielder is batting .251 with a .791 OPS, 22 homers, 64 RBI, 47 runs scored, 16 doubles, four triples and one stolen base over 103 games. |
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Jake McCarthy Jake McCarthy Productive in Sunday's loss
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 6:19 PM
McCarthy went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, three total RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 10-8 loss to the Cardinals.
Analysis: McCarthy is batting .324 (12-for-37) over his last nine games, adding five extra-base hits and four steals in that span. The outfielder is also up to 75 RBI on the year, a strong number for a player who has primarily worked out of the leadoff spot. He's at a .293 average, .821 OPS, 15 home runs, 29 doubles, eight triples, 29 stolen bases and 71 runs scored over 128 contests. |
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Tanner Gordon Tanner Gordon Roughed up by Cardinals
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 6:16 PM
Gordon allowed five runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out four over 4.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Cardinals on Sunday.
Analysis: Gordon was able to avoid giving up a home run, but a decent start fell apart in the fifth frame. Since the start of August, he's given up 20 runs (18 earned) over 35.1 innings across seven games, providing uneven performances, though the Coors Field effect has had a large role in that. Overall, he has a 5.40 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 76:17 K:BB through 93.1 innings over 21 games (nine starts). Gordon is projected to make his next appearance at Detroit. |
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Adael Amador Adael Amador Drawing fifth straight start
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 2:27 PM
Amador will start at second base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Amador has been the main beneficiary of a left heel injury to Willi Castro, which sent the infielder to the shelf Saturday. The 23-year-old will cover the keystone for a third straight game and will stay in the lineup for the fifth consecutive contest overall after going 7-for-15 with a home run, a double, a walk, three RBI and four runs since being recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby Resting up Sunday
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 2:25 PM
Norby is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Norby will get a breather after he had started in each of the last 13 games while slashing .271/.375/.354 with one home run, one double, seven walks, nine RBI and eight runs during that stretch. Vimael Machin will get the nod at third base in his stead Sunday, but Norby should have a clear path to an everyday role while Kyle Karros (concussion) and Willi Castro (foot) remain on the shelf. |
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Zac Veen Zac Veen Not in Sunday's lineup
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 2:06 PM
Veen is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Veen has gone 3-for-22 with 12 strikeouts in his past 14 contests and will take a seat Sunday for the fourth time in the past seven contests. Jake McCarthy, Cole Carrigg and Troy Johnston will start from left to right in the outfield Sunday while Mickey Moniak serves as the designated hitter. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Getting breather Sunday
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 11:11 AM
Goodman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Goodman will hit the bench Sunday after a run of eight straight starts, during which he batted .219 (7-for-32) with two walks, two doubles, four RBI, four runs and 12 strikeouts. Brett Sullivan will instead do the catching for Tanner Gordon while batting seventh in the series finale versus St. Louis. |
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Troy Johnston Troy Johnston Starts key rally
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 8:58 AM
Johnston went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored Saturday against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Johnston helped ignite a six-run rally in the fifth inning for the Rockies, singling in a run before coming around to score. He has started only eight of the team's last 14 games since Aug. 22. Johnston has hit well in that span, going 11-for-31 with one home run, four RBI and three runs scored. However, his lack of counting stats and inconsistent playing time diminish his value to fantasy managers. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby Scores twice
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 8:44 AM
Norby went 1-for-2 with two walks, two runs scored and an RBI on Saturday against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Norby has started 13 straight games and has hit second in each of Colorado's last three games against a lefty. He was on base four times Saturday -- he was also hit by a pitch -- bringing his OBP to .375 in his last 13 games. Norby also has one homer, nine RBI and eight runs scored in that span. |
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Tyler Freeman Tyler Freeman Outrighted to ABQ
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 5:31 PM
Freeman cleared waivers Saturday and was sent outright to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Analysis: Freeman has slashed just .247/.317/.314 across 288 plate appearances with the Rockies this season, and he'll likely play out the remainder of the season at Triple-A after passing through waivers unclaimed. His 40-man roster spot was filled by Vimael Machin, who was selected to the active roster Saturday. |
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Vimael Machin Vimael Machin Contract selected
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 5:28 PM
The Rockies selected Machin's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.
Analysis: With Willi Castro (plantar fasciitis) moving to the injured list Saturday, Machin will join the parent club to bolster Colorado's infield depth. The 32-year-old has spent the entire season at Albuquerque, slashing .290/.371/.445 with 12 homers, 73 RBI and 61 runs scored across 488 plate appearances. |
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