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Tanner Gordon Tanner Gordon Set for start Monday
Sun, May 24, 2026, 6:58 PM
Gordon is expected to start Monday's contest on the mound against the Dodgers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Gordon will draw a tough test in his first start of the 2026 campaign, squaring off with the back-to-back World Series champions on the road to open a three-game series. The 28-year-old surrendered seven runs on 12 hits and a walk while punching out five batters over 6.1 frames in bulk relief Tuesday against the Rangers, and he owns an inflated 6.59 ERA over 27.1 innings in seven appearances this season. |
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Jose Quintana Jose Quintana Heading back to Denver for MRI
Sun, May 24, 2026, 6:25 PM
Quintana will head back to Denver for an MRI on his left elbow, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Quintana exited Sunday's start against the Diamondbacks in the second inning with left elbow discomfort, and he will now head back home instead of continuing the road trip with the Rockies. The southpaw could be set for an extended absence, depending on the results of his MRI. |
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Jose Quintana Jose Quintana Injury deemed left elbow discomfort
Sun, May 24, 2026, 4:30 PM
Quintana, who was removed in the second inning of his start Sunday versus Arizona, is dealing with left elbow discomfort, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Quintana was pounded for six earned runs on six hits Sunday while retiring only four batters before departing. It's not clear at this point how severe the elbow issue is or if he's going to miss any starts. Quintana will presumably go through testing to pinpoint the exact nature of his injury. |
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Jose Quintana Jose Quintana Exits start with injury
Sun, May 24, 2026, 4:14 PM
Quintana was lifted in the second inning of his start Sunday against the Diamondbacks due to an apparent injury, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Quintana was charged with six earned runs on six hits before departing with one out in the bottom of the second after he was visited on the mound by a team trainer. The nature of Quintana's injury isn't clear, but the Rockies should have more details on his situation later Sunday once he's evaluated further. The Rockies will likely lean on a number of relievers to finish out Sunday's contest after Quintana's abbreviated start. |
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Tyler Freeman Tyler Freeman Settling into everyday role
Sun, May 24, 2026, 2:52 PM
Freeman will start in right field and bat second in Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Freeman will occupy right field for the fifth game in a row after going 4-for-14 with a walk, two RBI and a run over his previous four starts. The Rockies will eventually get one of their everyday outfielders in Mickey Moniak (ankle) back from the injured list, but Freeman could end up holding on to a regular role with Colorado having begun to phase out Edouard Julien, who is batting just .065 with a 35.3 percent strikeout rate thus far in May. |
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Willi Castro Willi Castro Out Sunday due to back issue
Sun, May 24, 2026, 2:48 PM
Castro (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: The Rockies will hold Castro out of the lineup for the series finale after he was scratched prior to Saturday's 5-4 loss due to lower-back tightness. Edouard Julien will join the starting nine as Castro's replacement at second base Sunday. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Taking seat Sunday
Sun, May 24, 2026, 2:44 PM
Goodman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Goodman will be rested for the series finale in Arizona after he started behind the plate in each of the Rockies' past three games. Brett Sullivan will get the nod at catcher Sunday, batting ninth while forming a battery with starting pitcher Jose Quintana. |
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Being evaluated for foot injury
Sat, May 23, 2026, 8:19 PM
Holliday hasn't played for Single-A Fresno since Wednesday due to a left foot injury, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Son of Matt, brother of Jackson and the No. 4 overall pick in 2025, Holliday has impressed so far in his first full professional season, posting a .952 OPS with nine homers and one steal across 152 plate appearances. His campaign is on hold for now, however, as the Rockies evaluate the foot injury. Holliday has not yet been placed on the injured list at Fresno. |
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Willi Castro Willi Castro Scratched from lineup Saturday
Sat, May 23, 2026, 8:09 PM
Castro has been scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks due to low-back tightness.
Analysis: TJ Rumfield will now start at first base with Sterlin Thompson at DH, opening up right field for Tyler Freeman against right-hander Zac Gallen. While the severity of Castro's injury is unknown, it's poor timing for the 29-year-old, as he was showing signs of life with eight hits in his last 21 at-bats. |
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Edouard Julien Edouard Julien Remaining on bench
Sat, May 23, 2026, 5:57 PM
Julien isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Arizona.
Analysis: Julien's recent 0-for-25 stretch at the plate will leave him out of the starting nine for a third consecutive game. His absence from the lineup will allow Chad Stevens to start at second base, batting eighth. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Out of Friday's lineup
Fri, May 22, 2026, 8:39 PM
Karros isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against Arizona.
Analysis: Karros will get a day to reset Friday after going 0-for-10 with a walk and three strikeouts over his last three games. His absence will allow Chad Stevens to start at third base and bat ninth. |
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Edouard Julien Edouard Julien Taking seat Friday
Fri, May 22, 2026, 8:37 PM
Julien isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against Arizona.
Analysis: Julien will miss out on the starting nine for a second consecutive game after going 0-for-25 with nine strikeouts across his last nine games. Willi Castro will draw the start at second base, and Sterlin Thompson will work as Colorado's designated hitter. |
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Sterlin Thompson Sterlin Thompson Back in big leagues
Fri, May 22, 2026, 7:04 PM
The Rockies recalled Thompson from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Rockies sent Thompson down to Triple-A on Tuesday, but he'll come back three days later with Mickey Moniak (ankle) headed for the injured list. With Jordan Beck (hamstring) also set to remain on the IL until at least next Friday, Thompson could be in a position to make regular starts in left field for the next week or so. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Out with ankle injury
Fri, May 22, 2026, 6:59 PM
The Rockies placed Moniak on the 10-day injured list Friday with right ankle tendinitis.
Analysis: Moniak has been playing through the injury since colliding with the outfield wall during Colorado's series against Pittsburgh last week. He's gone 0-for-13 across his last five games while fighting his sprained ankle, so the Rockies will put him on the shelf for 10 days and give him time off to recover properly. Sterlin Thompson will come up from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move and could receive regular playing time in the outfield until Moniak or Jordan Beck (hamstring) returns. |
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Traded to Colorado
Fri, May 22, 2026, 6:34 PM
The Rockies acquired Baker from the Phillies on Friday in exchange for international signing money.
Analysis: Baker has spent the entire 2026 season with Double-A Reading, where he has a 2.65 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and a 25:5 K:BB across 17 innings. He has not seen any action higher than Double-A since joining the Phillies' organization in 2021. |
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Carson Palmquist Carson Palmquist Dropped from 40-man roster
Thu, May 21, 2026, 7:50 PM
Palmquist was designated for assignment by the Rockies on Thursday.
Analysis: Palmquist has posted an inflated 7.20 ERA and 2.16 WHIP over 25 innings in 12 appearances, including five starts with Triple-A Albuquerque this season, and if he clears waivers, he'll likely remain with the Triple-A squad. The move was made in order to create a spot for Infielder Chad Stevens had his contract selected from Albuquerque on Thursday, replacing Palmquist on Colorado's 40-man roster. |
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Edouard Julien Edouard Julien Not in lineup versus southpaw
Thu, May 21, 2026, 7:01 PM
Julien is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Julien will head to the bench as the Rockies get set to face left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound. Julien is in the middle of an 0-for-25 stretch at the plate over his last nine contests, so a night off will hopefully allow him to hit the reset button. Braxton Fulford will draw the start at designated hitter and bat seventh in the series opener versus Arizona. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak On bench versus lefty
Thu, May 21, 2026, 6:54 PM
Moniak is not in the starting lineup Thursday night against Arizona.
Analysis: Moniak will get a breather as the Rockies square off with left-handed starter Eduardo Rodriguez. The outfielder has gone 2-for-21 at the plate over the last seven games, so a day off might not hurt. Troy Johnston will draw the start in left field, batting eighth in the series opener. |
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TJ Rumfield TJ Rumfield Sitting against southpaw
Thu, May 21, 2026, 6:51 PM
Rumfield is not in the starting lineup Thursday night against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Rumfield will take a seat as southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez toes the rubber for Arizona, heading to the bench for the first time since May 10. Willi Castro will slide over to first base while Chad Stevens will make his Rockies debut at second base, batting ninth in the series opener. |
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Chad Stevens Chad Stevens Contract selected, starting Thursday
Thu, May 21, 2026, 6:45 PM
Stevens had his contract selected from Triple-A Albuquerque, and he is starting Thursday's contest at second base against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Stevens will join the big-league club after posting an impressive .362 average with three home runs, 25 RBI, 31 runs scored and six stolen bases over 149 at-bats in 40 contests with Triple-A Albuquerque so far this season. The 27-year-old will make his Rockies debut at second base, batting ninth in the series opener in Arizona. In order to make room on the 40-man roster, left-handed pitcher Carson Palmquist was designated for assignment, and Brenton Doyle (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list, opening a major-league roster spot for Stevens. |
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