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Gabriel Hughes Gabriel Hughes Losing ways continue
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 5:24 PM
Hughes (0-8) took the loss Sunday against the Tigers, allowing five runs on five hits and two walks in two innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Hughes was ineffective all around Sunday, giving up three extra-base hits on the afternoon. It was the shortest outing of the season for the right-hander, who hasn't worked into the sixth inning in any of his last seven starts. Still searching for his first win of the year, he'll take a 6.37 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 50:23 K:BB over 59.1 innings into his next scheduled appearance versus Seattle in hitter-friendly Colorado. |
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Ezequiel Tovar Ezequiel Tovar Out of Sunday's lineup
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 10:32 AM
Tovar is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Tovar started the previous three contests and will hit the bench Sunday after going 3-for-8 with a walk, a solo homer and two additional runs scored during that span. Cole Carrigg will move in to play shortstop in the series finale while Zac Veen picks up a start in the outfield. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby Not in Sunday's lineup
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 10:21 AM
Norby is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Detroit, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Norby started the previous four games and will receive a day off after going 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's contest, boosting his OPS in September to .793 through 10 contests. Adael Amador will shift to the keystone Sunday while Mickey Moniak serves as the DH, opening up right field for Troy Johnston. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Taking seat Sunday
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 10:17 AM
Karros is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Karros started the past five games after returning from a concussion Tuesday and will get a breather Sunday after going 3-for-19 with a triple and a solo homer. Vimael Machin will step in at the hot corner and bat seventh for the Rockies in the series finale. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Sitting amid slump
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 10:05 AM
Goodman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Goodman will take a seat Sunday after starting the previous five games as he continues to struggle offensively with a .122/.200/.286 slash line across his past 13 contests. Brett Sullivan is working behind the plate and batting eighth in the series finale for Colorado. |
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Connor Norby Connor Norby Continues to hit well
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 8:55 AM
Norby went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored Saturday against the Tigers.
Analysis: Norby continues to play a prominent role in the Rockies' lineup, particularly against lefties. He's hit second in the order in six consecutive games against southpaws, and he's hit well overall since the start of September. Across 10 games, he's maintained a .273 average with a 10.5 percent walk rate, one home run, two RBI and six runs scored. |
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TJ Rumfield TJ Rumfield Three hits against Detroit
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 8:46 AM
Rumfield went 3-for-5 with a double Saturday against the Tigers.
Analysis: Rumfield tallied a double in the first inning to start his fourth multi-hit performance in his last eight games. Most of that damage came during the team's homestand ending Sept. 6, but he is still hitting .406 with four RBI, six runs, three doubles, a triple and a home run across his last eight contests. Rumfield is wrapping up a solid rookie season, as he's maintained a 124 wRC+ across 583 plate appearances. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Belts 38th homer
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 5:21 PM
Goodman went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Saturday's loss to the Tigers.
Analysis: Goodman put the game's first runs on the board with a three-run blast to left field in the third inning. That was his only hit of the game, and the All-Star backstop still hasn't logged a multi-hit performance since Aug. 28. Goodman has slowed down a bit in the power department of late, going deep just twice over his past 15 games. However, he still leads all backstops with 38 long balls, which is also tied for fourth overall in MLB. |
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Jordan Romano Jordan Romano Blows save chance Saturday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 4:47 PM
Romano blew a save against the Tigers on Saturday, allowing two runs on one hit and two walks over one inning.
Analysis: Colorado held a 7-4 lead heading into the bottom of the eighth inning, but the Rockies' bullpen couldn't hold the advantage. Jaden Hill allowed five straight batters to reach base without getting an out, and Romano couldn't do much better, walking the first two batters he faced before giving up a two-out, two-run triple. The veteran reliever had a stretch of nine starts without giving up an earned run from mid-August to early September, but over his past three outings he's blown two saves while giving up four earned runs across 2.2 frames. Colorado doesn't have many reliable options in its bullpen, so Romano probably isn't in imminent danger of losing his closer role. |
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Tanner Gordon Tanner Gordon Tagged for 10 hits in no-decision
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 4:34 PM
Gordon allowed four runs on 10 hits and one walk while striking out five batters over four innings in a no-decision against Detroit on Saturday.
Analysis: Of the Tigers' 10 hits against Gordon, four -- including a Kevin McGonigle solo homer -- went for extra bases. It was the second time this season the righty hurler has surrendered double-digit hits and the ninth time he's yielded at least four earned runs. Gordon had a promising two-start stretch to end August during which he gave up just two runs over 12 innings, but since then he's allowed nine runs across his subsequent two outings spanning 8.2 frames. He'll carry a season-long 5.55 ERA into his next start, which is tentatively slated to be a matchup versus San Diego at Coors Field. |
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Jake McCarthy Jake McCarthy Three hits in Friday's loss
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:48 AM
McCarthy went 3-for-5 in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Tigers.
Analysis: The speedy outfielder did his job at the top of the order, but the rest of the Rockies' lineup couldn't take advantage. McCarthy's had a strong first season with the club, setting new career highs with 15 homers, 29 steals, 76 RBI and 71 runs while slashing .297/.339/.485 in 132 games, and his production hasn't been completely fueled by playing his home games at altitude. McCarthy does sport an .896 OPS at Coors Field this year, but his .752 road OPS would still be 160 points higher than what he produced during the entire 2025 campaign for Arizona. |
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Mason Adams Mason Adams Stingy in Friday's no-decision
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:44 AM
Adams didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Tigers, allowing one run on two hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: The rookie right-hander continues to give the Rockies quality innings, and through his first 18.2 big-league frames he sports a 3.38 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 22:9 K:BB. Adams is still looking for his first win -- all four of his starts so far have resulted in no-decisions -- and he's served up five homers despite making only one start at Coors Field, suggesting his luck could run out soon. With Kyle Freeland (neck) potentially set to return from the IL next week, however, Adams could get bumped to the bullpen before it does. |
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Sean Sullivan Sean Sullivan Begins rehab assignment
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 8:14 AM
Sullivan (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday, striking out four while yielding one run in 1.2 innings.
Analysis: It's the first game outing since Sullivan went down with a left shoulder impingement in early July. The left-hander likely doesn't have enough time to get stretched back out to make any traditional starts down the stretch, but he could help the Rockies in a relief role. |
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Mickey Moniak Mickey Moniak Sitting versus lefty
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 3:09 PM
Moniak is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Yankees.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Moniak doesn't always sit against lefty hurlers, but he'll begin Thursday's tilt on the bench as the Yankees send southpaw Max Fried to the bump. Jordan Beck will play right field and bat eighth for the Rockies. |
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Tomoyuki Sugano Tomoyuki Sugano Hit hard in ninth loss
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 8:58 PM
Sugano (12-9) took the loss against the Yankees on Wednesday, allowing five runs on four hits and three walks in six innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Sugano was victimized by a pair of home runs Wednesday, including a grand slam by George Lombard in the third inning. Although he has two quality starts in his last six, the right-hander has coughed up at least five runs in the other four outings during that period. He'll bring a 5.30 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 84:33 K:BB over 137.2 innings into his next scheduled appearance against the division-rival Padres in hitter-friendly Colorado. |
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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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