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Gabriel Hughes Gabriel Hughes Solid again in loss
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 6:24 PM
Hughes (0-2) took the loss Wednesday against the Nationals, allowing a run on five hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Hughes held the Nats scoreless through four innings Wednesday, though a James Wood sacrifice fly in the fifth proved enough to stick the right-hander with the loss in the Rockies' eventual 8-0 defeat. Since joining the Rockies early this month, the 24-year-old Hughes has given up just six runs on 16 hits and six walks while striking out 19 across 19.1 innings. Hughes, who was drafted 10th overall in 2022, certainly appears to have done enough to garner an extended look in Colorado's rotation. He's tentatively lined up to face the Padres on the road in his next outing. |
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Brenton Doyle Brenton Doyle Cleared to resume rehab assignment
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 12:21 PM
Doyle (groin/oblique) has been cleared to resume a rehab assignment, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.
Analysis: Doyle landed on the 10-day injured list in late May with an oblique strain, but it's been a left groin strain that's kept him out of action for the last two-plus weeks. The outfielder had logged six rehab contests before his rehab assignment was paused, so he might not need many more before being activated, assuming he can avoid another setback. |
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Edouard Julien Edouard Julien Losing hold of platoon role
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 11:58 AM
Julien will start at second base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Julien will draw his first start of the series after sitting Monday and Tuesday while the Nationals sent lefty starters to the hill for both contests. Julien is batting just .148/.258/.296 thus far in July, and he no longer appears to have a firm grasp on a strong-side platoon role after the Rockies held him out of the lineup against right-handed starters in the final game before the All-Star break and in the first game of the second half. |
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Brett Sullivan Brett Sullivan Drawing second start of second half
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 11:55 AM
Sullivan will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: The Rockies are giving All-Star Hunter Goodman a day off from catching but keeping his bat in the lineup at designated hitter, so Sullivan will get a turn behind the dish in the series finale. Sullivan has started in just two of the Rockies' last six contests, and his playing time will likely remain scarce so long as Goodman is healthy and the team continues to carry three catchers (Sullivan, Goodman and Braxton Fulford) on the roster. |
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Troy Johnston Troy Johnston Absent from lineup
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 11:52 AM
Johnston is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Nationals.
Analysis: Right-hander Cade Cavalli is toeing the slab for the Nationals, but the lefty-swinging Johnston will nonetheless begin the game on the bench. Hunter Goodman is getting a day at designated hitter for the Rockies, and Brett Sullivan will enter the lineup at catcher. |
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Ezequiel Tovar Ezequiel Tovar Exiting starting lineup
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 11:46 AM
Tovar is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Nationals.
Analysis: Tovar went hitless in the first two games of the series and is just 2-for-32 at the dish across his last 10 contests. Willi Castro will slide over to shortstop, and Edouard Julien will handle second base for the Rockies on Wednesday. |
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Shelved at High-A
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 12:40 PM
High-A Spokane placed Brecht on the 7-day injured list May 23 with a right shoulder injury, Geoff Pontes of Baseball America reports.
Analysis: Pontes reports Brecht is due back as early as late July, although he hasn't begun a rehab assignment yet. Brecht has big stuff, but his fantasy appeal is limited due to the fact he's a Rockies pitching prospect. The 23-year-old righty logged a 5.23 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 31:15 K:BB in 20.2 innings prior to the injury. |
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Shipped to Colorado
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 1:26 PM
The Rockies acquired Vidourek and Nick Frasso from the Dodgers on Monday in exchange for Seth Halvorsen (shoulder), Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: Vidourek was a third-round pick in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft and has had a rough start to his pro career, slashing just .170/.332/.311 with six home runs, nine stolen bases and a 38.7 percent strikeout rate over 59 games in 2026 with Single-A Ontario. The 22-year-old outfielder does have some power and speed, and the Rockies' player development staff will work with him on making more contact. |
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Nick Frasso Nick Frasso Dealt to Rockies
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 1:19 PM
The Rockies acquired Frasso and Landyn Vidourek from the Dodgers on Monday in exchange for Seth Halvorsen (shoulder), Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: Frasso has moved to the bullpen this season at Triple-A Oklahoma City and turned in a 4.74 ERA and 40:17 K:BB over 24.2 innings. The 27-year-old was added to the 40-man roster by the Dodgers in June but has yet to make his major-league debut. Frasso could get an opportunity with the Rockies sooner rather than later. |
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Seth Halvorsen Seth Halvorsen Makes rehab appearance
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 8:23 AM
Halvorsen (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday, permitting two hits in a scoreless inning.
Analysis: Halvorsen has been shelved for all of July due to right shoulder inflammation. He shouldn't require too many more rehab outings, though it's not a given that Halvorsen is reinstated to the big-league roster once he's physically ready. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Explodes for three homers
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 10:31 PM
Goodman went 3-for-4 with three home runs and five RBI in Sunday's 9-6 loss to the Reds.
Analysis: Goodman accounted for nearly all of Colorado's offense, taking Hunter Greene deep twice for the only three runs the right-hander allowed before adding a third homer off Sam Moll in the eighth inning. All three blasts were no-doubt shots, traveling 425, 435 and 442 feet. The catcher became the first player in Rockies history to record two three-homer games in the same season and now has 30 long balls on the year. He's slashing .257/.326/.561 and trails only Kyle Schwarber (33) for the National League home run lead. |
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Ryan Feltner Ryan Feltner Tagged for eight runs Sunday
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 9:45 PM
Feltner (3-4) took the loss Sunday against the Reds after allowing eight runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out three over 2.1 innings.
Analysis: Feltner never found his footing as Cincinnati broke the game open immediately. Nathaniel Lowe belted a three-run homer in the first inning before Tyler Stephenson followed with a two-run shot later in the frame. Sal Stewart added a three-run homer in the second, and Feltner's day ended after issuing back-to-back walks in the third inning. The eight runs allowed tied his career high, set in 2024, and he has now issued four walks in three of his last five starts. Sunday's outing caused the right-hander's ERA to jump from 4.55 to 5.48. Feltner will look to rebound in his next scheduled start on the road against the Brewers. |
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Cole Carrigg Cole Carrigg Idle Sunday
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 11:10 AM
Carrigg is absent from Sunday's lineup against Cincinnati.
Analysis: Carrigg will ride the bench for the second time during this three-game set against the Reds. Jake McCarthy will take over duties in center field and leadoff for Colorado in place of Carrigg. |
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Jake McCarthy Jake McCarthy Productive in Saturday's win
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 5:21 PM
McCarthy went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI, two runs scored and a steal during the Rockies' 10-3 win over the Reds on Saturday.
Analysis: McCarthy extended his hitting streak to five games Saturday, and his on-base streak now sits at 13 games. He also collected his 17th steal of the season, which leads the Rockies and is tied for 12th-most in the National League. McCarthy is slashing .303/.349/.516 with 10 home runs and 55 RBI across 316 plate appearances this season. |
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TJ Rumfield TJ Rumfield Collects four RBI in Saturday's win
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 4:57 PM
Rumfield went 4-for-5 with a home run and four RBI during Saturday's 10-3 win over the Reds.
Analysis: Rumfield hit RBI singles in both the first and second innings before belting a two-run homer in the sixth inning to extend the Rockies' lead to 10-2. His four hits and four RBI were both career highs, and Saturday was the 28th multi-hit game of the season for the 26-year-old first baseman. Rumfield is slashing .302/.384/.485 with 13 home runs and 51 RBI across 393 plate appearances this season. |
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Tomoyuki Sugano Tomoyuki Sugano Quality start in return from IL
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 4:53 PM
Sugano (9-4) earned the win against the Reds on Saturday, allowing three runs on six hits while striking out three across 6.1 innings. He did not issue a walk.
Analysis: Sugano was activated from the 15-day IL ahead of Saturday's start after recovering from back spams that flared up in early July. There was less pressure on his shoulders after the Rockies' offense lit up Rhett Lowder for eight runs, but Sugano did his part by limiting the Reds to just three runs through six-plus innings, with two of those runs coming on solo homers from Jose Trevino. It was the fifth quality start of the season for Sugano, and he's now one win shy from matching his total in 2025 as a member of the Orioles. He'll take a 4.76 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across 90.2 innings into his next start, tentatively lined up for next weekend on the road against the Brewers. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Resting up Saturday
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 1:01 PM
Karros isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: Karros will retreat to the bench Saturday after going 0-for-4 with a run scored during a 7-2 loss in Friday's series opener. While Karros rests, Willi Castro will start at the hot corner and bat fifth. |
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Hunter Goodman Hunter Goodman Idle Saturday
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 12:58 PM
Goodman isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Cincinnati.
Analysis: Goodman will get a chance to reset after going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Friday's loss. Brett Sullivan will handle catching duties and bat eighth while Goodman sits. |
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Jeff Criswell Jeff Criswell Lands on injured list
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 12:34 PM
The Rockies placed Criswell on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right shoulder strain.
Analysis: Criswell gave up two earned runs in two innings Friday in what was his first appearance since returning to the majors last Saturday, but the Rockies will now be without his services until at least Aug. 2. His roster spot will be filled by Tomoyuki Sugano (back), who was reinstated from the injured list to start Saturday's game against the Reds. |
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Tomoyuki Sugano Tomoyuki Sugano Activated ahead of start
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 12:27 PM
The Rockies reinstated Sugano (back) from the injured list ahead of his start Saturday against the Reds.
Analysis: Sugano never made any rehab starts in the minors after landing on the injured list July 4 with back spasms, so he could be working under a pitch-count restriction while he makes his return to the rotation Saturday. The 36-year-old righty has accumulated a 4.80 ERA and 1.32 WHIP across 84.1 innings this season, and he'll be tasked with keeping quiet a Cincinnati offense that's posted a .770 OPS since the beginning of the month. Jeff Criswell (shoulder) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move. |
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