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Nicky Lopez Nicky Lopez Inks MiLB deal with Rockies
Wed, May 27, 2026, 7:59 AM
The Rockies signed Lopez to a minor-league contract Tuesday.
Analysis: Lopez was outrighted off the Cubs' 40-man roster earlier this week. He elected free agency and has now landed a new deal with Colorado. He began the season at Triple-A Albuquerque in the Rockies organization before being traded to the Cubs in late April. The veteran infielder will provide an experienced, steady depth glove at Albuquerque. |
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Brett Sullivan Brett Sullivan Goes yard in blowout loss
Wed, May 27, 2026, 2:02 AM
Sullivan went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 15-6 loss to the Dodgers.
Analysis: With the game turning into a blowout early, Sullivan was brought in to give Hunter Goodman some rest. Sullivan then pitched a scoreless eighth inning, allowing one hit and no walks, before tacking on a run for the Rockies with his solo shot off position player Miguel Rojas in the ninth. This was Sullivan's first homer since the 2024 campaign with the Padres, and he's added nine RBI, four runs scored, six doubles and no stolen bases while batting .195 with a .553 OPS over 84 plate appearances this year. |
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Kyle Karros Kyle Karros Adds late homer
Wed, May 27, 2026, 2:00 AM
Karros went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 15-6 loss to the Dodgers.
Analysis: Karros' homer came off position player Miguel Rojas in the ninth inning. They all count the same in the box score, and for Karros, this long ball ended a stretch of 29 contests without a homer and eight games without an extra-base hit. The third baseman is batting .208 with a .603 OPS, two homers, 14 RBI, 19 runs scored, seven doubles and two stolen bases over 52 games. That production is mostly similar to what he showed in his first 43 big-league contests last year. |
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Ryan Feltner Ryan Feltner Builds up to five frames in minors
Tue, May 26, 2026, 1:33 PM
Feltner (elbow) struck out five and allowed one earned run on six hits and one walk across five innings Sunday in a rehab start for Triple-A Albuquerque.
Analysis: Making the second start of his rehab assignment, Feltner moved from Double-A Hartford to Albuquerque and was unfazed by the jump in competition. The 29-year-old pushed his pitch count up to 67 (44 strikes), and the efficient outing could set him up to slot back into the Colorado rotation as soon as this weekend's home series versus the Giants. According to MLB.com, Feltner -- who was placed on the 15-day injured list due to right ulnar nerve inflammation -- returned to Colorado on Monday for a medical checkup, and the Rockies should decide within the next day or two whether he'll make his next start with the big club or in the minors. |
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Goes on 7-day IL at Single-A
Tue, May 26, 2026, 11:49 AM
Single-A Fresno placed Holliday (foot) on its 7-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: Holliday hasn't played in nearly a week due to a left foot injury, and the decision was finally made to put him on the IL. The Rockies haven't provided word on a specific diagnosis for Holliday, making it uncertain how much time the top prospect will miss. Holliday has impressed so far in his first full professional season, slashing .262/.395/.557 with nine home runs in 33 games with Fresno, though he's struck out at a 28.3 percent clip. |
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Tanner Gordon Tanner Gordon Tames Dodgers in no-decision
Mon, May 25, 2026, 11:25 PM
Gordon completed five innings against the Dodgers on Monday, allowing one run on six hits and one walk while striking out three batters.
Analysis: Gordon had worked in relief in his previous five outings this season but was called upon to make a start against the back-to-back World Champions. Considering that context, Gordon did very well, holding Los Angeles to only one run despite giving up three doubles among the six hits he allowed. The right-hander notched just five whiffs and three punchouts, but he was in line for the win upon his departure, though the Dodgers ultimately staged a late comeback to nab the victory. Gordon may have earned himself another start with this performance, and if that is the case, he'd be lined up to next face San Francisco. |
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TJ Rumfield TJ Rumfield X-rays return negative
Mon, May 25, 2026, 11:12 PM
X-rays on Rumfield's right hand came back negative, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis: Rumfield, who was forced to depart Monday's matchup against the Dodgers after being hit on the hand by a fastball, appears to have avoided a significant injury. The team isn't sure at this time whether Rumfield will miss additional game action, and he can be considered day-to-day until further notice. |
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TJ Rumfield TJ Rumfield Exits after HBP
Mon, May 25, 2026, 8:50 PM
Rumfield left Monday's game against the Dodgers after being hit by a pitch on his right hand, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis: Rumfield was struck by a 97 mph fastball in the top of the first inning and was immediately pulled from the game. He'll presumably be sent for imaging to determine the extent of the injury. |
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Jose Quintana Jose Quintana Lands on IL with sprained elbow
Mon, May 25, 2026, 4:58 PM
The Rockies placed Quintana on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left elbow sprain.
Analysis: Quintana exited Sunday's start against the Diamondbacks in the second inning with a sore elbow, and an MRI has revealed ligament damage. It's unclear at this point whether the veteran hurler will need surgery or attempt to rest and rehab the injury, but even if it's the latter he's likely looking at an extended absence. Quintana has been limited to nine starts this season because of hamstring and now elbow problems, and he's collected an unsightly 5.27 ERA and 20:17 K:BB over 41 innings. |
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Welinton Herrera Welinton Herrera Recalled by Colorado
Mon, May 25, 2026, 4:51 PM
The Rockies recalled Herrera from Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.
Analysis: The move corresponds with the Rockies placing southpaw Jose Quintana on the 15-day injured list due to a left elbow sprain. Herrera has spent the entire 2026 season in Triple-A, where he has a 5.16 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 34:14 K:BB across 22.2 innings. Herrera's first appearance out of the Rockies' bullpen will also be his official major-league debut. |
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Willi Castro Willi Castro Back in Monday's lineup
Mon, May 25, 2026, 4:08 PM
Castro (back) is starting at second base and batting sixth against the Dodgers on Monday.
Analysis: Castro was out of the lineup for the last two games of the Rockies' weekend series against the Diamondbacks due to lower-back tightness. He did pinch hit in Sunday's game and has recovered enough to be back in the lineup for Monday's series opener. Castro is slashing .248/.314/.348 with three steals, two home runs and 16 RBI in 156 plate appearances this season. |
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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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