Antonio Senzatela Fantasy Stats

Colorado Rockies interim manager Warren Schaefer revealed that right-hander Antonio Senzatela will be "viewed as a reliever" going into the 2026 season, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. After having Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in 2023, Senzatela struggled in 2025, going 4-15 with a 6.65 ERA in 30 appearances (23 starts). The 30-year-old battled an ongoing blister issue on his right middle finger and had a rough 7.42 ERA as a starter, which led Colorado to move him to the bullpen in late August. He was much better as a reliever, posting a 2.86 ERA with 14 strikeouts and nine walks in seven appearances out of the bullpen. In his career as a reliever, Senzatela has a 3.86 ERA in 33 appearances. Senzatela also threw the five fastest pitches of his career in a Sept. 7 relief appearance against the Padres. A return to the rotation may not be out of the question, but for now, it looks like Senzatela has become a long reliever for one of the worst teams in baseball.

The Colorado Rockies moved right-hander Antonio Senzatela to the bullpen on Tuesday, Christian Saez of TheDNVR.com reports. Senzatela has struggled mightily as a starter this season, posting a career-worst 7.15 ERA through 112 innings. His 1.90 WHIP and 61/42 K/BB do not get much better, either. At this time, it's unclear who will take Senzatela's place in the rotation, but he was slated to start Thursday against the Houston Astros. Senzatela is likely to be in a long-relief role, rather than a late-inning, high-leverage reliever, which will only minimize his fantasy value even more in leagues that prioritize saves and holds. Fantasy managers looking for relief options will want to look elsewhere, as Senzatela has not only struggled this year, but also pitches in the most hitter-friendly ballpark in the majors in Coors Field.

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela (finger) is expected to be activated off the injured list and start against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Senzatela has been on the shelf since August 2 due to a blister on his finger. He was only forced to miss the minimum of 15 days due to the injury. Senzatela has been horrible with a 7.34 ERA, 1.91 WHIP, and a 55/38 K/BB ratio across 22 appearances this season. There's no reason to stream him for Sunday's game.

The Colorado Rockies placed right-handed pitcher Antonio Senzatela (finger) on the 15-day injured list with a right middle finger blister. The designation to the injured list comes one day after he was shelled for eight earned runs in 2/3 of an inning against the Pirates. It is unclear if his blistered finger was the reason for his recent struggles, but he will miss at least two weeks of action nonetheless. Over 103 innings pitched this season, the 30-year-old has posted a 7.34 ERA, a 1.91 WHIP, all while striking out just 55 batters. He can remain on the waiver wire in most leagues.

According to Patrick Lyons of Just BB Media, Colorado Rockies pitchers German Marquez, Antonio Senzatela, and Lucas Gilbreath are healthy entering spring training. All three pitchers underwent Tommy John surgery during the 2023 campaign. Marquez was able to log four innings of work last season but then battled a stress reaction, which kept him sidelined for the remainder of the season. Senzatela made three starts during the final month of the season and held a hefty 6.57 ERA with a 1.86 WHIP. Gilbreath returned to the mound in August but then returned to the injured list shortly after with shoulder inflammation. Marquez was a reliable contributor to the starting rotation during the 2021 and 2022 seasons, where he logged 361 2/3 total innings. Marquez and Senzatela will likely have a role in the starting rotation in 2025, while Gilbreath will be deployed out of the bullpen.

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela (elbow) is expected to be activated off the IL on Monday and make the start for the Rockies in their series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Senzatela has been rehabbing from Tommy John surgery and hasn't pitched in a Major League game since May of 2023. In his rehab assignments he has pitched to a 5.29 ERA in 17 innings while striking out 18 batters with a 1.176 WHIP. While the 18 strikeouts show a significant increase over Senzatela's normal strikeout numbers (career 5.97 K/9) it should be noted he didn't face above Double-A competition in his rehab assignments. His return will be more significant to the Rockies more than it will for fantasy managers. Senzatela will likely be on a short leash in his debut on Monday in his return, especially considering that current Diamondback batters have hit for a .432 wOBA against him in 148 PA. Fantasy managers and DFS managers alike should avoid Senzatela in his return and wait to see what 2025 brings for the 29-year-old.

Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela (elbow) tossed three scoreless innings for High-A Spokane in his second minor-league rehab outing on Friday, giving up two hits and striking out four against Hillsboro. Manager Bud Black said that Senzatela's next outing will be for Double-A Hartford during the week of Aug. 25. In his two outings with Spokane, the 29-year-old went a total of 5 1/3 innings, so he still has some work to do to get stretched out before he's a realistic option to make several starts for the Rockies at the big-league level to close out the year. Senzatela has never been much of a fantasy asset in mixed fantasy leagues, and that isn't going to suddenly change in the final month of the 2024 season, especially after coming off Tommy John surgery. Keep him on the waiver wire.

Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela (elbow) threw 28 pitches from his entire arsenal during an up-and-down simulated game on Saturday in San Diego. Manager Bud Black said that Senzatela is set to begin a minor-league rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, likely on Thursday, Aug. 8. It will be his first game action since May 10 of last year after he had Tommy John surgery. "I'm super excited," Senzatela said. "It's been a long year, almost two long years." The 29-year-old is getting closer to rejoining the Rockies' starting rotation, but he still is going to need a lengthy rehab assignment and probably won't be an option in Colorado until the final month of the season. The Venezuelan hurler has never had much fantasy upside in his seven big-league seasons, though, with a career 4.87 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 15.3% strikeout rate.

Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Friday and is nearing his first live batting practice session. The Rockies aren't trying to rush Senzatela back into their starting rotation as he recovers from Tommy John surgery that he had a year ago, but there's no denying that the 29-year-old is getting closer to making his return to the big leagues in the second half of 2024. At best, he could become a starting option for fantasy managers in NL-only leagues down the stretch, but fantasy managers in mixed formats can probably find safer options. The Venezuelan hurler has been extremely mediocre in his seven seasons in the big leagues after debuting in 2017, posting a 4.87 ERA (4.41 FIP) and 1.44 WHIP with a well below-average 15.3% strikeout rate in 679 2/3 innings over 145 outings (119 starts) for the Rockies.

The Colorado Rockies are sticking with the plan to keep right-hander Antonio Senzatela (elbow) from pushing to quicken his return from Tommy John surgery last July. The team brought him to Cincinnati for the current road trip, but they are limiting him to bullpen sessions. Facing hitters will come later. The Rockies believe a September return from the 60-day injured list is, according to manager Bud Black, "reasonable." The 29-year-old started incorporating some breaking pitches into his bullpen session last Tuesday, so he's slowly making progress. Obviously, with a September timeline, fantasy managers shouldn't be expecting anything of Senzatela in 2024. The Venezuelan hurler has a 4.87 ERA and 1.44 WHIP with weak 15.3% strikeout rate in his seven years in the big leagues with the Rockies.