Colorado Rockies News

Carson Palmquist • SP • Rockies

Carson Palmquist Rebounds In Second Start

Colorado Rockies pitching prospect Carson Palmquist enjoyed a strong bounce-back outing on Thursday evening. After stumbling in his season debut as he allowed three hits and four earned runs across four 1/3 innings of work, Palmquist was able to get in the win column on Thursday. In this outing, Palmquist shut down Triple-A Sugar Land as he logged five innings of one-run ball with a 1:7 BB:K. He allowed just three hits. Last summer, the 24-year-old southpaw spent most of his time with Double-A before earning a late-season taste of Triple-A. With Double-A, Palmquist logged 87 1/3 innings of work and held a strong 3.17 ERA with a 1.12 WHIP. He tallied 113 punchouts in this stint. If Palmquist continues to improve at Triple-A, he should be in the mix for an MLB debut in the second half.

3 hours ago

Yanquiel Fernandez • RF • Rockies

Yanquiel Fernandez Tallies Seven Total Bases On Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Yanquiel Fernandez tallied seven total bases during their contest on Thursday evening. Fernandez went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, and a single. He tallied three RBI and scored two runs. This outing extended his current hitting streak to four games. During this impressive stretch, Fernandez has launched two home runs and held a .389 AVG with a .944 SLG. However, before this recent surge, the 22-year-old tallied just three hits (one double) during his first seven contests of the campaign. Last summer, Fernandez spent most of his time at Double-A before receiving a brief taste of Triple-A. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression as he should be in the mix for an MLB debut later this season.

3 hours ago

Michael Toglia • 1B • Rockies

Michael Toglia Collects Three Hits On Thursday

Colorado Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia went 3-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored in the Rockies' 7-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday to avoid the three-game sweep. Toglia got some hype coming into the season when he was announced as a starter in spring training. However, it's been a bit of a slow start for him as he is slashing .191/.240/.255 (9-for-47) with four runs scored and only one RBI. Ultimately, Rockies hitters will always get a bit of an edge playing in Coors half of their games, so as the season heats up, fantasy managers can expect Toglia to hit for more power as he hit 25 home runs last year. Next for the Rockies are a couple of difficult road trips to take on the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

7 hours ago

Ryan Feltner • SP • Rockies

Ryan Feltner Records Quality Start Despite Pitching Through The Flu

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black told reporters that right-hander Ryan Feltner (illness) pitched through the flu in the team's 7-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday at Coors Field. It makes Feltner's outing even more impressive, as he held a Brewers offense that put up 17 runs the night before to just one earned run in six innings to pick up a quality start. The 28-year-old didn't earn a win, but he allowed only three hits while walking two and striking out seven while being under the weather. We'd venture to guess that Feltner will be feeling better in time for his next outing, which is scheduled to come next Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite Feltner's gutsy performance on Thursday, we'd recommend avoiding him next time out against L.A. He's pitched well through three starts, though, posting a 2.81 ERA with 16 K's and four walks in 16 innings pitched.

21 hours ago

Brenton Doyle • CF • Rockies

Brenton Doyle Breaks Out With Three Hits, Five RBI

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle continued his strong start to the early season and filled the stat sheet in Thursday's 7-2 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers, going 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, two runs scored, five RBI and a strikeout to raise his season average to .302 and his OPS to .867. Doyle's third home run of the year came right away in the bottom of the first inning at Coors Field against right-hander Quinn Priester, who was making his first start of the year for the Brew Crew. Three of his five RBI on the day came on a double in the eighth inning to put the game away essentially. The 26-year-old center fielder got off to a 2-for-13 start early on, but he's quickly turned things around at the plate, proving why he's a must-start in all fantasy leagues. Doyle certainly ruled in Thursday's series finale against Milwaukee.

22 hours ago

Ezequiel Tovar • SS • Rockies

Ezequiel Tovar Sitting With Hip Injury

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (hip) is not in Thursday's starting lineup due to a hip injury. Tovar has been dealing with this injury for some time and will get the day off. He will look to return to action on Friday evening against the San Diego Padres. Instead, Kyle Farmer will get the nod at shortstop and bat in the three-hole. Through the first 11 games of the season, Tovar has held a .277/.306/.404 slash line with four doubles and two stolen bases. He has scored four runs and added four RBI. He enjoyed a breakout campaign last summer as he launched 26 long balls, swiped six bags, and held a .269/.295/.469 slash line. When healthy, Tovar should continue to see everyday opportunities in the Colorado starting nine. Farmer is worth a look as a value play in DFS facing right-handed pitcher Quinn Priester.

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Kris Bryant • RF • Rockies |

Ezequiel Tovar • SS • Rockies

Ezequiel Tovar, Kris Bryant Resting Against Brewers

After a 17-2 drubbing on Wednesday night by the Milwaukee Brewers, Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar and designated hitter Kris Bryant will get the day off for Thursday's series finale at Coors Field. Catcher Hunter Goodman is also getting the day off. Kyle Farmer will start at short and bat third, Nick Martini will serve as the DH and hit fifth, and Jacob Stalling will do the catching and bat in the nine-hole against Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester. Stallings is the only one of the replacements that has faced Priester in his career, and he has one hit in just two at-bats. This will be Tovar's first day off of the 2025 season. He's started the year by going 13-for-47 (.277) but has yet to go deep in 49 plate appearances. Bryant, a former MVP back in 2016, has stayed healthy, but he's gone just 6-for-31 with no homers, two walks and 10 strikeouts in eight games played.

Yesterday

Braxton Fulford • C • Rockies

Braxton Fulford Hits Home Run In Third Straight Game

Colorado Rockies catching prospect Braxton Fulford went 2-for-4 with two home runs during Tuesday's contest at Triple-A Sugar Land. Fulford has been flashing upside-down power throughout the opening week of the Triple-A regular season. Fulford has gone deep at least once in each of his past three games. Through eight total games, the backstop has hit five long balls and held a .308/.379/.923 slash line. He has tallied eight RBI and scored seven runs. The Texas Tech product spent most of the 2024 season with Double-A and is taking the next steps in his development. Last season, the 26-year-old held a .241/.341/.412 slash line with 10 home runs across 92 games. Fulford could be in the mix to make his MLB debut later this summer if he continues to produce at this rate.

2 days ago

Brenton Doyle • CF • Rockies

Brenton Doyle Homers In Second Straight Game

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle went 1-for-3 with a home run in Tuesday's 7-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. The 26-year-old also walked and struck out once while stealing his first base of the season. Doyle was the Rockies' only offense on a day when they struck out more times (14) than they got hits (5) and were held hitless past the seventh inning. He's been solid in the early going, holding a respectable .273 batting average with two long balls, two doubles, and one theft. While it'd be nice to see him walk a bit more (6.4%), the Shepherd University alum has cut his strikeout rate for a second consecutive season to an efficient 17.0%.

2 days ago

Zac Veen • RF • Rockies

Zac Veen Called Up, Batting Seventh In MLB Debut

The Colorado Rockies officially announced on Tuesday that they recalled outfield prospect Zac Veen from Triple-A Albuquerque after optioning outfielder Jordan Beck to Albuquerque on Monday. Veen is starting in right field and batting seventh in his major-league debut on Tuesday against Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta at Coors Field. The 23-year-old is considered the Rockies' No. 8 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he should receive regular playing time in the outfield, making him worth a look off the waiver wire in deep-mixed fantasy leagues. The former first-rounder (ninth overall) in 2020 looked good in spring training and went 12-for-31 with a homer and eight RBI in his first eight games with Albuquerque before his call-up. Veen will have a tough first big-league matchup against the veteran Peralta.

2 days ago

Cole Carrigg • CF • Rockies

Cole Carrigg Launches First Double-A Home Run

Colorado Rockies catching prospect Cole Carrigg went 3-for-4 on Sunday with his first long ball and stolen base at the Double-A level. After tallying at least one hit in each of his first two games at the level, Carrigg enjoyed a breakout showing as he hit his first round-tripper at this level and tallied four RBI. This was also his first time reaching first base multiple times in a game this season. Carrigg spent the majority of the 2024 season with High-A Spokane and held a strong .280/.358/.475 slash line with 16 doubles and 16 round-trippers. He showed elite speed as he swiped 51 bags and held a solid 50:97 BB:K. The 22-year-old has looked quite comfortable holding a .385/.429/.629 through three games with Double-A. Given that he spent the entire 2024 season with High-A, he will likely only be in the mix for a late-season taste of Triple-A.

4 days ago

Brenton Doyle • CF • Rockies

Brenton Doyle Homers, Drives In Four On Sunday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle had a productive day at the plate in Sunday's 12-5 win over the Athletics, going 3-for-5 with a double, a solo home run, four RBI, and three runs scored. It is the second three-hit game of the season for the 26-year-old, and he's collected a hit in seven of nine games, now hitting .268 with five RBI and four runs scored on the young season. A 4.7 percent walk rate on the year (career 6.5 percent) has limited his ability to get on base, which also appears to have hindered his stolen base production, much to the chagrin of fantasy managers who were counting on that when they drafted the speedster who owns a 91st-percentile sprint speed and swiped 30 bags in 2024. His next chance will come on Tuesday against the Brewers, however, the former fourth-round draft pick will face Freddy Peralta, whom he is 0-for-5 off of in his career with four strikeouts.

4 days ago

Chase Dollander • SP • Rockies

Chase Dollander Gets A Win In His Debut

Colorado Rockies top pitching prospect Chase Dollander, ranked No. 24 in the top 100 MLB Pipeline, earned his first MLB win on Sunday against the Athletics. In five innings of work, he allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out six, which was enough to earn him the win as the Rockies won the game 12-5. The long ball hurt him, as he allowed a two-run home run to Tyler Soderstrom in the first and a solo shot from Lawrence Butler in the fifth. It was a good start for the young right-hander, as the six strikeouts showed a lot of swing and miss promise. Up next for Dollander is a challenging task on the road against the Padres, but fantasy managers might want to keep an eye on him or stash him on their bench in case he lives up to the hype in 2025.

4 days ago

Zac Veen • RF • Rockies

Zac Veen Expected To Be Promoted

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen is expected to be promoted to the major-league roster on Tuesday, with outfielder Jordan Beck being optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque. It was a surprise when Veen didn't make the team on Opening Day after slashing .270/.352/.460 with two home runs and nine stolen bases in 71 plate appearances this spring, but now he is finally getting his chance. In 2024, he hit .258 with 11 home runs and 21 steals in 65 minor league games and is an intriguing young prospect who will play half of his games at Coors Field. He had a hot start in Triple-A to begin the season, batting .444 through seven games, and he'll hope to carry that moment into the big leagues. He's worth a speculative add in case he finds his footing quickly, as his skill set is very fantasy-friendly.

4 days ago

Ryan McMahon • 3B • Rockies

Ryan McMahon Hits Home Run No. 1 On Saturday

Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Athletics. It was the first home run of the season for the former All-Star and first multi-hit effort since Opening Day. The left-handed hitter has a .267/.303/.400 slash line with a .304 wOBA and 83 wRC+ through eight games. It's still early, so hopefully he can improve upon the 2:12 BB:K he's currently registering. The 30-year-old has been very durable, playing in at least 141 games every season since 2019 (excluding 2020), and has produced at least 20 home runs in each of those seasons, but always seems to leave fantasy managers feeling a little empty with not one of those seasons coming in any higher than a 97 wRC+. Nevertheless, he is probably worthy of at least a bench spot in most 12-team leagues, and fantasy managers will hope he can contribute on the days he is needed in the lineup.

5 days ago

Austin Gomber • SP • Rockies

Austin Gomber Shut Down From Throwing, Won't Pitch For A Few Weeks

Colorado Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber (shoulder) won't pitch for another two to three weeks, per Rockies manager Bud Black. Gomber was scratched from an injury rehab start with Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday due to shoulder inflammation and has been shut down from throwing. The 31-year-old is on the 10-day injured list and likely won't return to Colorado's rotation until at least May. He owned a 4.75 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and 116:38 K:BB across 165 innings in 2024. With Gomber on the injured list, the Rockies promoted top pitching prospect Chase Dollander on Friday, and he is set to make his MLB debut on Sunday against the Athletics. Dollander has a ton of upside and is worth taking a chance on in fantasy leagues with 12 teams or more after posting a 2.59 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 169:47 K:BB with High-A Spokane and Double-A Hartford in 2024.

5 days ago

Kyle Karros • 3B • Rockies

Kyle Karros Goes Deep Twice In Double-A Debut

Colorado Rockies infield prospect Kyle Karros went 3-for-5 with two home runs during his Double-A debut on Friday. Karros wasted little time as he launched a solo shot in the opening frame in his first Double-A at-bat. Later in the ninth inning, Karros would hit his second-tripper in walk-off fashion. The UCLA product spent the entire 2024 campaign with High-A Spokane and has already looked quite comfortable against tougher competition. In 123 games with High-A, Karros posted a strong .311/.390/.485 slash line with 33 doubles and 15 home runs. He held a 54:123 BB:K and swiped 12 bags. The 22-year-old joined the Colorado system in the fifth round of the 2023 MLB Draft. He is a name to continue to monitor as he could receive a taste of Triple-A later in the summer if he continues to develop at this rate.

6 days ago

Chase Dollander • SP • Rockies

Chase Dollander To Make MLB Debut On Sunday Against A's

Colorado Rockies right-handed pitching prospect Chase Dollander will be called up to make his major-league debut on Sunday against the Athletics, according to DNVR's Patrick Lyons. Dollander, the team's top prospect and No. 24 in all of baseball per MLB Pipeline, didn't have to wait long to get the call after narrowly missing out on an Opening Day rotation spot out of spring training. The 23-year-old not only has the skills to stick around all year and be successful, but he'll have a pristine first matchup in his debut against the A's. Dollander was the ninth overall pick in 2023 out of Tennessee and went 6-2 with a 2.59 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 169:47 K:BB in his 23 starts in 2024 for High-A Spokane and Double-A Hartford. He could have four above-average pitches when all is said and done with his fastball, slider, curveball and changeup. Pitchers in Colorado are always a bit scary, but Dollander has the upside to be fantasy relevant in all formats.

7 days ago

Ezequiel Tovar • SS • Rockies

Ezequiel Tovar Off To A Slow Start In 2025

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar is off to a slow start this season. He holds a .125/.125/.167 line with only one RBI and one extra-base thus far in 24 plate appearances. The only silver lining is that he is striking out at a 16.7 percent clip, which is better than his 27.7 percent career strikeout rate. It's still early in the season, and the Rockies have yet to play a game at Coors Field, but it's not necessarily the start that Tovar, or fantasy managers, were hoping for to start the 2025 season. Look for Tovar to get right this weekend as the Rockies head home to Coors Field to start a three-game series against the Athletics.

7 days ago

Brenton Doyle • CF • Rockies

Brenton Doyle Gets His First Extra-Base Hit On Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle went 1-for-5 with a double in Thursday's contest against the Philadelphia Phillies. The double was his first extra base hit of the young season, and hopefully, it will provide a spark to his bat as he's gotten off to a slow start in the power department thus far. On the season, Doyle holds a .240/.296/.280 line, and although he is getting a few hits, he is not getting on base or hitting for the type of power fantasy managers are hoping for. Last season, Doyle enjoyed a solid campaign where he hit .260/.317/.446, so fantasy managers should expect some progression soon. No better time than a trip back home to Coors Field, where the Rockies will take on the Athletics this weekend. Look for Doyle to have a good series this weekend.

7 days ago

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