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Juan Mejia • RP • Rockies

Rockies Turn to Juan Mejia for Second Save, Seeing Value Increase in Deep Leagues

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Juan Mejia earned his second save of the season on Friday night in Philadelphia, closing out the Phillies in the 11th inning after his team scored two runs in the top of the inning. Mejia allowed one hit and had one strikeout, fanning Kyle Schwarber and getting Bryce Harper to ground out to second to end the game. Mejia has a 4.66 ERA in his 16 games this season, racking up 25 strikeouts in 19 1/3 innings. He has allowed zero runs in five of his last six appearances and remains the team's primary setup option in front of usual closer Victor Vodnik. Vodnik pitched two shutout innings in the ninth and 10th frames to earn the win on Friday, and he'll likely remain the team's primary closer. However, Mejia has been effective enough to be a deep-league sleeper and would potentially be the next arm up if Vodnik is unavailable.

Yesterday

Chase Dollander • SP • Rockies

Chase Dollander a Top Waiver-Wire Target in Bulk-Relief Role?

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chase Dollander has looked sharp in his second MLB season, emerging as a very intriguing rotation option for fantasy baseball managers. Dollander was roughed up as a rookie last year, but he's 3-2 with a 3.14 xERA, 10.13 K/9, and 2.89 BB/9 through eight appearances in 2026. Those numbers would be even better if not for a six-run outburst at home in his last outing on May 2. He has also managed to induce a career-high 51.5% ground ball rate despite making three of his eight appearances at the hitter-friendly Coors Field. Dollander is definitely benefiting from being in his second MLB season, but we might also attribute some of the credit to his role and usage. The Rockies have been deploying him after an opener, so typically, he doesn't face the top of the order his first time through. It's a small sample size, but he has allowed a staggering .385 BA to opposing No. 2 hitters, so perhaps using him after the opener is a wise decision. He currently ranks #65 among starters in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings, but he's rostered in just 33% of leagues. He'll return to the mound for his next outing on Friday afternoon in Philadelphia.

2 days ago

Charlie Condon • LF • Rockies

Charlie Condon Remains in Elite Stash Territory Despite Cold Stretch

Colorado Rockies first base prospect Charlie Condon remains an elite hitting prospect to stash in all standard leagues ahead of Week 7 despite his cold stretch at the plate. Over his last eight games with Triple-A Albuquerque, Condon has posted a low .188/.333/.219 line with just one extra-base hit and 10:6 K:BB. However, prior to this short skid, Condon was enjoying a strong start to his Triple-A career, carrying a .269/.410/.462 line with three doubles, four home runs, and a 19:17 K:BB, over his first 21 contests of the campaign. Condon was given an opportunity to nearly claim the first base job out of camp but was sent to Triple-A to put the finishing touches on his development. Even though the current starting first baseman, TJ Rumfield, has been able to snap out of his cold skid, Condon possesses far more upside and could be in the mix to debut in the near future, once he finds his footing. His high-end raw power upside makes him a top stash option in all 12-team leagues.

2 days ago

Chase Dollander • SP • Rockies

Chase Dollander Offers a High Ceiling Off the Waiver Wire

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chase Dollander will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing when he makes his next appearance for the Rockies, likely on Friday. He has been working behind an opener most of the season, and he was on a great run before giving up six runs in 5 1/3 innings to the Braves last Saturday. The 24-year-old top prospect had been excellent in his previous seven games, posting a 1.29 ERA and 1.78 FIP with a 0.89 WHIP over 28 innings. He has 42 strikeouts in 37 1/3 innings this season, and he has an elite ceiling if he can continue to realize his potential. Like many young pitchers, the 24-year-old is a volatile option from game to game, but he's shown a high enough ceiling to be a nice pickup if you need help in the rotation. He carries risk when making a home start at Coors Field, but has shown a high enough ceiling that is worth picking up in all 12-team leagues.

3 days ago

Charlie Condon • LF • Rockies

Charlie Condon a Must-Stash Prospect Amid Epic On-Base Streak?

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Charlie Condon is an intriguing player to target on the waiver wire in fantasy baseball. The former first-round pick continues to produce impressive results at the plate in Triple-A, where he's slashing .250/.403/.406 with four homers, a 17.7% walk rate, an 18.5% strikeout rate, and 107 wRC+. The walks have arguably been the best part of his season, as he's already totaled 22 free passes through 26 games. In fact, he has reached base safely in 22 consecutive games, dating back to the end of March. The only time he went a full game without reaching safely was March 31. This ability to get on base and contribute both at the plate and in the field makes Condon an intriguing addition for the Rockies, so we wouldn't be surprised to see them promote him soon. At 23 years old, the former No. 3 pick seems like he's ready to make the leap to the next level. Fantasy managers should stash him now, because he'll likely be snatched up by your league-mates if you wait until his debut.

5 days ago

Charlie Condon • LF • Rockies

Charlie Condon Sees Power Numbers Drop at Triple-A, Cause for Concern?

Colorado Rockies first base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon has seen his power numbers and overall production dip slightly over the last two weeks at Triple-A. However, he remains a top-hitting prospect, as there is still a clear opening for him on the MLB roster. Over his last 11 contests, the former third overall pick has posted an underwhelming .135/.346/.162 line with a .508 OPS. During this noted stretch, Condon has hit just one double with no round-trippers. However, prior to this slump, the former Georgia standout was swinging a hot bat, holding a .339/.456/.589 slash line with two doubles and four home runs over his first 14 games of the campaign. With current first baseman TJ Rumfield holding a .649 OPS over his last 16 games, Rumfield could earn the call as soon as he snaps this skid. He is a top candidate to stash when looking for high-end power upside.

6 days ago

Charlie Condon • LF • Rockies

Charlie Condon Scuffling, Still Worth Stashing for Home Run Potential?

Colorado Rockies corner infield/outfield prospect Charlie Condon, after a strong start to the year, has been mired in a funk at the plate, going 3-for-26 (.115) with just one extra-base hit (a double) over his last eight games. However, despite the recent bout of futility, the Rockies' second-ranked prospect is currently riding an 18-game on-base streak thanks to his ability to draw walks at a high rate. The former third-overall draft pick has recorded 14 walks in 22 games this season, good for a 17.1 percent BB%, and with an improved K% of 20.0 percent so far in 2026, there should be optimism that he'll be able to break out of the slump soon. For the season, the 6-foot-5 slugger is slashing .268/.410/.451 with four home runs and three steals. At some point in the coming weeks, the Rockies will likely want to give the 23-year-old a shot in the big leagues, and with power like he possesses in a home environment like he'll be in, the right-handed hitter remains one of the top power bats to stash in redraft leagues.

Apr 30

Ezequiel Tovar • SS • Rockies

Can Ezequiel Tovar Break Out of Extended Cold Streak?

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar has largely been a steady producer throughout his career to this point. However, the 24-year-old is off to a nightmarish start to the 2026 season, hitting .195/.235/.292 with one home run, eight RBI, nine runs scored, and two stolen bases across 119 plate appearances entering play on Thursday. Tovar's plate skills remain a major flaw, as he's walked in just 3.4% of his plate appearances while striking out at a 29.4% clip. Unlike in previous seasons, Tovar's quality of contact hasn't been enough to make up for his free-swinging approach, as he currently owns a career worst 7.7% barrel rate. Tovar's .273 batting average on balls in play is significantly below his career average of .327, so he should see some regression over a larger sample size of plate appearances. Still, fantasy managers may want to consider going in a different direction, particularly when Tovar and the Rockies are on the road and away from the hitter-friendly Coors Field.

Apr 30

Hunter Goodman • C • Rockies

Hunter Goodman Continues to Mash, Hits Two More Long Balls

Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman is on a homer binge of late, and that continued in the team's 13-2 blowout win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night. Goodman went 3-for-4 at the plate with two home runs, three RBI, four runs scored, and a walk to raise his season average to .269 and his OPS to .932 in 28 games played. The 26-year-old backstop brings high-end power to the weak catching position, and he's now hit four home runs in the last five games while going 8-for-21 during that span. He was a first-time All-Star in 2025, when he hit .278/.323/.520 with 31 home runs and 91 RBI in 144 games in his breakout season. Goodman is once again on pace for another strong season in the homer department, but he won't be able to sustain a high average if he continues to strike out over 35% of the time on offense. On the season, Goodman is hitting .269 (28-for-104) with nine round-trippers, 14 RBI, 23 runs, and a stolen base.

Apr 30

Willi Castro • 2B • Rockies

Willi Castro Returns to Rockies Lineup Against Reds

Colorado Rockies infielder Willi Castro (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds, starting at second base and batting fifth against left-hander Brandon Williamson, according to MLB.com. It's the first time that Castro will be part of the team's starting nine since last Thursday, when he was removed from the game against the San Diego Padres with right-knee soreness. The 29-year-old has mostly been a regular for the Rockies between second and third base when he's been healthy, although he's contributed little for fantasy managers in deeper leagues. The Puerto Rican switch-hitter has gone 17-for-69 (.246) with a homer, nine RBI, 10 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 22 games played. He could eventually lose out on playing time to both Edouard Julien and Tyler Freeman in Denver. Castro is rostered in just 11% of Yahoo leagues, and he's never faced Williamson in his career.

Apr 29

Willi Castro • 2B • Rockies

Willi Castro Still Out on Tuesday Against Reds

Colorado Rockies infielder Willi Castro (knee) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest on the road in Cincinnati against the Reds at Great American Ballpark, according to MLB.com. Edouardo Julien is starting at the keystone and will bat leadoff for the Rockies. Castro has not played since he left last Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres with right-knee soreness. Given the amount of time he's missed, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him land on the 10-day injured list if he cannot return this week in the series versus the Reds. The 29-year-old Puerto Rican utility player is quickly losing fantasy appeal, even in deeper leagues, after starting the year slowly at the plate before injuring his knee. Even when healthy, Castro is no lock to see regular playing time in Colorado between second base and third base. In his first 69 at-bats with the Rockies, Castro is hitting .246 with a homer, nine RBI, 10 runs scored, and two stolen bases. Castro is rostered in just 11% of Yahoo leagues at the moment.

Apr 28

Charlie Condon • LF • Rockies

Is Charlie Condon the Top Hitting Prospect to Stash?

Colorado Rockies first base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon has continued to perform at an elite level at Triple-A and remains a high-end hitting prospect to target for fantasy baseball. Condon nearly broke camp with the MLB roster but was assigned to Triple-A to put the final touches on his development. However, with Triple-A, the former Georgia superstar has been nothing short of dominant and is quickly knocking on the MLB door. Through his first 20 games of the campaign, Condon has posted a .276/.406/.474 line with an .880 OPS. During this stretch, Condon has launched four home runs, added three doubles, and held an 18:16 K:BB. Given that TJ Rumfield (the team's current first baseman) holds a modest .555 OPS over his last 16 contests, Condon could be in the mix to earn a promotion in the near future. His power upside playing in Coors Field makes him a high-end stash candidate.

Apr 27

Chase Dollander • SP • Rockies

Chase Dollander Emerging as a Streamer to Target on the Waiver Wire

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chase Dollander struggled in his first taste of big-league action in 2025, recording a 6.52 ERA across 98 innings (21 starts). However, the former top prospect appears to be putting things together in his second MLB campaign. Across his first six appearances (25 innings) of 2025, Dollander is 2-2 with a 2.88 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 32 strikeouts. The Rockies have largely utilized Dollander in a bulk-relief role, allowing him to follow an opener. The new strategy is working for the 24-year-old, as he owns an elite 24% K-BB rate. Trusting Rockies' pitchers in their home starts at Coors Field is always risky for fantasy managers. However, Dollander's production and his prospect pedigree give him clear appeal as a matchup-based streamer to target off the waiver wire.

Apr 26

Willi Castro • 2B • Rockies

Willi Castro Still Out on Sunday for Rockies in Game 1 of Doubleheader

Colorado Rockies infielder Willi Castro (knee) remains out of the starting nine for Sunday's first game of a doubleheader at Citi Field against the New York Mets, according to MLB.com. Edouardo Julien is starting at second base and batting leadoff against Mets right-hander Nolan McLean. Castro left Thursday's game early with knee soreness and hasn't played since, and it's unclear if he'll be ready to return to the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader. The 29-year-old switch-hitting Puerto Rican utility man is quickly losing value in deeper fantasy leagues due to poor performance and injuries early on in 2026. He has hit .246 (17-for-69) with a homer, nine RBI, 10 runs scored, and two stolen bases in his first 21 games, and he could continue to lose playing time at the keystone to both Julien and Tyler Freeman, even when fully healthy. Castro is only rostered in 12% of Yahoo leagues currently.

Apr 26

Willi Castro • 2B • Rockies

Willi Castro Absent From Lineup for Series Opener Against Mets

Colorado Rockies infielder Willi Castro (knee) is not in the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the New York Mets at Citi Field, per MLB.com. Tyler Freeman will make the start at second base for Colorado and will bat cleanup against Mets right-hander Freddy Peralta. Castro is considered day-to-day right now after being pulled from Thursday's loss to the San Diego Padres early with right-knee soreness. The 29-year-old switch-hitting Puerto Rican super-utility man might find himself on the bench more often in Denver, even when he's healthy, since both Edouard Julien and Freeman have been swinging the bat better in the early going. In his first year with the Rockies, Castro is off to a .246/.316/.348 start with a .664 OPS, one home run, nine RBI, 10 runs scored, and two stolen bases. Freeman has yet to homer in his 41 at-bats, but he's gone 12-for-41 (.293) at the plate with seven RBI, two runs, and two steals. He should be considered a DFS sleeper out of the cleanup spot on Friday against Peralta.

Apr 24

Mickey Moniak • LF • Rockies

Mickey Moniak an Elite Power Option Worthy of High FAAB Bid

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak is a hot bat worth scooping off the waiver wire. The former first-overall draft pick is in the midst of an eight-game hit streak that has pushed his season-long slash line to .324/.347/.750 with a .326 wOBA and 182 wRC+. The left-handed hitter has belted eight home runs so far this year, tied for fourth-most in the majors, and is coming off a 24-home run campaign in 2025. The drawback for fantasy is that he rarely sees opportunities against left-handed pitchers, logging just 11 plate appearances against them in 2026 compared to 61 plate appearances against right-handers. Still, with the power he's been displaying, especially at Coors Field, the 27-year-old is a must-add in most leagues, particularly those that allow daily lineup changes. The 6-foot-1 slugger is still available in over 60 percent of Yahoo! leagues for the taking and is worthy of the use of a high-priority waiver claim or FAAB bid.

Apr 24

Victor Vodnik • RP • Rockies

Victor Vodnik Allows Five Runs in Save Situation, Remains High-Risk Option for Saves

Colorado Rockies right-handed reliever Victor Vodnik was blown up by the San Diego Padres on Thursday at Coors Field in the ninth inning in an eventual 10-8 loss in the series finale. Vodnik had a rough day at the office, allowing five earned runs on four hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out two in two-thirds of an inning for his second loss of the season and his second blown save for the Rockies. After the rough outing, the 26-year-old former 14th-rounder by the Atlanta Braves in 2018 has an 0-2 record, 7.59 ERA (6.05 FIP), 2.16 WHIP, three saves, eight strikeouts, and six walks in 10 2/3 relief innings in 2026. He entered the contest in the ninth inning on Thursday with a three-run lead, but that cushion wasn't enough for Vodnik on this day. Fantasy managers were reminded that Vodnik is a high-risk option for saves on a bad team, and his struggles this year could lead to more save chances for both Seth Halvorsen and Jaden Hill in the near future. He's rostered in just 9% of Yahoo leagues at the moment.

Apr 24

Mickey Moniak • LF • Rockies

Mickey Moniak Launches Two Long Balls, Entering Must-Start Territory

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak had a fantastic day at the plate on Thursday in the Rockies' 10-8 loss to the San Diego Padres. Moniak went 4-for-5 with three runs scored, two RBI, and two home runs. Moniak is now slashing .324/.347/.740 on the season with eight home runs, 15 RBI, 14 runs scored, and one stolen base. Additionally, he is seeing everyday playing time in the Rockies' lineup and batting near the top. While Moniak is a career .247 hitter with a .743 OPS, last season, which was his first with the Rockies, he had a career-high .824 OPS and 24 home runs, while hitting .270. Moniak has now put together a very solid sample size in a Rockies uniform over the past two seasons, having played in 154 games, hitting 32 home runs, and recording 139 hits over 502 at-bats (.276 average). With this type of production, Moniak has entered must-start territory, especially when he is playing at Coors.

Apr 24

Willi Castro • 2B • Rockies

Willi Castro Leaves Thursday's Loss With Knee Soreness

Colorado Rockies infielder Willi Castro (knee) left Thursday's series finale against the visiting San Diego Padres at Coors Field after three innings with right-knee soreness, according to Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post. Castro was replaced by Tyler Freeman at second base. Before leaving with his knee injury, Castro went 0-for-1 at the plate with a walk and a strikeout. It remains to be seen if Castro will be available on Friday for the team's series opener in New York against the Mets at Citi Field. The 28-year-old Puerto Rican switch-hitter has been playing regularly for the Rockies in the first month of the season, and he came into Thursday's game slashing .250/.311/.353 with a .664 OPS, one home run, nine RBI, 10 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 68 at-bats. Castro offers modest power/speed numbers as a utility infielder for fantasy managers in NL-only leagues, but you can avoid him in mixed leagues. He's currently rostered in just 14% of Yahoo leagues.

Apr 23

Charlie Condon • LF • Rockies

Charlie Condon Remains a Must-Stash for Home Run Potential

Colorado Rockies corner infield/outfield prospect Charlie Condon has continued to shine at Triple-A Albuquerque to begin 2026. In his latest game, the former third-overall draft pick cracked a double, hit a sacrifice fly, drew a walk for the fourth straight game, scored a run in his fourth straight, and stole his third base of the year after stealing two bases all of 2025. For the season, the 6-foot-5 slugger is slashing .328/.455/.574 with four home runs in 16 games. Perhaps most impressively, the right-handed hitter is drawing walks (16.9 percent) nearly as often as he's striking out (18.2 percent). The improved strikeout rate is a welcome sight as it looked like something that could cap his ceiling in the past, but now strengthens his case for a call-up to the majors. The 23-year-old's power potential at Coors Field keeps him as a top hitter to stash in most leagues for fantasy managers searching the wire for home runs.

Apr 23

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