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Zac Veen • LF • Rockies

Zac Veen Extends Hit Streak to 19 Games at Triple-A, Promotion on the Way?

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen is sizzling at Triple-A Albuquerque, riding a 19-game hit streak, during which time he has gone 34-for-79 (.430) with 11 doubles, two triples, six home runs, and a pair of stolen bases. Including walks, the last time he did not get on base was back on May 17, a stretch of 23 games. The Rockies' 13th-ranked prospect earned a debut in the majors back in April of last year, but went just 4-for-34 (.118) with a 37.8 percent strikeout rate during his brief time there. However, after a solid season in Albuquerque in 2025 and with the heater he is on now in 2026, the former ninth-overall draft pick looks ready for another shot, currently the author of a .323/.415/.556 slash line with 10 home runs, 13 steals, a 13.6 percent walk rate, and an improved 19.9 percent strikeout rate through 62 games for the Isotopes. The 6-foot-3 slugger could get another shot in the majors by the All-Star break, and this time around, he may have more success given how well he is hitting. With the potential to be a multi-category contributor playing half his games at Coors Field, the 24-year-old is a worthy stash in deeper leagues.

Yesterday

Jake McCarthy • CF • Rockies

Jake McCarthy Offers Speed Off the Waiver Wire in Colorado

Colorado Rockies outfielder Jake McCarthy missed some time recently due to an illness, but he has picked up where he left off at the plate and is starting to become a staple in the Rockies' lineup. The 28-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder has gone 5-for-13 with two runs scored in four games since returning from his illness, and he's slashing .289/.333/.444 with a .777 OPS, four home runs, 27 RBI, 11 stolen bases, and 24 runs scored across 60 games and 207 plate appearances in his first year in Denver in 2026. McCarthy has seen more regular playing time in Colorado in the last month with both Mickey Moniak (ankle) and Brenton Doyle (oblique) on the injured list, but even when they both return, it might be hard for manager Warren Schaefer to keep him out of the lineup with the way he's been swinging the bat. He has never had much power -- career high of eight home runs in 2024 with the Arizona Diamondbacks -- but if you need speed, McCarthy is your man off the waiver wire. He's rostered in only 11% of Yahoo leagues.

Yesterday

Sterlin Thompson • RF • Rockies

Sterlin Thompson Hits First Two Homers of his Career Against Cubs

Colorado Rockies rookie outfielder Sterlin Thompson had a day to remember on Wednesday night at Wrigley Field in the team's 8-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Thompson, who was serving as the designated hitter and batting eighth in the lineup, went 3-for-4 with the first two home runs (both solo) of his career, a double, and a strikeout to raise his season batting average to .242 and his OPS to .722. It was nice to see from the 24-year-old, who has battled for playing time since being called up by the Rockies. Thompson is now hitting .242/.319/.403 with two homers, nine RBI, seven runs scored, five walks, and 18 strikeouts in 69 plate appearances in his first 24 games in the major leagues. The former 31st overall pick in 2022 out of the University of Florida will likely struggle for regular at-bats now that Jake McCarthy has recovered from an illness, and he will likely head back to Triple-A Albuquerque when Mickey Moniak (ankle) returns from the injured list next week. Thompson isn't rostered in any Yahoo leagues right now.

2 days ago

Antonio Senzatela • RP • Rockies

Is Antonio Senzatela Still the Top Source of Saves in Colorado?

Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela has hit a bit of a rough patch in recent outings, allowing five earned runs over his last 4 2/3 innings (four appearances). Still, the 31-year-old has largely been a revelation after being moved to the bullpen full-time in 2026. Across 39 1/3 innings (21 games) in 2026, Senzatela has recorded a 6-0 record with a 2.29 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 32 strikeouts, and three saves. While he doesn't offer much swing-and-miss upside relative to other top closer options, Senzatela is averaging 97.3 miles per hour on his fastball and appears to have taken over as the Rockies' preferred option in the ninth inning. Senzatela is currently in the final guaranteed year of his contract with Colorado (club option for $14 million in 2027), so fantasy managers should be aware that he could easily be moved before this year's trade deadline. For now, the veteran could be worth targeting on the waiver wire for fantasy managers in need of saves.

2 days ago

Brenton Doyle • CF • Rockies

Brenton Doyle Increasing the Intensity of his Swings

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (oblique) had a hitting session in the batting cage at Wrigley Field earlier this week and reported that he's increasing the intensity of his swings, per MLB.com. Doyle has been on the 10-day injured list since May 21 with a left-oblique contusion, but it's a good sign that he's increasing his baseball activities as he nears a potential minor-league rehab assignment. The 28-year-old is progressing, but there remains no firm timetable for his return to the Rockies. Fantasy managers in mixed leagues can continue to ignore the former fourth-rounder in 2019 out of Shepherd University for now, especially since he won't be guaranteed an everyday role once he returns to the major-league roster. Doyle broke out in 2024 in his second full season in Colorado with a .260/.317/.446 slash line, 23 home runs, 72 RBI, and 30 steals in 149 games. He's been on the decline since and is currently hitting .207 (23-for-111) with just one homer, four RBI, nine steals, and a 32.8% strikeout rate in 43 games played in 2026.

2 days ago

Mickey Moniak • LF • Rockies

Mickey Moniak to Start a Rehab Assignment on Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak (ankle) is scheduled to play in minor-league rehab games at Triple-A Albuquerque from June 18-20, according to MLB.com. He will then return to Denver on June 21 to be evaluated by the team's medical staff, according to manager Warren Schaefer. Moniak has been on the 10-day injured list since May 22 with right-ankle tendinitis, but he's getting close to a return, barring a setback this weekend. The 28-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder could rejoin the Rockies' starting lineup as early as Monday's series opener against the Boston Red Sox. Moniak broke out last year in his first year with the Rockies, slashing .270/.306/.518 with an .824 OPS, a career-high 24 home runs, 68 RBI, and nine stolen bases in 135 games. He has kept it going so far in 2026, batting .280 (42-for-150) with 12 homers, 28 RBI, 21 runs, and a steal in 43 games played. However, his xwOBA of .324 and expected batting average of .228 should give fantasy managers pause as to whether to continue riding him the rest of the way.

2 days ago

Jaden Hill • RP • Rockies

Rockies Turn to Jaden Hill for Tuesday's Save, Worth a Pickup in Deep Leagues?

Colorado Rockies right-hander Jaden Hill picked up his first save of the season on Tuesday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning in his team's 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs. Across 25 1/3 innings (30 games) in 2026, Hill has pitched to a 4.97 ERA and 1.66 WHIP with 27 strikeouts. The 26-year-old throws hard (97.2 miles per hour average fastball velocity) and has struck out more than a batter per inning in each of his last two seasons with Colorado. However, he's struggled with command this year, posting a 14.2% walk rate. The Rockies have mostly used right-hander Antonio Senzatela as their closer this season, but the veteran is widely considered to be a likely trade candidate as the deadline draws closer. If Senzatela gets dealt, Hill could be next up in the Colorado bullpen.

3 days ago

Charlie Condon • LF • Rockies

Charlie Condon's Power Surge Continues, Call-Up Imminent?

Colorado Rockies corner infield/outfield prospect Charlie Condon went 2-for-4 with a triple and a home run on Tuesday for Triple-A Albuquerque. The home run came off of Astros pitcher Cristian Javier, who is rehabbing at Triple-A Sugar Land, and it was Condon's sixth home run in his last eight games, giving him 14 on the season. The Rockies' second-ranked prospect's recent run of success has pushed his season-long slash line to .264/.392/.519 with a strong 15.2 percent walk rate and a tolerable 24.4 percent strikeout rate. The former third-overall draft pick's call to the majors shouldn't be long now, though he is not on the team's 40-man roster, so room would have to be made for him whenever he comes up. Look for a call-up by midseason, and with the power he possesses and is currently putting on display, the 23-year-old should be considered one of the top hitters to stash in most leagues for his home run upside.

3 days ago

Jake McCarthy • CF • Rockies

Jake McCarthy Returns From Illness on Monday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Jake McCarthy (knee) is making the start in left field and will bat seventh for the Rockies in Monday's series opener at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs and left-hander Shota Imanaga, according to MLB.com. McCarthy missed the last five games while being under the weather, but he's feeling better now and is back in the starting nine to begin the week. The 28-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder has looked good so far in his first year with the Rockies, slashing .282/.326/.448, but fantasy managers setting DFS lineups will want to avoid him against a tough lefty. McCarthy doesn't have much pop (just four homers in 174 at-bats), but he has plenty of speed (11) for those in need of the stat in deeper mixed leagues. McCarthy has also produced 27 RBI and 22 runs scored in 2026. He has gone 12-for-37 (.324) with none of his four homers against lefties on the year, and he's hitless in just six career at-bats against Imanaga.

4 days ago

Ezequiel Tovar • SS • Rockies

Ezequiel Tovar Emerging as Sneaky Waiver-Wire Target With Rising Power

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar is showing signs of life after a rough start and can provide upside for fantasy managers at the middle-infield position. The 24-year-old enters Monday hitting just .218/.265/.340 with five home runs, 24 RBI, 21 runs, and four stolen bases over 238 at-bats. However, he has been better lately, batting .224 with four homers, eight RBI, seven runs, one steal, and a .431 slugging percentage over his last 15 games. Tovar also went 3-for-6 with a double, an RBI, and a run scored in Sunday's 23-9 win over the Athletics. The average and on-base percentage remain concerns, but his 26-homer, 78-RBI season in 2024 gives the rebound some credibility. At 39% rostered on Yahoo, Tovar should be picked up in 12-team formats or deeper by fantasy managers looking for shortstop help with some power upside.

4 days ago

Zac Veen • LF • Rockies

Zac Veen Emerging as Top Prospect to Stash?

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen has spent the entire 2026 campaign with the top club in the minor leagues, but has looked rather impressive and is making a strong case to rejoin the MLB roster. During the 2025 season, Veen made his MLB debut and posted a low .118/.189/.235 slash line with one home run and one stolen base over a short 12-game stint. Most of his campaign was spent at Triple-A. This season, Veen has performed at a high level at Albuquerque and is making a strong case to join a Colorado outfield that has been decimated by injuries. So far, Veen has launched 10 home runs and swiped 13 bags while carrying an elite .322/.414/.559 line. Even though the Rockies turned to fellow outfield prospect Cole Carrigg last week, Veen still has a clear path to join the majors with Mickey Moniak, Jordan Beck, and Brenton Doyle all on the shelf. Given his five-category potential, Veen is emerging as a top outfield prospect to stash in standard leagues.

5 days ago

Willi Castro • 2B • Rockies

Willi Castro Hits Two Homers, Drives in Seven in Rockies Offensive Explosion

In the Colorado Rockies' 23-9 blowout win over the Athletics in Las Vegas in Sunday's series finale, super-utility man Willi Castro was one of the offensive standouts out of the leadoff spot. The 29-year-old Puerto Rican switch-hitter went 4-for-6 at the plate with a career-high seven RBI, three runs scored, a walk, and a strikeout to boost his season average to .278 and his OPS to .752. His first long ball on the day was a two-run shot in the second inning, and he followed that up with a grand slam in the eighth frame as the Rockies flexed their muscles against the A's pitching. Although Castro's season-long numbers aren't anything to write home about -- he's hitting .278 with five home runs, 29 RBI, 31 runs scored, five stolen bases, and a .752 OPS in 60 games -- he has picked things up in June. During the month to this point, Castro has gone 14-for-42 (.333) at the plate and has become a waiver-wire option during his hot streak in deeper leagues. Castro is currently rostered in only 17% of Yahoo leagues.

5 days ago

Hunter Goodman • C • Rockies

Hunter Goodman Reaches 20 Homers in Impressive Fashion

Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman reached the 20-homer mark on Sunday in the team's 23-9 drubbing of the Athletics in Las Vegas, going an impressive 5-for-6 at the plate with two home runs, a double, four RBI, and three runs scored to raise his season average to .250 and his OPS to .857. The Rockies did not have a shortage of offense in this one, as the 26-year-old backstop's homers accounted for two of the team's six long balls on the day. Although Goodman had gone hitless in his last 13 at-bats with nine strikeouts in his last three games, he once again proved why he's one of the best power-hitting catchers in baseball. Over 66 games this year, Goodman has delivered 20 home runs, 37 RBI, 44 runs scored, five stolen bases, and an .857 OPS in his fourth year in the majors after slashing .278/.323/.520 with an .843 OPS, 31 homers, and 91 RBI in 144 games in a breakout 2025 campaign. He's a must-start at the position with his elite power from the right side of the plate.

5 days ago

Eiberson Castellano • RP • Rockies

Rockies to Promote Prospect Eiberson Castellano, Worth a Pickup?

Colorado Rockies pitcher Eiberson Castellano has been called up to the big leagues on Saturday. The 25-year-old is set to make his MLB debut after pitching well in the minor leagues. This season, Castellano owns a 2.44 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and a 60:29 K:BB ratio across 11 appearances (10 starts) between Double-A and Triple-A. The expectation is that Castellano will work in a long relief role with Jeff Criswell being optioned to the minors. Castellano has worked as both a reliever and a starting pitcher during his time in the minors. He likely won't have fantasy value out of the bullpen, but he could be a deep league option if he sticks in the rotation.

6 days ago

Charlie Condon • LF • Rockies

Charlie Condon a Priority Target for Managers Seeking a Power Bat

Colorado Rockies first baseman/outfielder Charlie Condon was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, and he's already knocking on the door of the major leagues. The 23-year-old continues to hit the ball well in his first year at Triple-A, slashing .251/.385/.474 with 11 homers, 34 RBI, a 15.5% walk rate, a 24.2% strikeout rate, and 109 wR+. His 112.6 mph max exit velocity this year ranks in the 91st percentile, and his 105.7 mph EV90 is in the 82nd percentile. He also has an impressive 8.7% barrel rate and a 45% hard-hit rate. The idea of his right-handed power bat coming to the friendly confines of Coors Field should excite plenty of fantasy baseball managers. While there's admittedly some whiff in his game, for the most part, Condon's swing decisions are encouraging. He only chases 18.5% of the time, which ranks in the 90th percentile and is quite impressive for a power bat. It seems like his MLB debut could happen any day now, so fantasy managers should get ahead of the waiver wire rush and add Condon now.

6 days ago

Cole Carrigg • CF • Rockies

Cole Carrigg Launches Second Career Home Run, Entering Must-Roster Status?

Colorado Rockies outfielder Cole Carrigg hit his second career home run and logged three RBI in his team's 6-4 loss to the Athletics on Friday. The 24-year-old has gotten off to a hot start since making his MLB debut on Tuesday, hitting .267/.313/.800 with two home runs, four RBI, and two runs scored across 16 plate appearances. Carrigg also demonstrated elite speed at Triple-A before being promoted, hitting .338/.414/.529 with six home runs, 42 RBI, 55 runs scored, and 30 stolen bases across 257 plate appearances. With Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (oblique) currently on the 10-day injured list and yet to resume baseball activities, Carrigg should have an extended run of everyday playing time in center field with the Rockies. Particularly given his hitter-friendly home environment in Colorado, Carrigg could emerge as a valuable source of power and speed for fantasy managers and should be a priority target on the waiver wire.

7 days ago

Ezequiel Tovar • SS • Rockies

Ezequiel Tovar Dealing With Leg Soreness

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (lower leg) was a late scratch for Friday's game against the Athletics with left-calf/shin/ankle soreness from a foul ball on Sunday at Coors Field, according to Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette. With Tovar sitting out on Friday night in Las Vegas, Willi Castro made the start at shortstop and hit leadoff for Colorado against A's rookie left-hander Gage Jump. Fantasy managers should consider Tovar day-to-day for now. Check back to see if he's available to start for the Rockies for Game 2 of the series against the A's on Saturday. The 24-year-old Venezuelan shortstop has been extremely disappointing for his fantasy managers yet again in 2026. Tover had a career year in 2024, hitting .269/.295/.469 with 26 home runs, 78 RBI, a league-high 45 doubles, and six stolen bases in 157 games played, but since then, he has produced only 14 home runs in the last two seasons. He entered Friday's action with a lowly .211/.259/.332 slash line, .591 OPS, five homers, 23 RBI, 20 runs, and four steals in 66 games across 251 plate appearances. Tovar is now rostered in fewer than 50% of Yahoo leagues.

7 days ago

Chase Dollander • SP • Rockies

Chase Dollander Likely Headed for UCL Surgery

Colorado Rockies pitcher Chase Dollander (elbow) was recently transferred to the 60-day Injured List and might have thrown his last pitch this season. Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer confirmed on Friday that Dollander is likely heading for surgery to repair his UCL. The right-hander has been sidelined since May due to a sprained elbow. The injury isn't getting better for Dollander, so it sounds like the team is opting to have the surgery. It's unclear if it'll be the full Tommy John surgery or the internal brace procedure. If he does have surgery, Dollander likely won't be back on the mound until mid-season in 2027. He posted a 3.89 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and a 47:18 K:BB ratio across 10 appearances (three starts) with the Rockies this season.

7 days ago

Jake McCarthy • CF • Rockies

Jake McCarthy Remains Absent With Illness on Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Jake McCarthy (illness) is still under the weather and is sitting out of the lineup for Friday's series opener in Las Vegas against the hosting Athletics, according to MLB.com. Troy Johnston is getting another start in right field and will hit fifth for the Rockies against rookie left-hander Gage Jump. McCarthy remains day-to-day with an illness and is missing his third straight game. Hopefully, he'll be feeling good enough to return to the starting nine for Game 2 of the series in Vegas on Saturday against the A's. The 28-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder has played well this year in his first season with the Rockies, slashing .282/.326/.448 with a .775 OPS, four home runs, 27 RBI, 22 runs scored, and 11 stolen bases in his 174 at-bats. McCarthy doesn't have much pop (even at Coors Field), but his speed on the base paths makes him useful as outfield depth in deeper leagues, especially while both Mickey Moniak (ankle) and Brenton Doyle (oblique) are on the injured list. He has gone 9-for-32 (.281) with a homer, three doubles, three RBI, four runs, and a steal in seven games so far in June.

7 days ago

Sean Sullivan • RP • Pirates |

Sean Sullivan • SP • Rockies

Rockies Promote Sean Sullivan, Worth an Add Ahead of Debut?

Colorado Rockies pitching prospect Sean Sullivan is set to make his MLB debut on Friday night as his team's starter against the Athletics, per Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette. The 23-year-old has largely struggled with Triple-A Albuquerque so far this season, recording a 5-3 record with a 5.60 ERA, 1.55 ERA, and 50 strikeouts across 54 2/3 innings (11 starts). However, he's been victimized by an abnormally high 14.7% HR/fly ball rate while pitching in the extremely hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League. Sullivan was much more productive across 97 1/3 innings (18 starts) with Double-A Hartford in 2025, logging a 3.14 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with a 24.2% strikeout rate. Sullivan will pitch in a hitter-friendly environment in Colorado, which lowers his fantasy appeal. Still, the young left-hander could be worth adding off the waiver wire in deeper league formats.

7 days ago

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