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Kyle Freeland • SP • Rockies

Rockies Place Kyle Freeland on 15-Day Injured List With Shoulder Inflammation

The Colorado Rockies announced on Wednesday that they placed left-hander Kyle Freeland (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 13) with left-shoulder inflammation. The team reinstated left-hander Jose Quintana (hamstring) from the 15-day IL in a corresponding move, and he will start Wednesday's game on the road against the Houston Astros. It's unclear if the 32-year-old Freeland will be ready to return from the IL when he's eligible near the end of this month. Freeland was pitching well in the early going in 2026, allowing only four earned runs with four walks and 13 strikeouts in 15 2/3 innings pitched in his first three starts. He was scratched from his last scheduled start over the weekend on Sunday in San Diego due to shoulder tightness. If it's just inflammation bothering Freeland and nothing else, this shouldn't be an extended stay on the IL. For at least several turns through the starting rotation, the veteran Quintana will get another shot with the Rockies.

6 hours ago

Jose Quintana • SP • Rockies

Jose Quintana Activated and Starting on Wednesday

The Colorado Rockies announced on Wednesday that they activated left-hander Jose Quintana (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list. Quintana will make the start on Wednesday against the Houston Astros. It will be his second start of the year for Colorado after allowing two earned runs with four walks and two strikeouts in a no-decision in 4 1/3 innings of work against the Miami Marlins on March 29. The 37-year-old veteran southpaw didn't make any minor-league rehab starts, so he will most likely be on a pretty short leash and won't be in play for a win or quality start for fantasy managers. Quintana is in his 15th major-league season and doesn't have much upside, especially with a 20.6% career strikeout rate. The Astros offense is second in team OPS (.802), so it's a bad matchup for Quintana to be returning to. For now, he'll take the rotation spot of left-hander Kyle Freeland, who landed on the IL on Wednesday with shoulder inflammation.

6 hours ago

Hunter Goodman • C • Rockies

Hunter Goodman Homers Twice in Loss to Astros

Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman had a big day at the plate on Tuesday in the team's 7-6 loss to the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Goodman went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs, but he also struck out three times. It was Goodman's sixth multi-homer game of his career and his first since July 1 of the 2025 season. It was nice to see the 26-year-old show off his power after an injury scare last week in San Diego when he was hit by a pitch in the hand. Goodman is now hitting .254 (15-for-59) on the year with four home runs, seven RBI, 12 runs scored, a stolen base, five walks, and a league-leading 26 home runs in 17 games played. He also has six hits in his last nine games and is batting .296 with three homers and five RBI during that span. Despite the strikeouts, Goodman proved last year that he has elite power at the catching position by hitting 31 long balls in 144 games for the Rockies in his first full season in the big leagues.

12 hours ago

Charlie Condon • LF • Rockies

Charlie Condon Continues to Knock on MLB Door in Week 3

Colorado Rockies first base prospect Charlie Condon continues to remain a high-end stash target among hitting prospects in Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season. Condon was given an opportunity to break camp with the MLB roster, but fell short in the competition as TJ Rumfield has served as the primary first baseman. However, during his first taste of Triple-A ball, the former third overall pick has looked more than comfortable and could push to join the Rockies in the near future. Across 10 games, Condon has launched four home runs while carrying a .325/.428/.675 slash line. During the 2025 campaign, the former Georgia standout went deep just 14 times over 99 games, primarily with High-A and Double-A. Seeing Condon continue to progress while facing the top pitching in the minor leagues is a very positive sign. Given that the Rockies lack much depth on their roster, Condon could debut in the first half, and his power potential playing in Coors Field makes him a worthy stash option in all 12+ team formats.

2 days ago

Kyle Freeland • SP • Rockies

Kyle Freeland Scratched Due to Shoulder Soreness

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (shoulder) was scratched from his start on Sunday against the San Diego Padres. Right-handed reliever Jimmy Herget started the game in his absence, but fellow right-hander Valente Bellozo handled the bulk of the innings with five runs on eight hits (including two homers), four walks, and three strikeouts over 4.1 innings of work. Losing Freeland is brutal for the Rockies, as he had been one of their most dependable starters so far. Through three games, he owns a 2.30 ERA, 7.47 K/9, and 2.30 BB/9. Two of his three starts have come away from Coors Field, which could be part of the reason for his solid results, as well as his 0.57 HR/9 and 50% ground ball rate. He has also tapped into a little more velocity, averaging 92.2 mph on his fastball. That's the third-highest average fastball velocity of his career, as well as his highest mark since 2020. It remains to be seen whether Freeland will miss additional time due to his new shoulder issue. At the very least, it's a situation worth monitoring in the coming days.

3 days ago

Mickey Moniak • RF • Rockies

Mickey Moniak has Multi-Homer Game in San Diego

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak had a fun homecoming in the third game of the series in San Diego on Saturday against the Padres in a 9-4 loss at Petco Park. Moniak, who went to high school in the San Diego area, went 4-for-4 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI, and a strikeout to raise his season average to .300 and his OPS to 1.113. The 27-year-old former first overall pick in 2016 by the Philadelphia Phillies has found a home in Colorado, at least against right-handed pitching. Moniak broke out in 2025 in his first year with the team, slashing .270/.306/.518 with an .824 OPS, 24 home runs, 68 RBI, 62 runs scored, and nine stolen bases in 461 plate appearances over 135 games. His two homers on Saturday night brought him to five on the year while also adding nine RBI. Although he has limitations against lefties (.491 career OPS), he has become a post-hype prospect, especially in the hitter-friendly environment at Coors Field. Moniak is only rostered in 15% of Yahoo leagues, but he should attract more interest to close out the week after his two-homer game on Saturday.

3 days ago

Hunter Goodman • C • Rockies

Hunter Goodman Leaves Thursday Night's Game With Finger Injury

Thomas Harding of MLB.com reported Thursday night that Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman left Thursday's game with a right middle finger laceration after being hit by a pitch in the sixth inning. The Rockies' catcher's status will likely be updated ahead of Friday's second contest of the four-game series in San Diego. Before leaving the contest, Goodman was hitless in two plate appearances. Brett Sullivan entered for Goodman after the injury and finished the contest behind the dish. Fantasy managers will want to keep tabs on Goodman's status on Friday to see what his availability may be for the rest of the weekend or if a trip to the injury list is a possibility. Fantasy managers in daily lineups will want to try to prepare for a backup plan at catcher for the weekend. Goodman has had a slow start to the 2026 season, slashing .239/.327/.391 with two home runs, four RBI, five runs, and one stolen base.

5 days ago

Charlie Condon • LF • Rockies

Charlie Condon Hits Third Home Run of Season, Emerging as Top Hitter to Stash

Colorado Rockies corner infielder/outfielder prospect Charlie Condon went 3-for-6 in his second game back at Triple-A Albuquerque after having a cyst removed, smacking his third home run of the season, and crossing the plate three times. Perhaps just as notable is that it was the first time this season that the right-handed hitter did not strike out in a game. The Rockies' second-ranked prospect is now 10-for-28 (.357) through seven games, and although the strikeouts remain on the high side (27.3 percent), he's hitting well and continuing to draw walks at an above-average rate (12.1 percent). If that trend continues, the former third-overall draft pick should get his call to the majors sooner rather than later. The 6-foot-5 slugger's power will be an asset at Coors Field, and managers looking for some home run and RBI production should consider stashing the 22-year-old in advance of a future call-up.

6 days ago

Jimmy Herget • RP • Rockies

Jimmy Herget to Open for Rockies on Thursday in San Diego

Colorado Rockies right-hander Jimmy Herget is scheduled to serve as the team's opener for Thursday's series opener at Petco Park against the division-rival San Diego Padres, according to the team. Herget is likely to only pitch an inning or two on Thursday, so he won't be a recommended fantasy streamer in any format. Right-hander Chase Dollander figures to see the bulk of the innings in this one after Herget leaves the game. The 32-year-old Herget will hope to keep up the strong work early in the 2026 season, as he's allowed just an earned run on four hits while walking none and striking out six with a save in six innings out of the bullpen. Dollander, 24, comes into Thursday's contest with a 5.40 ERA and 1.44 WHIP with 11 punchouts and three walks in 8 1/3 frames over two relief appearances. Neither Herget nor Dollander will be popular streaming options for fantasy managers against a Padres team that is starting to swing the bats better.

6 days ago

Brenton Doyle • CF • Rockies

Is Brenton Doyle a Drop Candidate?

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle has gotten off to a very slow start to the 2026 season. The 27-year-old righty is hitting just .139 (5-for-36) through his first 12 games with no home runs, one double, and 15 strikeouts. His 38.5% K% is up over ten percentage points from last season, and his hard-hit rate has slipped to 42.9% with a 0.0% barrel rate. Doyle does have two stolen bases, but he is not putting the ball in play enough to take full advantage of his speed. With his home games at Coors Field, Doyle will always have the potential to go on a hot streak and be fantasy relevant for a stretch. Still, given his current struggles, he's definitely droppable for now in shallow leagues where waiver-wire options are starting the season in much better form.

6 days ago

TJ Rumfield • 1B • Rockies

TJ Rumfield Continues to Produce, Worth a Deep-League Pickup?

Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield stayed hot at the plate on Tuesday, going 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in the 5-1 win over the Astros. He's got back-to-back multi-hit efforts and has hit safely in eight of the 10 games he's started. The 6-foot-5 slugger is now batting .389 with two home runs, seven RBI, and six runs scored, along with better-than-average strikeout (17.5 percent) and walk rates (10.0 percent), good for a .478 wOBA and 191 wRC+. The left-handed slugger hit for average (.285) and power (16 home runs) last year at Triple-A in the Yankees' organization, with similar strikeout and walk rates, so this isn't totally out of nowhere for the Virginia Tech product. However, with a high BABIP of .444, along with an xBA of .287 and xwOBA of .369, there could be some regression coming. Still, with the skills he's shown and playing half of his games at Coors Field, there are plenty of reasons for the 25-year-old to be rostered in deeper leagues; he's available in 95 percent of Yahoo! leagues.

7 days ago

Mickey Moniak • RF • Rockies

Mickey Moniak Goes Deep Again on Tuesday, Viewed As Top Waiver-Wire Target

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak launched his third home run of the season on Tuesday in a 5-1 win over the Houston Astros. Moniak now has three home runs in his last three games and is pushing to secure his everyday role with Colorado after posting an .824 OPS in 135 games last season. The 27-year-old also hit 24 home runs last year, 10 more than any previous season, signaling potential for more to come from the young lefty. Moniak is now slashing .278/.278/.778 with a 1.056 OPS in five games this season and is enjoying a power surge early as he looks to take the next step offensively.

7 days ago

Charlie Condon • LF • Rockies

Can Charlie Condon Reach the Majors Early This Season?

Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Charlie Condon (undisclosed) has not played in a game at Triple-A Albuquerque since April 1 after having a cyst removed, but the ailment isn't expected to keep him out of the lineup much longer. So far in five games for the Isotopes, the former third-overall draft pick has three multi-hit efforts, going 7-for-18 (.389) with a double, two home runs, a stolen base, and a 3:7 BB:K. This comes on the heels of a successful showing in the Cactus League, where he hit .385 with three home runs in 39 at-bats and a productive campaign in the Arizona Fall League (AFL), where he batted .337 with a double, two triples, and a home run in 22 games. If the 6-foot-5 slugger can show some improved ability to strikeout less, which he has done in the AFL and during spring training, then he could make the case for an early-season call-up. T.J. Rumfield is performing admirably at first base for Colorado, but Condon could potentially man left field for the underwhelming Jake McCarthy or work as the team's designated hitter. Power-needy managers in deeper leagues could consider stashing the 22-year-old away before his eventual call-up.

Apr 7

Mickey Moniak • RF • Rockies

Mickey Moniak Goes Yard Twice Against his Old Team

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak put on a show against his former team, the Philadelphia Phillies, in Sunday's 4-1 victory at Coors Field. Moniak finished the day 2-for-4 with two solo home runs and a strikeout. Both of Moniak's long balls came against veteran right-hander Taijuan Walker, who allowed a total of three homers on the day. The 27-year-old left-handed hitter began the 2026 regular season on the 10-day injured list due to a finger injury, but he's back now and is looking for an encore after a career year in Colorado in 2025. The former first overall pick by the Phillies in 2016 hit .270/.306/.518 with an .824 OPS, 24 home runs, 68 RBI, 62 runs scored, and nine stolen bases in his 135 games last year in his first year with the Rockies. In his first three games in 2026, he's gone 3-for-9 with the two home runs. At least at hitter-friendly Coors Field, Moniak can be a nice depth outfielder in fantasy baseball who will play regularly against right-handed pitching.

Apr 6

Mickey Moniak • RF • Rockies

Mickey Moniak Activated and Starting on Friday Against Phillies

The Colorado Rockies activated outfielder Mickey Moniak (finger) from the 10-day injured list on Friday, and he will hit third in the team's home opener at Coors Field against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Aaron Nola, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Moniak is hitting third in the batting order. The 27-year-old will be making his 2026 season debut after suffering a right ring finger sprain just before the start of the regular season. The former first overall pick by the Phillies in 2016 had a breakout season in 2025 with the Rockies, slashing .270/.306/.518 with an .824 OPS, 24 home runs, 68 RBI, 62 runs scored, and nine stolen bases in 461 plate appearances over 135 games played. He definitely receives a boost in hitter-friendly Coors Field in the high altitude in Denver, and he should be a lineup regular for Colorado against right-handed pitchers. Moniak has never faced Nola in his six-year major-league career.

Apr 3

Jose Quintana • SP • Rockies

Jose Quintana Gets Placed on Injured List

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jose Quintana (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day Injured List on Thursday, retroactive to Monday. The veteran southpaw allowed two earned runs across 4.1 innings of work during his season debut on Sunday. He appears to have suffered a right hamstring strain during that start, which will knock him out for a few weeks. The severity of the injury is unknown right now, so it's unclear if Quintana will need any longer than the 15 days on the IL. In a corresponding move, right-hander Valente Bellozo has been recalled to take Quintana's spot in the starting rotation. Neither pitcher figures to offer much upside in terms of fantasy value, so Quintana can likely be dropped for a healthy arm.

Apr 2

Mickey Moniak • RF • Rockies

Mickey Moniak Could be Activated Ahead of Friday's Game

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak (finger) is expected to be activated from the Injured List ahead of Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Rockies made some moves on Thursday, but still have an open roster spot ahead of this contest. With that being said, it seems likely the Rockies are keeping that open to activate Moniak before game-time. The 27-year-old has missed the first six games of the season due to a sprained finger. He'll hopefully be ready to go for the home series opener, but fantasy managers should check back ahead of first pitch. Last season, Moniak slashed .270/.306/.518 with a career-high 24 home runs and 68 RBI in 135 games with the Rockies. He could offer value in mixed leagues, but Moniak isn't a must-have player.

Apr 2

Tyler Freeman • RF • Rockies

Tyler Freeman Reinstated From 10-Day Injured List

The Colorado Rockies announced that utilityman Tyler Freeman (back) will be reinstated from the 10-day injured list, effective April 1. Backup catcher Braxton Fulford is being optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Freeman started the 2026 season on the IL due to back inflammation, which limited him to just eight games in spring training. With a profile that emphasizes contact ability and speed, Freeman hit just two home runs in 110 games in 2025, but finished with a batting average of .281, 50 runs scored, and 18 stolen bases. The right-handed batter's career-long numbers favored a reverse split, but last season he showed vast improvements against southpaws, and he hit .291 against lefties. The Rockies used Freeman mainly at second base and right field last season, but the 26-year-old also has experience at third base and center field from his three seasons with the Guardians. He should be a regular when the Rockies face left-handed starters, and his versatility in the field will allow him to pick up an occasional start in between.

Apr 1

Ryan Feltner • SP • Rockies

Ryan Feltner Removed from Start on Tuesday Due to Glute Contusion

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Ryan Feltner (glute) was removed from his start on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays due to a glute contusion. The 29-year-old was hit by a comebacker off the bat of Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez, so Feltner hopefully won't be forced to miss any significant time. Before the injury, Feltner pitched three scoreless innings with four strikeouts while allowing just one hit and one walk. Feltner was limited to just 53 total innings split between the big leagues and Triple-A in 2025 due to a back injury, so getting removed from his first start of 2026 early is surely not the beginning to the year he was hoping for. In his last full season of work in 2024, Feltner pitched to a 4.49 ERA and 1.34 WHIP with three wins and 138 strikeouts across 162 1/3 innings (30 starts). If he does end up missing any time, right-hander Gabriel Hughes could be the favorite to take his place in the Colorado rotation. Neither Feltner nor Hughes carries any fantasy appeal in anything but the very deepest of league formats.

Mar 31

Brenton Doyle • CF • Rockies

Brenton Doyle Gets the Day Off Amid Hitless Start to Season

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Leadoff hitter Jake McCarthy will patrol center field in his absence. Doyle has been off to a woeful start offensively, going 0-for-11 with one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts. His .168 xBA suggests he's been only a little unlucky. Doyle has always been someone whose glove offers more value than his bat, but a three-game hitless streak is still concerning. He'll get the day off Monday to reset as the Rockies face off against Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Cody Ponce. If this is just a day off rather than a pure benching, he should get back into the lineup on Tuesday against veteran righty Max Scherzer.

Mar 30

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