Colorado Rockies outfielder Sean Bouchard has held a .444/.444/.833 slash line with two doubles, one triple, and one home run across seven spring training contests. Bouchard underwent surgery on his hamate bone during the offseason but appears to be past this injury. Last season, the 28-year-old held a career-low .187/.290/.297 slash line with just seven doubles and one home run across 31 contests. Bouchard drew walks at a strong 11.1 percent rate but struck out at a high 30.6 percent rate. The UCLA product is currently competing for a depth role in the Colorado outfield, but a strong spring training could push him up the depth chart. Outfield prospect Jordan Beck has enjoyed an excellent start to camp and could be the favorite to win the right field job over Bouchard and Sam Hillard. Given his current placement on the depth chart, Bouchard does not carry value in any standard formats. However, if he continues to perform well in camp, he could see an increased role to open the 2025 season.
Sean Bouchard Full Healthy Entering Spring Training
According to MLB.com, Colorado Rockies outfielder Sean Bouchard (hand) underwent surgery on his hamate bone in November but is fully healthy entering spring training. Bouchard did not miss time late in the season, but it is unknown if this injury affected his performance. Last season, Bouchard appeared in just 31 games for the Rockies and held an underwhelming .187/.290/.297 line with just one home run. He generated a .167 xBA and .281 xSLG. However, he did show a strong eye at the plate as he drew walks at an 11.1 percent rate. At Triple-A, the UCLA product held a strong .324/.418/.642 slash line with 12 doubles, 11 home runs, and five stolen bases. Fantasy managers should monitor Bouchard's progress during spring training as he could compete for a starting role in one of the corner outfield spots alongside Sam Hilliard, Jordan Beck, and Nolan Jones.
Colorado Rockies outfielder Sean Bouchard (biceps) was diagnosed with a left distal biceps rupture, which means surgery. Bouchard and the Rockies are holding out hope he won't miss the entire 2023 season. He was injured in the first inning of the team's Cactus League game on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels. Even if the 26-year-old is somehow able to play this year, he's likely to miss the majority of the campaign. It's a tough break for the young outfielder, as he had a shot to see valuable playing time for the Rockies after making his MLB debut in 2022. In 27 games last season, he hit .297/.454/.500 with a .954 OPS, three home runs and 11 RBI in a small sample size of 97 plate appearances.
Colorado Rockies outfielder Sean Bouchard (arm) exited Wednesday's game due to a biceps injury. Bouchard was removed in the first inning after experiencing pain in his left bicep during an at-bat. The Rockies are hoping that it is not a concerning matter, and he should return to the lineup soon. The 26-year-old spent four seasons in the Rockies system before getting promoted in 2022 for 27 games. He made 97 plate appearances and slashed .297/.454/.500 with a 157 OPS+. He also hit three home runs and drove in 11 runs. The San Diego native has already shown maturity as a hitter in the big leagues, which is simply a carryover from his success in the minors. Bouchard amassed a 1.038 OPS with Triple-A Albuquerque before being promoted to the big leagues. He could be an under-the-radar option in the outfield if his bat continues to contribute.
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