The Rockies will lean on veteran starters to start 2026, while the club’s hopeful ace-in-waiting bides his time in the bullpen.
Ryan Feltner of the Colorado Rockies pitches against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at Coors Field in Denver on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. The Rockies will lean on veteran starters to start 2026, while the club’s hopeful ace-in-waiting bides his time in the bullpen.
Colorado manager Warren Schaeffer announced the club’s starting rotation on Sunday. Native southpaw Kyle Freeland will get his franchise-record fifth opening day start on Friday in Miami,the club’s first-round pick in 2023 who debuted last season, begins the season as a reliever. As a rookie, Dollander flashed signs of dominance, but also scuffled and posted a 6.52 ERA in 21 starts. He figures to be the first man into the rotation in the case of injury or poor performance over the first couple months.There are no surprises among that group of positional players. Of note, Rumfield grabbed ahold of the vacant first base job with Kris Bryantwith ongoing back issues. Rumfield, acquired by Colorado on Jan. 28 in a trade with the Yankees in exchange for right-hander Angel Chivilli, has hit .286 with a team-high four homers this spring.Why Rockies’ Walker Monfort wanted manager Warren Schaeffer to return | JournalRockies’ Charlie Condon flashes star power but MLB debut not imminent | Journal One positional roster spot is to be determined this week, as utility Tyler Freeman has been hampered by a back injury during spring training. If he’s not ready for Friday, first baseman/outfielder Troy Johnston will likely take his place on the roster.In addition to Schaeffer’s announcements, Colorado made several roster moves on Sunday. The Rockies optioned catcher Braxton Fulford to Triple-A Albuquerque and re-assigned infielder Nicky Lopez, left-hander Parker Mushinski and utility Chad Stevens to minor-league camp. The club has 36 active players remaining in big-league camp, including four non-roster invitees. Following the Rockies’ first road trip in Miami and Toronto, Colorado comes to Coors Field for its home opener on Friday, April 3, against the Phillies.Denver eye doctor puts Cheesman Park penthouse on the real estate market for $5.8MKwame Spearman exits Denver Book Society after community backlashAs Medicaid costs rise, should Colorado charge fees on large employers that don't insure all workers?PharmaCann closing Denver cannabis grow facility, laying off 132
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