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Now that he is finally back and fully healthy for the first time since 2022, Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela is looking better than ever. Following a solid 2021, the Rockies signed him to a five-year extension worth $50.5 million. It has been a long road for Senzatela since signing that extension. He suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in August 2022, followed … [Read more...] about Reflecting on a Stellar Spring for Rockies Right-Hander Antonio Senzatela

Nolan Jones is going back to where his career began. In a surprising move, the Colorado Rockies traded Jones to the Cleveland Guardians for utility player Tyler Freeman, per multiple sources. The young outfielder spent 2023-24 with Colorado after a brief stint with the Guardians in 2022. Two years later, the two sides have reunited on a deal involving Jones again. Both Freeman … [Read more...] about Rockies Make Surprising Move, Trading Young Outfielder to Guardians

Colorado Rockies LHP Kyle Freeland will start on Opening Day for the fourth time in his career on March 28 at the Tampa Bay Rays, per Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post. It is the second straight year Freeland is the opening day starter for Colorado. The start places Freeland as the franchise leader for Opening Day starts. Breaking a tie with teammate Germán Márquez, per … [Read more...] about Veteran Left-Hander Announced as Rockies Opening Day Starter

Outfielder Charlie Condon, the Colorado Rockies’ third overall pick in the 2024 draft, will have a delayed start to 2025. Per Thomas Harding of MLB.com, Condon suffered a left wrist injury Tuesday when he dove for a catch against the Athletics in his first game this spring. The good news for Colorado and Condon is that there is no structural damage to their number two prospect. … [Read more...] about Rockies Prospect Charlie Condon Out Several Weeks with Wrist Injury

In MLB.com’s initial rankings, the Colorado Rockies farm system ranked 18th out of 30 clubs. That is a significant drop from their 2024 midseason ranking of 12th. The initial 2025 ranking is more in line with the 2024 preseason ranking of 21st for Colorado. The Rockies have two prospects in the MLB Pipeline top 100; both ranked first and second, respectively, in the Rockies’ … [Read more...] about The Current Outlook for the Rockies Farm System