The Rockies placed left-hander Brent Suter on the 15-day injured list yesterday due to a left oblique strain, and recalled righty Noah Davis from Triple-A in the corresponding move. Suter has posted his typically low strikeout rate and his 8.1% walk rate is barely above league average, but the 33-year-old has nonetheless worked to a 2.81 ERA over 41 2/3 innings out of … [Read more...] about NL West Notes: Suter, Wacha, Sheehan
Rockies Release Dinelson Lamet
The Rockies have released right-hander Dinelson Lamet, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been designated for assignment by the club last week. It’s not a shock to see Lamet end up released, given his performance and contract. Claimed off waivers from the Brewers last year, he and the Rockies agreed to an arbitration salary of $5MM for the 2023 season but … [Read more...] about Rockies Release Dinelson Lamet
Rockies’ Prospect Zac Veen Undergoes Season-Ending Hand Surgery
Top Rockies’ prospect Zac Veen posted an image of himself in the hospital (on Twitter) after an apparent left arm surgery this evening. Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports the procedure was to address ligament damage in his hand (Twitter link). According to Harding, Veen is expected to be out of action until December. Obviously, that ends his 2023 campaign. Had Veen been healthy, … [Read more...] about Rockies’ Prospect Zac Veen Undergoes Season-Ending Hand Surgery
Tigers Acquire Blair Calvo
The Rockies and Tigers swung a minor trade this afternoon as Detroit acquired the services of right-hander Blair Calvo in exchange for cash considerations. Calvo had been designated for assignment by the Rockies earlier this week to make room for catcher Jorge Alfaro on the 40-man roster. To make room for Calvo on their own 40-man, the Tigers announced they have designated … [Read more...] about Tigers Acquire Blair Calvo
George Frazier Passes Away
Former major league player and analyst George Frazier has passed away, according to an announcement from the Rockies. He was 68. After playing at the University of Oklahoma, Frazier entered pro ball as a ninth-round pick of the Brewers in the 1976 draft. While still in the minor leagues, he was traded to the Cardinals in a swap that sent catcher Buck Martinez to Milwaukee. … [Read more...] about George Frazier Passes Away