It’s been more than a months since we last checked in on this year’s group of Rule 5 draftees and how they’re faring around the league. Fifteen players were selected in the 2022 Rule 5 Draft — those unfamiliar with the event can read up on the specifics here — and since last check there have been a few notable developments among the group. Let’s take a look… Currently on a … [Read more...] about Rule 5 Draft Update: May 2023
Rockies Notes: Kauffmann, Rolison, Anderson
The Rockies don’t have a starting pitcher listed for Friday’s game against the Rangers yet, as the team’s rotation has been decimated by injuries through the first quarter of the season. MLB.com’s Thomas Harding tweets that 25-year-old righty Karl Kauffmann was scratched from his most recent Triple-A start, however, and is expected to make his big league debut Friday. He’d need … [Read more...] about Rockies Notes: Kauffmann, Rolison, Anderson
Rockies To Select Karl Kauffmann
The Rockies are selecting the contract of right-hander Karl Kauffmann, tweets Danielle Allentuck of the Denver Gazette. Riley Pint is being optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque to open a spot on the active roster. Colorado will need to make a corresponding 40-man roster transaction, though that’s likely to be accomplished by transferring Germán Márquez from the 15-day to the 60-day … [Read more...] about Rockies To Select Karl Kauffmann
Rockies Likely To Place C.J. Cron On 10-Day Injured List
C.J. Cron left today’s game with back spasms, as the Rockies first baseman was in visible discomfort while slowly leaving the batter’s box after a pop-up in the third inning. Cron took only a few steps before stopping completely, and Mike Moustakas took over for Cron at first base when the Rox took the field in the top of the fourth. Following the game, manager Bud Black told … [Read more...] about Rockies Likely To Place C.J. Cron On 10-Day Injured List
Rockies Select Fernando Abad, Place C.J. Cron On IL
The Rockies announced they’ve selected the contract of left-hander Fernando Abad and recalled infielder/outfielder Michael Toglia from Triple-A Albuquerque. In corresponding moves, first baseman C.J. Cron was placed on the 10-day injured list while right-hander Nick Mears was placed on the 15-day IL, retroactive to May 12, due to a left oblique strain. There was already a … [Read more...] about Rockies Select Fernando Abad, Place C.J. Cron On IL