The Rockies have claimed catcher Austin Wynns from the Dodgers, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The backstop had been designated for assignment earlier this week. The Rockies had a couple of vacancies on their 40-man and won’t need to make a corresponding move in that respect, though Wynns is out of options and they will need to open an active roster spot for … [Read more...] about Rockies Claim Austin Wynns From Dodgers
Rockies Exploring Rotation Additions
The Rockies’ starting pitching has, rather predictably, been a major weakness in 2023, with their rotation’s collective 5.94 ERA ranking 28th in the Majors. Colorado starters have baseball’s second-lowest strikeout rate (17.4%), seventh-highest walk rate (9.5%), third-highest HR/9 mark (1.85) and the third-fewest innings (141). Even at full strength, the Rockies’ rotation never … [Read more...] about Rockies Exploring Rotation Additions
Germán Márquez To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Rockies right-hander Germán Márquez will require Tommy John surgery, he tells reporters, including Danielle Allentuck of the Denver Gazette. Needless to say, it’s a very unfortunate piece of news for both the pitcher and the team. Márquez has been the club’s best pitcher in recent years, posting a 4.41 ERA in 1,016 career innings. Given that he plays his home games at the … [Read more...] about Germán Márquez To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Rockies Place Noah Davis On 15-Day IL, Recall Nick Mears
Per a team announcement, the Rockies have placed right-hander Noah Davis on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. In a corresponding move, the club has recalled right-hander Nick Mears from Triple-A Albuquerque. The loss of Davis is yet another blow to a Rockies rotation that has already lost German Marquez and has been without Antonio Senzatela since the end … [Read more...] about Rockies Place Noah Davis On 15-Day IL, Recall Nick Mears
Rockies Reinstate Randal Grichuk From 10-Day IL, DFA Ty Blach
The Rockies announced that outfielder Randal Grichuk has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. To create room on the active roster, Colorado designated left-hander Ty Blach for assignment. Grichuk underwent surgery in early February to correct a bilateral sports hernia, and the outfielder’s recovery sidelined him through all of Spring Training. As a result, Grichuk … [Read more...] about Rockies Reinstate Randal Grichuk From 10-Day IL, DFA Ty Blach