German Marquez suffered a left hamstring injury during conditioning drills, though Rockies manager Bud Black told The Denver Post’s Patrick Saunders and other reporters that Marquez was able to do some light running on Friday and play catch. The injury seems minor enough that Marquez expressed hope that he could still pitch for his native Venezuela during the second round of … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Marquez, Kopech, White
Antonio Senzatela Targeting May Return From ACL Surgery
Rockies starter Antonio Senzatela had an unfortunate end to his 2022 season. The right-hander tore the ACL in his left knee while attempting to track down a grounder in mid-August. He underwent surgery that initially came with a six-to-eight month recovery timetable. Six months removed from the injury, it seems things are mostly on the expected course. Danielle Allentuck of the … [Read more...] about Antonio Senzatela Targeting May Return From ACL Surgery
Rockies Sign Manager Bud Black To One-Year Extension
The Rockies have signed manager Bud Black to a one-year extension through the 2024 season, Black himself announced at Rockies camp this morning (Twitter link via Danielle Allentuck of the Denver Gazette). The 2023 season will be the seventh at the Rockies’ helm for the 65-year-old Black, who’s thus far compiled a 417-453 record in that role. That losing mark is many ways … [Read more...] about Rockies Sign Manager Bud Black To One-Year Extension
Randal Grichuk Undergoes Sports Hernia Surgery
Rockies outfielder Randal Grichuk tells Thomas Harding of MLB.com that he underwent surgery for a bilateral sports hernia a week ago. Grichuk said that he could be ready to return to game action in about six weeks in a best-case scenario. Since Opening Day is roughly six weeks away, it’s possible he could be ready by then, but it seems that missing some time will now be a … [Read more...] about Randal Grichuk Undergoes Sports Hernia Surgery
Nestor Cortes Diagnosed With Grade 2 Hamstring Strain
Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes has withdrawn from the World Baseball Classic due to an injured hamstring, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The injury is actually a Grade 2 hamstring strain, per Andy Martino of SNY, and Cortes will not throw off a mound for the next two weeks. Kyle Freeland of the Rockies will take the vacated spot on the Team USA roster, reports … [Read more...] about Nestor Cortes Diagnosed With Grade 2 Hamstring Strain