ANTONIO SENZATELA NEWS

Roughed up in loss Senzatela (0-1) took the loss against the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing seven runs (six earned) on six hits and four walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out three.

Impact Senzatela managed to get through the first inning unscathed before being charged with at least one run in each of the next four frames -- with the latter run coming across on a three-run shot from Teoscar Hernandez after the right-hander was relieved with one out in the fifth. The six earned runs allowed easily marked a season high for Senzatela, who's now failed to make it through five innings in two of his three starts on the campaign. He also issued a season-high four walks Saturday and he's now given up multiple free passes in all three of his outings in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani leads Dodgers against the Rockies after 4-hit outing

The Los Angeles Dodgers play the Colorado Rockies after Shohei Ohtani had four hits on Friday in an 11-4 win over the Rockies

SEPTEMBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Effective against Dodgers Senzatela did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Dodgers, allowing one run on five hits and two walks while striking out two over five innings.

Impact The Rockies gave Senzatela a quick 3-0 lead in the first and he departed after five innings with a 4-1 lead with his only mistake being a fourth inning solo home run by Teoscar Hernandez. Senzatela is in search of his first win since the 2022 season and was let down by his bullpen after they gave up three in the seventh and two more in the ninth. He'll have one more chance in a rematch with the Dodgers in Colorado this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers take on the Rockies in series rubber match

Both the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies beat Diamondbacks 3-2 on 9th-inning error as Senzatela returns from Tommy John surgery

Brenton Doyle scored the winning run on a ninth-inning throwing error, and Colorado dealt a blow to the Arizona Diamondbacks’ playoff chances with a 3-2 win in a game that marked t...

SEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes three innings in season debut Senzatala came away with a no decision Monday against the Diamondbacks. He allowed two runs on four hits and two walks over three innings. He struck out two.

Impact The story of the night for Senzatela was just getting back on the mound, as he was making his first appearance since May 2023 due to Tommy John surgery. He allowed a triple and a home run to the first two batters he faced, but then settled in nicely to get through three innings of work. The 29-year-old threw 67 pitches and could see his workload ramp up in his next few turns in the rotation.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Senzatela returns from Tommy John surgery, pitches 3 innings in first Rockies start in 16 months

Antonio Senzatela returned to a big league mound for the first time in 16 months, flashing solid form at times but also showing some rust

SEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated ahead of season debut The Rockies activated Senzatela (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Monday.

Impact Senzatela has completed the long road back from Tommy John surgery last July, as he's set to make his season debut Monday against the Diamondbacks. The veteran right-hander had maxes of four innings and 68 pitches in his five rehab starts and the Rockies will keep a close eye on his workload in the final two weeks.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies play the Diamondbacks in first of 3-game series

The Colorado Rockies open a three-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday

SEPTEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antonio Senzatela makes return as Rockies host Diamondbacks The 2023 version of the Colorado Rockies was young but felt good about its starting rotation.Then the injuries began piling up, with German...

SEPTEMBER 16 • KANSASCITY.COM

Making 2024 debut Monday Senzatela (elbow) will be activated from the 60-day injured list to start Monday's game against the Diamondbacks at Coors Field, MLB.com reports.

Impact Senzatela has been on the IL all season while recovering from the Tommy John surgery he underwent last July, but after completing his lengthy rehab process, he appears poised to make two or three starts with the Rockies before the 2024 campaign comes to a close. Manager Bud Black said that there will be a "harness" on Senzatela in his 2024 debut Monday, so the right-hander likely won't be asked to throw much more than 70 pitches against Arizona. Over the course of his five rehab outings between stops at High-A Spokane and Double-A Hartford, Senzatela maxed out at 68 pitches and posted a 5.29 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 18:4 K:BB across 17 innings.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Builds up to 68 pitches Senzatela allowed five earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five across 3.2 innings to take the loss in a rehab outing Sunday with Double-A Hartford.

Impact Senzatela took a step back in his results in the shaky outing, but he also ramped up to 68 pitches. That was the highest mark of his five rehab starts, and he appears to be on track for activation in the final weeks of the season.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Another four-inning outing Senzatela (elbow) allowed two hits and struck out three with no walks across four scoreless innings in a rehab start with Double-A Hartford on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact This outing marked Senzatela's fourth start during his rehab stint and was his most effective. He still built up to only 52 pitches, so he'll likely need at least one more start in the minors before being activated.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Continues progress Senzatela (elbow) completed four innings while allowing three earned runs on five hits and a walk while striking out five in a rehab outing with Double-Hartford on Thursday, MLB.co...

Impact Senzatela was hitting 94 mph with his fastball and generally came away feeling positive from the outing. He will take another turn through the Hartford rotation and has the potential to return to the Rockies rotation this season.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab shifting to Double-A Senzatela (elbow) will make his next rehab outing with Double-A Hartford at some point this week, MLB.com reports.

Impact Senzatela made two appearances with High-A Spokane, working 2.1 and three innings, respectively. His last outing came Friday, so he won't take the mound any earlier than Wednesday of the current week. Senzatela is aiming for a potential return to the mound late this season.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab assignment begins Tuesday Senzatela (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with High-A Spokane, MLB.com reports.

Impact Senzatela will report to the Rockies' Northwest League affiliate after he tossed one inning in a simulated game at the organization's spring training complex in Scottsdale, Ariz. this past week. His outing Tuesday will mark his first action in affiliated ball since May 10, 2023, with Senzatela getting Tommy John surgery just over two months after that date. Senzatela has seemingly navigated the long recovery process free of setbacks and will now gradually built back up during his rehab assignment. He's scheduled to cover two innings Tuesday and could be ready to make his return from the 60-day injured list in late August or early September.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for rehab assignment Senzatela (elbow) is likely to begin a rehab assignment Aug. 8, MLB.com reports.

Impact Senzatela threw a simulated game Sunday and totaled 28 pitches while throwing his entire arsenal. He'll now head to the Arizona Complex League and will be seeing his first game action since May of 2023.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing sim innings Senzatela (elbow) will throw a simulated inning over the weekend, MLB.com reports.

Impact Senzatela threw a simulated inning Wednesday and rebounded well. If his progress continues, the Rockies plan to send him on a lengthy rehab assignment as his next step.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

To face hitters soon Senzatela (elbow) completed a bullpen session Friday and is nearing his his live batting practice session, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

Impact Senzatela has been working his way back from Tommy John Surgery he had last July and is set to make the next step in his recovery by facing batters. After facing live hitters, the next objective would be for Senzatela to begin a minor-league rehab stint, but it's likely he'll throw multiple BP sessions before being sent out on an assignment. A clearer timetable for return should be available once he's cleared for game action.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

To face hitters soon Senzatela (elbow) completed a bullpen session Friday and is nearing a live batting practice session, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

Impact Senzatela has been working his way back from Tommy John surgery performed last July. The right-hander will likely throw multiple BP sessions before being sent out on a rehab assignment. A timeline for his return should become clearer once he's ready for game action.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Breaking balls thrown Tuesday Senzatela (elbow) threw breaking balls during a bullpen Tuesday for the first time since Tommy John surgery last July, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

Impact Senzatela was cleared to throw breaking balls following his previous session Saturday in which he threw fastballs and changeups. The 29-year-old may throw live batting practice for the first time next week when the Rockies play on the road. The righty has a reasonable return timeline of September.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Building workload Senzatela (elbow) threw between 30 and 35 pitches in a bullpen session Saturday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Senzatela threw his fastball and changeup during the session with the goal of building up his stamina. He is expected to be cleared to throw breaking balls in the coming days, at which time he could also begin to face live hitters.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Return in 2025 likely Rockies GM Bill Schmidt said Sunday that Senzatela (elbow) isn't expected to pitch for the Rockies in 2024, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact The right-hander underwent Tommy John surgery last July and is expected to miss the full 2024 campaign. Schmidt indicated Senzatela could be ready for rehab games at Triple-A before the end of the season, but he isn't expected to be a factor at the major-league level.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies RHP Antonio Senzatela needs Tommy John surgery Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela will have season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.

JULY 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Requires Tommy John surgery Senzatala (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact The news effectively puts an end to Senzatela's season after he landed on the injured list May 12 with a sprained UCL. He'll finish the year with a 4.70 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 7.2 innings over just two starts. The 28-year-old righty will be held out until at least late 2024.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE