Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies - News - May 16, 2026

Gabriel Moreno - Plates three runs Friday Moreno went 2-for-5 with a double, three RBI and a run scored in Friday's win over the Rockies.

Impact Moreno kicked things off with a two-run single in the top of the first inning and later added an RBI double in the seventh. This was Moreno's second consecutive game with multiple hits, and he's beginning to show signs of ending his slump. Moreno has hit just .179 with a .522 OPS, a homer, seven RBI and 13 strikeouts across 39 at-bats this month.

11 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Freeland - Can't escape fourth inning Freeland (1-5) was tagged with the loss Friday against the Diamondbacks, allowing seven runs on eight hits and four walks across 3.2 innings. He struck out three.

Impact Freeland had a woeful outing Friday, and by the end of the first inning, he had already given up six runs. While Freeland settled down afterward, the damage was already done. The veteran southpaw enjoyed a strong start to the season, but the wheels have fallen off of late. This was the fourth straight outing in which he allowed at least four earned runs, posting an 11.50 ERA with a 2.17 WHIP and an 18:8 K:BB across 18 innings over that dreadful stretch. Freeland is scheduled to make his next start against the Rangers next week.

43 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Merrill Kelly - Tosses complete game Kelly (3-3) tossed a complete game in Friday's win over the Rockies, allowing one run on four hits while striking out three.

Impact Kelly needed 100 pitches to record the 27 outs Friday, and while he didn't overpower hitters, he looked in control all game long. He had outstanding run support all game long, though, as the Diamondbacks erupted for six runs in the first inning and never looked back. Kelly has won his last two starts, posting a 9:3 K:BB while allowing two runs across 16 innings in that stretch. Kelly will try to extend his decent run of results in his next start, scheduled for next week at home against the Giants.

51 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ildemaro Vargas - Four hits in win Vargas went 4-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 9-1 win over the Rockies.

Impact Vargas got the rout started with a run-scoring single in the first inning and logged hits in his first four plate appearances. It was his third consecutive game with two RBI, giving him 30 over his first 36 games. That's one shy of the career-high 31 he had across 86 games for the Nationals in 2023. Just when it looked like Vargas was regressing to his mean -- the utility infielder batted .139 over a nine-game stretch -- he's responded by going 7-for-14 with six RBI over the last three contests.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pavin Smith - Ramping up activity Smith (elbow ) has begun a throwing program, MLB.com reports.

Impact Smith, who began taking dry swings earlier this month, has added another baseball activity in his recovery from elbow surgery. He underwent a procedure to remove loose bodies on April 16. The Diamondbacks have not yet offered an estimated timetable for Smith's return. He's currently on the 60-day injured list and eligible to return May 29.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

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