Chase Dollander - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Undergoes surgery Dollander underwent an internal brace procedure on his right elbow Monday, Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Although Dollander managed to avoid undergoing a full Tommy John procedure, the operation will still put an early end to his second MLB season. He showed significant improvement in 2026, turning in a 3.89 ERA and 1.30 WHIP alongside a 47:18 K:BB in 44 innings across 10 appearances (three starts). A clearer timeline for his return could emerge as the 2027 campaign approaches.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dollander placed on 60-day IL, trending toward UCL surgery LAS VEGAS -- The Rockies’ starting rotation took a big hit on Friday as the team placed Chase Dollander on the 60-day IL. The righty hurler...

JUNE 13 • MLB.COM

Impact The Rockies were originally optimistic that Dollander would avoid surgery after landing on the IL in May with a sprained elbow, but things appear to have taken a turn after a month of rest. The 24-year-old was transferred to the 60-day IL on Friday and will almost certainly be ruled out for the remainder of the season once he goes under the knife.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to 60-day IL The Rockies transferred Dollander (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Friday.

Impact Dollander initially landed on the injured list in mid-May with a sprained right elbow, and his move to the 60-day IL will ensure he remains sidelined through the All-Star break. The Rockies don't believe the 24-year-old will require surgery, though he is still seeking out a second opinion. Sean Sullivan was selected to the active roster in a corresponding move.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Working on follow-up exam Dollander (elbow) is trying to schedule a follow-up exam with Dr. Keith Meister, MLB.com reports.

Impact Dollander has been sidelined since May 15 with a right elbow sprain, and he was originally scheduled to be shut down for two- to-three weeks. The report suggests that surgery still isn't a possibility, but instead that Dollander and the team want all of the information before moving forward with his recovery plan. Even if Dollander does avoid surgery, he looks likely to remain sidelined into the second half of the season.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down for 2-to-3 weeks Dollander (elbow) will be shut down from throwing for the next 2-to-3 weeks, MLB.com reports.

Impact Dollander landed on the 15-day injured list last week with a right elbow sprain. He will try the rest and rehab route for the time being, though it will take a while to rebuild his stamina following the shutdown period. A timetable for Dollander's return won't become clearer until he starts ramping up his throwing again.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dollander (right elbow sprain) optimistic despite trip to IL DENVER - The Rockies lost a core member of their starting rotation Friday when Chase Dollander, their first-round pick (No. 9 overall) in th...

MAY 16 • MLB.COM

Shelved by elbow strain The Rockies placed Dollander on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right elbow strain.

Impact Dollander was hurt during Thursday's start versus the Pirates, forcing his exit in the second inning. He will be eligible to return from the IL later this month, but it will likely be a longer absence than that given the nature of the injury. Tanner Gordon could take Dollander's spot in the Rockies' rotation, at least until Ryan Feltner (elbow) is ready.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dollander exits in 2nd inning with right arm tightness PITTSBURGH -- Rockies right-hander Chase Dollander left his start against the Pirates on Thursday afternoon after one inning and two batters...

MAY 14 • MLB.COM

Rockies' Chase Dollander exits match early against Pirates with injury | Sporting News The Rockies' pitcher had an early exit on Thursday.

MAY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Removed with arm tightness Dollander was lifted from Thursday's start versus the Pirates in the second inning due to right arm tightness, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Dollander's velocity was down a bit during Thursday's outing and he wound up being charged with three runs on five hits and a walk while recording only three outs. He will likely be sent for imaging on his pitching arm before more is known regarding how much time he'll miss.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Departs with apparent injury Dollander was removed from Thursday's start against the Pirates due to an apparent injury, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Dollander surrendered three runs on four hits during the opening frame and exited with training staff after giving up a double and a walk to begin the second inning. The specifics of the situation aren't clear, and the right-hander should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Battles control in no-decision Dollander didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 9-7 extra-innings win over the Phillies, allowing two runs on three hits and five walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out five.

Impact The right-hander didn't give up a hit until the fourth inning and took a shutout into the sixth, but Dollander's control eventually cost him his second quality start of the season. He tossed just 48 of 89 pitches for strikes before getting lifted, with the five walks being a season high. Dollander has worked at least five innings in five straight appearances either as a traditional starter or a bulk reliever, posting a 2.76 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 33:13 K:BB through 29.1 innings over that stretch. He'll look to tighten things up in his next trip to the mound, which is scheduled to come on the road next week in Pittsburgh.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Dollander's old-school start gives way to wild 11-inning battle DENVER – Rockies second-year right-handed pitcher Chase Dollander is 24, but deep down an old-fashioned guy. He’s a polite enough dude to sm...

MAY 9 • MLB.COM

Troy Johnston has go-ahead hit in 11th as Rockies beat Phillies 9-7

Colorado pinch-hitter Troy Johnston doubled home automatic runner Willi Castro in the 11th inning, and Jake McCarthy plated Johnston with a single, boosting the Rockies to a 9-7 vi...

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Stumbles in no-decision Dollander took a no-decision Saturday against Atlanta, allowing six runs on eight hits and three walks in 5.1 innings. He struck out three.

Impact Working behind opener Brennan Bernardino, Dollander put forth perhaps his worst effort of the campaign to this point. The hard-throwing right-hander hadn't given up multiple runs in any of his April outings, but he set season worsts in both runs and hits allowed as well as free passes Saturday. Dollander still has a strong 3.38 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 42:12 K:BB over 37.1 innings ahead of his next scheduled outing in Philadelphia.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Drake Baldwin powers Braves past Rockies 9-1 as Chris Sale dominates again

Drake Baldwin homered and drove in four runs, Chris Sale allowed one run in seven innings and the Atlanta Braves rolled past the Colorado Rockies 9-1

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Cruises to win in nightcap Dollander (3-2) gave up five hits and two walks while striking out seven over seven shutout innings to earn the win in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Mets.

Impact This was Dollander's first start of the season, and he delivered his best outing yet. He's allowed one run or less over his last six games, five of which have been multi-inning performances. The right-hander appears to be fully stretched out after throwing 105 pitches (63 strikes) in this start, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him stick in the rotation. Over seven appearances spanning 32 innings, Dollander has a 2.25 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 39:9 K:BB this season. His next outing is projected to be a tough test at home against Atlanta.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dollander leads Rockies to 3-0 win in nightcap for series sweep, dealing Mets 15th loss in 17 games

Chase Dollander held the Mets to five hits over seven innings in his first start this year, and the Colorado Rockies beat New York 3-0 in a doubleheader nightcap to complete a thre...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Starting Sunday's nightcap Dollander is starting Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Mets, Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Dollander has been effective pitching behind an opener early this season, but he'll make his first start of the campaign to close out Sunday's doubleheader. After posting a 6.52 ERA in 21 starts as a rookie last year, the right-hander has showcased his potential across his first six outings of 2026 with a 2.88 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 32:7 K:BB over 25 innings.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

With help from robot umpire, Rockies beat Mets 3-1 for third series win, NY's 14th loss in 16 games

Colorado avoided falling behind when the robot umpire changed Brett Baty’s bases-loaded walk to an inning-ending called third strike in the first, and Jose Quintana got his first w...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Opener or no opener, Dollander dealing like an ace DENVER – Rockies rotation leader-elect Chase Dollander knew he would not start Tuesday night’s 1-0 loss to the Padres, just as he hasn’t sta...

APRIL 22 • MLB.COM

Randy Vásquez dazzles with 7 shutout innings as Padres edge Rockies 1-0

Randy Vásquez threw seven shutout innings to help the San Diego Padres edge the Colorado Rockies 1-0

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Saddled with tough-luck loss Dollander (2-2) took the loss against the Padres on Tuesday. He allowed one run on three hits and one walk while striking out nine across six innings.

Impact Dollander followed Jimmy Herget on Tuesday, with the latter setting the tone by striking out the side in the first inning. Dollander was dominant himself for most of his outing, including a stretch of five strikeouts in six batters across the fourth and fifth frames. He ran into trouble in the sixth and walked in a run with the bases loaded, and while that was the only run he gave up, Dollander didn't get enough support from his teammates to avoid the loss. After giving up four earned runs and three homers in his first outing of the season against the Blue Jays on March 30, Dollander has posted a 1.71 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 27:5 K:BB over his last five games (over 21 innings). His next appearance is tentatively slated for this weekend on the road against the Mets, and it seems likely that he'll follow an opener for that contest.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for bulk work Tuesday Dollander is expected to work as the primary reliever for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Dollander was also deployed out of the bullpen to follow an opener during Thursday's appearance against Houston. This approach worked well for the right-hander, who picked up the victory after firing 5.1 scoreless frames while striking out nine.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

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Troy Johnston has go-ahead hit in 11th as Rockies beat Phillies 9-7

Drake Baldwin powers Braves past Rockies 9-1 as Chris Sale dominates again

Dollander leads Rockies to 3-0 win in nightcap for series sweep, dealing Mets 15th loss in 17 games

With help from robot umpire, Rockies beat Mets 3-1 for third series win, NY's 14th loss in 16 games

Randy Vásquez dazzles with 7 shutout innings as Padres edge Rockies 1-0