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Strong outing Thursday Dollander (2-1) earned the win in relief Thursday against the Astros after tossing 5.1 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out five.

Impact Dollander pitched behind opener Juan Mejia, who allowed two runs on three hits across two-thirds of an inning, but looked absolutely dominant in this bulk-relief appearance. The nine punchouts were a season-high mark for Dollander, who hadn't struck out more than six in any of his previous three multi-inning appearances. Through five outings in 2026, Dollander owns an impressive 23:6 K:BB, as well as a 3.32 ERA and 1.11 WHIP, in 19 innings.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Goodman powers the Rockies past the Astros 3-2, snapping a 6-game skid

Hunter Goodman homered and doubled to help the Colorado Rockies snap a six-game skid with a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Dollander dominates in relief, helps Rockies avoid sweep HOUSTON -- Hunter Goodman hit a solo home run and Chase Dollander dominated out of the bullpen as the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astr...

APRIL 17 • MLB.COM

Set for bulk-relief outing Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer confirmed that Dollander will cover the bulk of the innings out of the bullpen behind opening pitcher Juan Mejia during Thursday's game against the...

Impact After making a one-inning appearance in his most recent outing Sunday against the Padres, Dollander was expected to continue serving in a more traditional relief role this week with the Rockies getting Jose Quintana (hamstring) back from the injured list Wednesday, but Kyle Freeland's (shoulder) move to the IL in a corresponding transaction has left a rotation spot open. The Rockies will turn to Dollander to essentially take Freeland's turn Thursday, but the 24-year-old righty will probably need a strong showing against the Astros to ensure he receives additional bulk-relief appearances or starts. Tanner Gordon struck out four over four scoreless innings of long relief in Wednesday's 3-1 loss, giving the Rockies a viable alternative the next time as a fifth starter is needed if Dollander can't get the job done.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses inning in relief Sunday Dollander yielded one earned run on one hit over one inning of relief in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Padres.

Impact Dollander has made all four of his appearances out of the bullpen this season, but he served as the de facto fifth starter for Colorado in his previous outing, covering 4.1 innings behind opener Jimmy Herget in the Rockies' 7-3 loss to San Diego on Thursday. The right-hander worked in a more traditional relief role Sunday, helping the Rockies get through the series finale after starter Kyle Freeland (shoulder) was scratched shortly before opening pitch. Assuming Freeland is able to make his next turn, Dollander appears likely to remain in the bullpen moving forward. The Rockies still have an opening for a fifth starter, but Jose Quintana (hamstring) could be ready to return from the injured list as soon as Wednesday to fill the void.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow

Ty France went 3 for 3 with a home run and scored three times as the surging San Diego Padres finished a four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies with a 7-2 victory

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Colorado Rockies' Kyle Freeland scratched from start in first inning due to shoulder soreness

Left-hander Kyle Freeland has been scratched from a scheduled start for the Colorado Rockies at the San Diego Padres after the game began because of soreness in the back of his pit...

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Xander Bogaerts hits a walk-off grand slam in the 12th as Padres top Rockies 7-3

Xander Bogaerts hit a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the 12th inning and the San Diego Padres snapped the Colorado Rockies’ four-game winning streak with a 7-3 victory

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Fares well behind opener Dollander allowed one run on four hits and one walk while striking out three batters over 4.1 innings in a no-decision against San Diego on Thursday.

Impact Dollander has yet to start a game this season, but he's completed at least four innings in all three of his appearances so far. The right-hander tossed 81 pitches Thursday, throwing 55 of them for strikes and getting a healthy 14 whiffs. Dollander opened the season in poor fashion by allowing four runs over four innings against Toronto on March 30 (while ironically picking up his lone win of the campaign so far), but he's since given up just two runs while posting a 9:2 K:BB across 8.2 frames over his subsequent two outings. It remains to be seen if he'll eventually be moved into a traditional starting role, but for now he seems to be feeling comfortable in bulk relief after struggling to a 2-12 record and 6.52 ERA across 21 appearances (all starts) as a rookie last season.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Dollander staying in attack mode no matter what role Rox give him DENVER -- The Rockies’ idea has been to ease right-hander and possible future No. 1 starter Chase Dollander into the season. But there was n...

APRIL 5 • MLB.COM

Takes tough-luck loss Saturday Dollander (1-1) took the loss against Philadelphia on Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and one walk while striking out six batters over 4.1 innings.

Impact Dollander didn't start, but he handled a relatively big workload of 71 pitches with previously scheduled starter Jose Quintana (hamstring) landing on the injured list Thursday. Dollander followed two other pitchers Saturday and entered in the third inning, with his exit coming after getting one out in the seventh. Despite giving up just one run in a strong performance, the right-hander was charged with the loss as Colorado's offense was unable to score after the third inning. Dollander seems primed to pitch on days when Quintana had been scheduled to start, though it's unclear if Dollander will continue to work in bulk relief or if he'll transition to a traditional starting role.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Marsh helps power 7-run first inning as Phillies beat Rockies 10-1 in Colorado's home opener

Brandon Marsh hit a three-run homer as part of a seven-run first inning, Aaron Nola pitched efficiently into the seventh and the Philadelphia Phillies spoiled Colorado’s home opene...

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Will pitch in Saturday's game Dollander will pitch Saturday against the Phillies in place of the injured Jose Quintana (hamstring), Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

Impact Dollander is set to handle the lion's share of the workload Saturday, though it could come as a bulk reliever and not a traditional starting pitcher. The right-hander opened the season in the Rockies' bullpen and yielded four runs over a four-inning relief appearance Monday against the Blue Jays. Dollander could get multiple turns either as a starter or bulk reliever while Quintana recuperates.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

Troy Johnston hit a two-run homer, Ezequiel Tovar had three hits and three RBIs, and the Colorado Rockies won for the first time this season by routing the Toronto Blue Jays 14-5

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

The Rockies might have a Chase Dollander problem | Sporting News Colorado shared some surprising news.

MARCH 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Opening season in bullpen Manager Warren Schaeffer said Sunday that Dollander will begin the season in the Colorado bullpen, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Dollander is one of the more prized young arms in the organization, and while the Rockies still likely view him as a starter over the long haul, he'll begin the season in a lower-leverage multi-inning role out of the bullpen on the heels of a rough spring. Over 14 innings in Cactus League play, the 24-year-old righty submitted a 6.43 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 10:7 K:BB.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

NL West Preview: Everyone is still chasing the Dodgers

Dave Roberts spent much of spring training thinking about how to manage the health of his two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers so they can play for the long haul once a...

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

In pursuit of final rotation spot, Feltner, Dollander learning lessons along the way SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- With the Rockies’ fifth rotation spot down to right-handers Ryan Feltner and Chase Dollander, it would have helped for...

MARCH 18 • MLB.COM

Shaky spring Dollander has allowed six earned runs on 13 hits and four walks with six strikeouts across 10.1 innings across four Cactus League appearances.

Impact Dollander prevented runs effectively through his first three spring outings, but he still had only a 5:3 K:BB across seven innings. He also allowed four earned runs across 3.1 frames in his most recent outing against the Mariners, potentially placing his spot in the rotation in jeopardy to begin the season. In Thomas Harding's most recent roster projection, Ryan Feltner was penciled into the fifth starter role, though he also noted that Colorado would prefer for Dollander to claim the job.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Quintana Opens Up About His Connections in the Rockies' Clubhouse The Colorado Rockies' starting rotation on paper looks way better than it did on paper in 2025. With Chase Dollander standing out as the you...

MARCH 15 • SI.COM

Spring Training: Chase Dollander shines in Rockies 7-5 victory over Angels The Rockies are desperately hoping this is the season Chase Dollander breaks out and they need it in the worst way. The hard-throwing right-...

FEBRUARY 24 • ROXPILE.COM

Fixes mechanics over offseason Dollander believes he fixed a mechanical flaw with his delivery this offseason, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Dollander said he got "too coil-y in my legs, in my leg kick," which led to him throwing across his body and affected his command. After working with with T.J. Galenti, a Florida-based data scientist and baseball performance coach, Dollander said his mechanical problem was fixed "pretty fast." Dollander added that he's now able to better find the strike zone with his fastball and slider, and he's also "getting the 'vert' (induced vertical break) back" on his heater. The 24-year-old entered Rockies camp healthy following a late-season knee injury last year, and he's cemented into the Opening Day rotation. Dollander posted a 6.52 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 82:49 K:BB through 98 innings across 21 starts in his rookie season, with most of the damage done at home (9.98 ERA).

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

This Rockies' young flamethrower appears primed for a breakout 2026 campaign The Colorado Rockies didn't hesitate when Chase Dollander's name came up at pick nine in the 2023 MLB Draft. They knew who they wanted, and...

FEBRUARY 19 • ROXPILE.COM

Rockies' Chase Dollander could finally break out — here's why | Sporting News Colorado needs a reason for hope.

FEBRUARY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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OCTOBER 10, 2025 • MLB.COM

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