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The Rockies are holding a massive open casting call for infielders | Sporting News Colorado has to figure out who's playing where this spring.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sugano throws BP at Rox camp before departing for Classic SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Righty Tomoyuki Sugano’s one throwing session before taking off to represent Japan at the World Baseball Classic was a f...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Tovar tossing '25 in the rear-view as he eyes turnaround season SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- It didn’t take long for shortstop Ezequiel Tovar to move on from a season to forget -- for himself and for a Rockies te...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Seth Halvorsen - Faces hitters Monday Halvorsen (elbow) tossed a live batting practice session Monday.

Impact Halvorsen looks to be free of restrictions in the opening weeks of spring training after he didn't pitch after Aug. 2 last season due to a mild right elbow flexor strain. Prior to getting injured, Halvorsen had seemingly established himself as the Rockies' preferred closer, though his numbers (4.99 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 36:21 K:BB, 11 saves in 14 chances over 39.2 innings) weren't overly remarkable. Even so, Halvorsen still looks like one of the best bets for saves in Colorado entering 2026, given his raw abilities along with the lack of reliable alternatives in the Rockies bullpen. Halvorsen ranked third in the majors with an average fastball velocity of 100.0 miles per hour, and his 13.1 percent swinging-strike rate and 54.4 percent groundball rate offer hope that he'll be able to raise his strikeout rate and improve his ERA and WHIP.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Freeman - Nursing back issue Freeman has been slowed early on in Rockies camp by back soreness, MLB.com reports.

Impact Freeman was given an anti-inflammatory injection weeks before camp opened and the hope is that he will be cleared for full activities soon. The 26-year-old slashed .281/.354/.361 with two home runs and 18 stolen bases for Colorado in 2025 and, assuming health, appears slated for a utility role in 2026.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kids ready to test themselves against Rockies' new pitching depth SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Each report of a Rockies veteran starting pitching addition has made the road that much tougher for Colorado’s 2025 rook...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Rox catcher Goodman 'super proud' of Super Bowl MVP Walker SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman put Arlington High School in suburban Memphis, Tenn., on the map by making his first All-...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Brennan Bernardino - Good to go for camp Bernardino (lat) faced outfielder Zac Veen as part of a live batting practice session Sunday, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

Impact Bernardino's ability to face hitters within the first week of spring training suggests that he's made a full recovery from the left lat strain that forced him to the injured list this past September. The Red Sox shipped the veteran reliever to the Rockies this offseason, and he'll likely head into the 2026 campaign as Colorado's top option against left-handed hitters. The southpaw has limited lefties to a .270 wOBA over his four-year big-league career.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Feltner - Entering season healthy Feltner feels 100 percent healthy after dealing with back and shoulder injuries in 2025, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.

Impact Feltner was limited to only six starts due to a combination of injuries, but he spent his offseason in Florida, working out for six hours most days to improve his durability. His regimen included some traditional strength work, but he also worked with a personal trainer to better understand his movements and the strain placed on his body while on the mound. The Rockies have added several veterans to their pitching staff this offseason, but Feltner should still be a strong candidate to contribute if he can remain healthy.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

After difficult '25 on and off field, Doyle eyes bounce-back '26 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The final months of Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle’s 2025 and his early days of this year have brought increasing...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Padres to sign former Rockies starter coming off rough 6.70 ERA season in 10th MLB season | Sporting News The Padres are taking another flier for their rotation.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Zac Veen's Fresh Start Could Give Rockies an Intriguing Boost in 2026 The Colorado Rockies have made multiple moves this offseason to try to turn the club around, and one of its former top prospects seems to be...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Rockies' Zac Veen added 40-plus pounds amid positive offseason makeover | Sporting News This is an incredible transformation for Veen this offseason.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rox new starters already 'creating a good team vibe' at camp SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana loves talking, listening and demonstrating. So he fits right in with the idea factory...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Zac Veen - Gets sober, adds muscle Veen revealed this week that he got sober over the offseason and now weighs 245 pounds after finishing last season at 202 pounds, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Veen said that he had "a pretty big substance abuse problem for a few years," but he's been able to "cut that out of my lifestyle and replace (it) with protein" to remake his body. According to Johnny Goodrich, Veen's high school coach who he remains in touch with, the outfielder's speed and exit velocities have improved with the added muscle. Veen went just 4-for-34 at the plate during his brief time with the Rockies last season and is likely ticketed for Triple-A Albuquerque to begin the 2026 campaign, but the 24-year-old could eventually force his way into the mix.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Twins following Rockies' blueprint to get fans in seats despite low payroll For those of you who are planning to boycott the Twins, this awesome deal may change your mind.

FEBRUARY 13 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

After challenging year, Veen arrives at camp healthier and refocused SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Zac Veen’s first Major League extra-base hit – an RBI double off the base of the right-field wall at Coors Field last Ap...

FEBRUARY 13 • MLB.COM

Robots are coming to assist MLB umpires. Even so, the human touch still matters

For those worried robots are about to take over Major League Baseball, Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer has some experience with the Automated Ball/Strike system that’s co...

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Sugano joins Rockies' rotation mix with 'two main objectives' SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano admitted struggling at times last season, when he joined the Majors after a lengthy and st...

FEBRUARY 13 • MLB.COM

Left-hander José Quintana finalizes $6 million, 1-year deal with Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies have finalized a $6 million, one-year contract with veteran left-hander José Quintana

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Jeff Criswell - Returns to 60-day IL The Rockies placed Criswell (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Criswell sat out the entire 2025 campaign after undergoing Tommy John surgery in March, and he'll now officially remain sidelined for the first few months of the 2026 season while he finishes up his rehab. His 40-man roster spot will be given to Jose Quintana, who agreed to a one-year deal with the Rockies on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers add former first-round pick, Brewers, Angels, Rockies infielder | Sporting News The Dodgers continue to add to the spring training roster.

FEBRUARY 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Zac Veen - Unlikely to make initial roster Veen will likely need an injury in Colorado's outfield to have a chance to make the Opening Day roster, Kyle Newman of the Denver Post reports.

Impact The Rockies have a relatively set starting group in the outfield, with Brenton Doyle, Mickey Moniak, Jordan Beck and Jake McCarthy projected to earn the majority of playing time. That leaves Veen on the outside looking in fora potential roster spot at the start of spring training. He had a brief stint in the majors in 2025, but he struck out 37.8 percent of the time across 37 plate appearances before being demoted and spending the rest of the campaign at Triple-A Albuquerque.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Ritter - Set to compete at second base Ritter will have the chance to compete for the starting role at second base during spring training, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ritter made his big-league debut in 2025 and split his playing time almost exactly evenly between second base and shortstop. Ezequiel Tovar will likely play nearly every day at the latter position, while Edouard Julien and Willi Castro are both offseason additions that will factor in at the keystone. That seemingly leaves a narrow path for Ritter to make the Opening Day roster, though a strong spring could change his outlook.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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