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MARCH 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

Likely needs Tommy John surgery Gilbreath (elbow) said Thursday that he will likely require Tommy John surgery, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gilbreath is still seeking more opinions on his left elbow, but the writing is probably on the wall for him to go under the knife. He missed time down the stretch in 2022 due to what was diagnosed as a flexor strain, then aggravated the injury when he began mound work this spring at Rockies camp. If the 26-year-old has surgery, he would miss the entire 2023 campaign as well as the start of next season.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters camp healthy Gilbreath (elbow) is healthy to begin spring training and threw a bullpen session Sunday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gilbreath was sidelined down the stretch by a flexor strain in his left elbow last season, but he had a healthy offseason and is good to go for the start of spring training. The 26-year-old had 12 holds with a 4.19 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 49:26 K:BB across 43 innings last year.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to big-league club Gilbreath was recalled by the Rockies on Saturday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gilbreath had a brief stint with the big-league club earlier this season, but he allowed six earned runs while posting a 3:4 K:BB across 3.1 innings out of the bullpen. Justin Lawrence was optioned in the corresponding move.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted Wednesday The Rockies optioned Gilbreath to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.

Impact He was sent out to the minors to create a spot on the 28-man active roster for Ryan Feltner, who was called up from Albuquerque in advance of his start Wednesday in Philadelphia. After returning April 18 from a brief stint on the COVID-19 injured list, Gilbreath made four appearances out of the Colorado bullpen and gave up six earned runs over 3.1 innings.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serves up homer Gilbreath allowed two earned runs on one hit and one walk across 0.2 innings Wednesday against the Phillies.

Impact Gilbreath was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Monday, so this outing marked his season debut. He entered the game in the seventh inning with the bases loaded and the score tied. He hit the first batter he faced to force in a run, but the big blow came two hitters later when he allowed a three-run home run to Johan Camargo. Gilbreath was solid out of the Rockies' bullpen in 2021, maintaining a 3.38 ERA and 1.31 WHIP across 42.2 frames while also tallying four holds. He should hold a similar role in 2022.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for 2022 debut Gilbreath (illness) was activated from the injured list Monday, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gilbreath began the year on the COVID-19 injured list, but he's since been activated after making a rehab appearance for the Triple-A Isotopes on Sunday. He issued a walk and struck out one in a scoreless frame against Tacoma.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to begin rehab assignment Gilbreath (illness) will head to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday to begin a rehab assignment, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Although Gilbreath rejoined the Rockies on Friday and tossed a bullpen session, he'll need to make at least one appearance with the minor-league club before he's cleared to make his 2022 debut. The Rockies haven't yet indicated when they plan to activate Gilbreath from the COVID-19 injured list, but it's possible that will happen as early as this week.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses bullpen Friday Gilbreath (illness) has rejoined the Rockies and threw a bullpen Friday, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Gilbreath began the regular season on the COVID-19 injured list after testing positive for the virus, but he's now been cleared to rejoin the team. While it's not yet clear whether he'll be activated prior to Friday's game against the Cubs, he should be available to make his season debut soon.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID-19 injured list Gilbreath was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday.

Impact It's not yet clear whether Gilbreath has tested positive for COVID-19, but he'll be unavailable for the start of the regular season. Robert Stephenson (undisclosed) was also placed on the COVID-19 IL, so Justin Lawrence and Jordan Sheffield were called up to provide bullpen depth to begin the year.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid results this spring Gilbreath has allowed a run on six hits and no walks while striking out four in four innings across four relief appearances this spring.

Impact Gilbreath made his major-league debut in 2021 and logged a 3.38 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 42.2 innings across 47 appearances (one start). In spite of his encouraging results during Cactus League play, he's a lackluster fantasy option due to his likely role as a middle reliever in 2022.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up second win Gilbreath (2-1) allowed a walk and struck out one in two-thirds of an inning to earn the win Friday versus Washington.

Impact Gilbreath loaded the bases with a walk and allowed an inherited runner from Jhoulys Chacin to score on a fielder's choice before ending the eighth inning. In the ninth, Colorado retook the lead, putting Gilbreath in line for his second win of the year. The southpaw has not been charged with a run in his last 14.2 innings, allowing five hits and seven walks while ringing up 14 strikeouts in that span. He has a 3.79 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 36:20 K:BB in 35.2 innings overall while adding a save and three holds.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Extends scoreless streak Gilbreath worked around a walk to record the final two outs of the seventh inning in his relief appearance Wednesday in the Rockies' 3-2 win over Atlanta.

Impact The scoreless appearance was Gilbreath's 14th in a row, and the rookie lefty has struck out 13 while allowing only 11 baserunners over that 14-inning stretch. Carlos Estevez appears to have settled in as the Rockies' new closer in place of the deposed Daniel Bard, but Gilbreath looks like he'll at least factor more prominently into the setup mix in light of his recent success.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses one inning as opener Gilbreath started Wednesday's game against the Angels, allowing one run on two hits and two walks over an inning.

Impact Gilbreath operated as an opener Wednesday after the Rockies were forced to go with a bullpen game. He faced men on first and second with two outs and allowed Jose Iglesias to single home Shohei Ohtani before escaping with no further damage done against him. The 25-year-old righty broke a streak of four straight scoreless outings and now owns a 6.41 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 19:13 K:BB over 19.2 innings.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting bullpen game Gilbreath will start Wednesday's game against the Angels, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

Impact Scheduled starter Chi Chi Gonzalez (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list, so Gilbreath will be called upon to start a bullpen game. The 25-year-old has a 6.27 ERA over 18.2 innings this season and figures to cover a frame or two versus the Halos.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns rare save Gilbreath struck out a batter in a perfect 10th inning Friday to record the save against the Dodgers.

Impact Gilbreath earned the first save of his young career after Daniel Bard blew the save chance in the ninth and the Rockies took the lead in extras. The 25-year-old had a quick 1-2-3 outing and struck out Zach McKinstry in the process. He now owns a 6.62 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and an 18:11 K:BB over 17.2 innings and likely won't be considered for many saves in the future with such staggering numbers.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Charged with loss in extra innings Gilbreath (0-1) allowed an unearned run on a hit and a walk in a third of an inning to take the loss against the Brewers on Friday.

Impact The southpaw recorded the final out of the 10th inning but issued a single and a walk to load the bases. Following his removal, Keston Hiura hit a sacrifice fly off Yency Almonte to end the game. Gilbreath has made six relief appearances since he was recalled by Colorado, and he hasn't allowed any earned runs in five innings during that time.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Colorado Gilbreath was recalled by the Rockies on Saturday.

Impact Gilbreath will return to the major-league bullpen after a short stint with Triple-A Albuquerque. The southpaw has made nine relief appearances for the Rockies this year and has posted an 8.64 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in 8.1 innings.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A Gibreath was sent back to Triple-A after serving as the Rockies' 27th man during Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates.

Impact Gilbreath got an inning of work in during his brief stint with the big club, allowing one run on one hit and a walk across an inning of work. He figures to be a candidate to rejoin the Rockies at some point later this summer.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up as 27th man Gilbreath was recalled as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates.

Impact The Rockies are scheduled to play their second doubleheader in the last three days, so Gilbreath will provide bullpen depth once again. He didn't take the mound in Thursday's twin bill and will likely return to the minors following Saturday's doubleheader.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to Triple-A Gilbreath was returned to Triple-A Albuquerque after Thursday's doubleheader.

Impact Gilbreath served as the 27th man for the team's contests against the Mets, though he did not take the mound. He's already thrown 7.1 innings for the Rockies this season, so he is a top candidate to be recalled when the team is in need of bullpen depth once again.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled as 27th man Gilbreath was recalled by the Rockies as the 27th man for Thursday's doubleheader against the Mets, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Gilbreath was sent down after Monday's game against the Mets, but he'll return to the major-league bullpen several days later. He should provide depth as a reliever but will likely return to the minors after Thursday's twin bill.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Gilbreath was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque following Monday's game against the Mets.

Impact Gilbreath appeared in three games during his latest stint with the Rockies, allowing one run on two hits and one walk while striking out two across two frames. The Rockies have yet to announce a corresponding move.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quick return to majors Gilbreath was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.

Impact The 25-year-old was demoted to Triple-A on Saturday, but he'll quickly rejoin the Rockies with Ben Bowden (shoulder) landing on the injured list. Gilbreath has surrendered six runs on eight hits with five strikeouts and two walks over 5.1 innings.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Gilbreath was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact The 25-year-old has now completed his second stint in the majors this season and has allowed six runs on eight hits with five strikeouts and two walks over 5.1 innings. Gilbreath worked as a starter the last time he was in the minors in 2019, and it's unclear if he'll return to that role or continue working out of the bullpen.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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