AUGUST 8, 2021 • DENVERPOST.COM
Rockies' Brendan Rodgers hit by pitch in hand, leaves game Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers, who’s having a breakout season, was hit by a pitch in his right hand in the sixth inning against the...
Brendan Rodgers - Suffered hand contusion Rodgers exited Saturday's game with a right hand contusion, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Impact The infielder is day-to-day with the injury, and it's unclear if he'll be able to play in Sunday's series finale against Miami.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brendan Rodgers - Exits after HBP Rodgers left Saturday's game against the Marlins after his right hand was hit by a pitch, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Impact It's unclear whether Rodgers' wrist or hand is the issue, and he should be considered day-to-day until the Rockies provide an update. Ryan McMahon entered the game to pinch run for Rodgers.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Magneuris Sierra - Riding pine Saturday Sierra isn't starting Saturday's game against the Rockies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Sierra has been in a slump recently in which he's gone 1-for-18 with an RBI, a stolen base and three strikeouts across the last seven games. Jorge Alfaro, Lewis Brinson and Bryan De La Cruz will start in the outfield from left to right.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Raimel Tapia - On bench Saturday Tapia isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Marlins.
Impact Tapia returned from a toe injury Tuesday and went 6-for-20 with two doubles, three runs and two RBI across the last four games. Connor Joe will start in left field and bat seventh.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan McMahon - Not in Saturday's lineup McMahon isn't starting Saturday's game against the Marlins.
Impact McMahon has recorded hits in each of the last four games, and he went 5-for-14 with a home run, two doubles, four runs, three RBI and four runs during that time. Garrett Hampson will take his place at the hot corner and lead off.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Freeland - Cleared for Sunday Freeland (foot) is slated to start Sunday's game against the Marlins, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Freeland exited early in his most recent start Tuesday against the Cubs after taking a line drive off his left foot, but he avoided any structural damage and escaped with little more than a bruise. According to Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette, Freeland threw a side session Friday without issue, so the lefty shouldn't face any limitations in his return to action this weekend.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
