Rockies sidestep worst record, set other dubious marks in one of worst seasons in MLB history
The Colorado Rockies' season ends fittingly enough on a strikeout, capping a historically subpar yearSEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press
RYAN RITTER #8 - SHORTSTOP - COLORADO ROCKIES
1 HR •
18 RBI •
.241 AVG
1 HR
18 RBI
.241 AVG
Justin Verlander earns a win in final start of year as Giants hold off Rockies 4-3
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Knocks three hits in loss Ritter went 3-for-4 in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Mariners.
Impact Ritter did his part to get on base, but he wasn't directly involved in any run-scoring plays. He's seen a part-time role in September, batting .237 (9-for-38) over 14 games this month. The infielder is at a .251/.301/.352 slash line with one home runs, three stolen bases, 18 RBI, 22 runs scored, nine doubles and three triples over 197 plate appearances in the majors this season.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 21 • MLB.COM
Resting Saturday Ritter isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Impact After tallying a base hit in each of his last two games, Ritter will take a seat to begin Saturday's contest. Tyler Freeman will take over as Colorado's second baseman, allowing Yanquiel Fernandez to start as the DH.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Taking seat Wednesday Ritter is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Impact After missing five straight games due to an unspecified issue, Ritter had returned to the lineup to start in both of the Rockies' past two contests. He went hitless with two strikeouts in five at-bats between those games and will now retreat to the bench Wednesday. Orlando Arcia will get the nod at second base in Ritter's stead.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Back in action Sunday Ritter (undisclosed) will start at second base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Padres.
Impact Ritter was held out of the lineup for each of the previous five games due to an unspecified issue, though he was able to make an appearance off the bench in Saturday's 11-3 loss. He reached base in his lone plate appearance when he was hit by a pitch, but he was able to stay in the game and is now ready to reclaim a starting role in the series finale.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Back in action Sunday Ritter (undisclosed) will start at second base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Padres.
Impact Ritter was held out of the lineup for each of the previous five games due to an unspecified issue, though he was able to make an appearance off the bench in Saturday's 11-3 loss. He reached base in his lone plate appearance when he was hit by a pitch, but he was able to stay in the game and is now ready to reclaim a starting role in the series finale.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Saturday Ritter (undisclosed) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact The Rockies haven't disclosed any information about Ritter's injury, but Saturday will mark the fifth consecutive contest he's missed because of it. Orlando Arcia will start at second and bat ninth against right-hander Dylan Cease; meanwhile, Ritter may be ticketed for a trip to the IL if he doesn't return soon.
SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting fourth straight Ritter isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against San Diego.
Impact Friday will mark the fourth straight start Ritter has missed while he continues to battle an undisclosed issue. His absence will give Orlando Arcia a start at second base against southpaw JP Sears.
SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from Wednesday's lineup Ritter (undisclosed) is not in the Rockies' starting lineup against the Dodgers on Wednesday.
Impact Ritter left in the ninth inning of Monday's contest due to an unspecified injury, and he'll be out of the Rockies' starting lineup for a second straight game as a result. Orlando Arcia will start at the keystone and bat ninth in Wednesday's series finale.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
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Departs early Monday Ritter exited Monday's game against the Dodgers due to an undisclosed injury, Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette reports.
Impact Ritter swatted a leadoff double in the top of the ninth inning to break up a combined no-hit bid by Los Angeles, but he needed help off the field shortly after, appearing to injure himself diving back into second base. The severity of his injury is unknown at this time.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Exiting lineup Sunday Ritter is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Impact After going 4-for-20 with a 0:8 K:BB while starting in six of the last seven games, Ritter will hit the bench Sunday. Tyler Freeman will cover second base in Ritter's stead.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Exiting lineup Sunday Ritter is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Impact After going 4-for-20 with a 0:8 K:BB while starting in six of the last seven games, Ritter will hit the bench Sunday. Tyler Freeman will cover second base in Ritter's stead.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Exiting starting nine Ritter is not in the lineup for Monday's contest against the Giants.
Impact Ritter had started each of the previous two games, but he'll be on the bench for the fifth time over the last eight contests, and his grip on the second base job appears tenuous, at best. Tyler Freeman will cover the keystone and bat leadoff Monday.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Exiting starting nine Ritter is not in the lineup for Monday's contest against the Giants.
Impact Ritter had started each of the previous two games, but this will be the fifth time over the last eight contests that he's been absent from the lineup, as his grip on the second base job appears tenuous, at best. Tyler Freeman is at the keystone and batting leadoff Monday.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
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Sitting again Friday Ritter is not in the Rockies' starting lineup against the Cubs on Friday.
Impact Ritter will ride the bench for a third consecutive game, despite going 10-for-34 (.294) with five RBI since returning from the 10-day IL on Aug. 15. Orlando Arcia will start at second base and bat ninth.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Idle Thursday Ritter is out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Houston.
Impact Though he's hitting .294 since being activated from the injured list Aug. 15, Ritter hasn't yet taken full control of an everyday role at second base for the Rockies. He'll hit the bench for the third time in four games while the Rockies use Tyler Freeman at the keystone on Thursday.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Idle Thursday Ritter is out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Houston.
Impact Though he's hitting .294 since being activated from the injured list Aug. 15, Ritter hasn't yet taken full control of an everyday role at second base for the Rockies. He'll hit the bench for the third time in four games while the Rockies use Tyler Freeman at the keystone on Thursday.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Receiving rest Wednesday Ritter is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.
Impact Though Ritter saw his 10-game hitting streak come to an end in Tuesday's 6-1 win, he remained productive from the bottom of the lineup by reaching base twice and coming around to score on both occasions. Orlando Arcia will fill in for Ritter at the keystone in Wednesday's contest.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Scores twice Ritter went 0-for-2 with two runs scored Tuesday against the Astros.
Impact Ritter has started 10 of Colorado's last 11 games since returning from the injured list. Seven of those games have come on the road, and he's managed to go 10-for-34 with two doubles, a triple, five RBI and six runs scored.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Scores twice Ritter went 0-for-2 with two runs scored Tuesday against the Astros.
Impact Ritter has started 10 of Colorado's last 11 games since returning from the injured list. Seven of those games have come on the road, and he's managed to go 10-for-34 with two doubles, a triple, five RBI and six runs scored.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
