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APRIL 2 • MLB.COM

Optioned to Triple-A The Rockies optioned Ritter to Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.

Impact Ritter claimed a spot at the end of Colorado's bench to begin the regular season, but he'll now head back to Triple-A after beginning the season 1-for-7 with a run scored and three strikeouts. His demotion frees up a spot on the Rockies' active roster a day before Mickey Moniak (finger) is eligible to return from the injured list.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Claims roster spot Manager Warren Schaeffer said Sunday that Ritter has secured a spot on the Rockies' Opening Day roster, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ritter is expected to fill a utility role for the Rockies after slashing .333/.404/.529 with two home runs and three stolen bases over 57 plate appearances in the Cactus League while seeing playing time at three infield spots as well as left field. He should be in line for regular playing time versus left-handed pitching and could earn more opportunities against righties early on if Tyler Freeman (back) requires a stint on the injured list.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Making case for utility role Ritter is impressing the Rockies with his ability to play multiple positions and could earn a roster spot as a utility player, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ritter appeared in 60 games in 2025 and split his time evenly between second base and shortstop. The Rockies' offseason additions of Willi Castro and Edouard Julien weaken Ritter's chances of sticking at second base regularly, but he's appeared at second base, third base, shortstop and left field this spring. In addition to that versatility, he's hitting .478 with four doubles and a home run across 23 at-bats.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ritter making a case for more playing time with strong spring start SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The best way to stop Rockies utility candidate Ryan Ritter \-\- who received Major League time as a rookie last year an...

MARCH 6 • MLB.COM

Ryan Ritter's emergence is making the Opening Day roster decision interesting Colorado has a really good problem right now—one that's a far cry from years past. While they may not have top-tier talent, they've got guys...

MARCH 6 • ROXPILE.COM

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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SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Sunday Ritter (undisclosed) will start at second base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Padres.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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