Sterlin Thompson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Rockies activate Moniak from IL, option OF Thompson The Rockies activated Mickey Moniak from the 10-day injured list and optioned fellow outfielder Sterlin Thompson to Triple-A Albuquerque bef...

JUNE 22 • MLB.COM

Optioned to Triple-A The Rockies optioned Thompson to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.

Impact With Mickey Moniak (ankle) back from the injured list, Thompson's playing time would have taken a hit. He'll instead return to Albuquerque where he will receive regular reps. Thompson has put up a .688 OPS with two home runs and a 5:21 BB:K across his first 27 big-league games.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time on upswing Thompson will start at designated hitter and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact The Rockies have been making a more concerted effort of late to open up playing time for Thompson, who will crack the starting nine for the fourth game in a row. Thompson has produced three extra-base hits over his previous three starts, bringing his OPS up to .708 through his first 75 big-league plate appearances.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Fulford's pinch 2-run double in 8th lifts Rockies past Pirates 4-3, Freeland reaches 1,000 Ks

Pinch-hitter Braxton Fulford hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning, leading the Colorado Rockies to a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Thompson hits first 2 big league homers as Rockies near roster crunch CHICAGO -- Rockies No. 15 prospect Sterlin Thompson is showing the valuable trait of being ready even though the calls don’t come regularly....

JUNE 18 • MLB.COM

Hits first two homers of career Thompson went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs and a double in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Thompson homered in the third and fifth innings. This was his first multi-hit effort since June 5, though he's had a tough time getting into the lineup over the last couple of weeks. The left-handed-hitting outfielder has lost out on a regular role as the Rockies get healthier, with Jake McCarthy (illness) rejoining the lineup Tuesday. McCarthy is likely to handle a starting role in left field, so Thompson's time with the big club could come to a close the next time a spot on the 26-man roster needs to be opened. So far this season, Thompson is batting .242 with a .722 OPS, two homers, nine RBI, seven runs scored, four doubles and no stolen bases over 69 plate appearances.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs score 7 runs in the 2nd inning and get homers from Swanson and PCA in 8-6 win over Rockies

Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong homered as the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Sitting after three straight starts Thompson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Thompson will retreat to the bench while the Athletics send southpaw Jeffrey Springs to the hill for the series finale. Thompson started in each of Colorado's last three games and went just 1-for-10 with six strikeouts.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Soderstrom sends A's past Rockies 7-5 for 4th straight comeback victory in Las Vegas

Pinch-hitter Tyler Soderstrom delivered a go-ahead double in the sixth inning and the Athletics beat the Colorado Rockies 7-5 for their fourth straight comeback victory

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Sullivan records first multihomer game, looks to bounce back from slow May DENVER -- The elusive intangible of momentum powered Rockies catcher Brett Sullivan on Thursday afternoon. On Wednesday night, Sullivan deli...

JUNE 12 • MLB.COM

Thompson singles in winning run in 9th, Rockies beat Cubs 3-2

Sterlin Thompson hit a pinch single off Daniel Palencia’s 100-mph fastball in the ninth inning to give the Colorado Rockies a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

On bench again Thompson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Thompson will hit the bench for a third straight game, with two of his absences during that span coming against right-handed starting pitchers. Since being promoted from Triple-A Albuquerque on May 22, Thompson has gotten on base at a strong .364 clip, but he's hit for little power (.297 slugging percentage) over 15 games. The Rockies seem to be prioritizing Edouard Julien ahead of Thompson for the final spot in their lineup, so it wouldn't be surprising if Thompson was sent back to Albuquerque in the near future while his playing time continues to slip.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Misiorowski sets record for heat and Brice Turang homers twice as Brewers beat Rockies 7-1

Jacob Misiorowski threw a record-setting 103.7 mph pitch and Brice Turang hit two of Milwaukee’s five solo home runs as the Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-1

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Three hits in loss Thompson went 3-for-5 with two RBI on Friday against the Brewers.

Impact Thompson has picked things up at the plate across his last four games, with Friday marking the first three-hit game of his career. In that four-game span -- three of which were on the road -- Thompson has gone 6-for-16 with three RBI, three runs scored and three walks. He's also been in the lineup in five of Colorado's last six games at a combination of left field and DH and is occupying a strong-side platoon role.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Jake Bauers hit a two-run double in Milwaukee’s four-run 10th inning after Andrew Vaughn’s pinch-hit two-run single capped a four-run ninth and the Brewers held on to beat the Colo...

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Goodman's 3-run homer and Rumfield's sac fly help Rockies rally for 9-8 win over Angels

TJ Rumfield hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies used a five-run eighth to rally past the Los Angeles Angels 9-8

JUNE 2 • Associated Press

Idle against lefty Thompson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Thompson will be held out of the starting nine for the third time in five games, with two of those absences coming against left-handed pitchers. Thompson has been seeing fairly steady playing time versus righties since being called up from Triple-A Albuquerque on May 22, but he hasn't made much of a case for maintaining a regular role moving forward. Through his first 30 big-league plate appearances, the 24-year-old has slashed .154/.267/.192 with one extra-base hit (a double), three RBI and one run.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ketel Marte and Nolan Arenado lead the Diamondbacks to a 5-4 win over Rockies

Ketel Marte hit a two-run homer and scored twice in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 5-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Stevens, Rumfield help Rockies rally past Diamondbacks for a 3-2 win

Chad Stevens hit a go-ahead single in the ninth inning after T

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Back in big leagues The Rockies recalled Thompson from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Rockies sent Thompson down to Triple-A on Tuesday, but he'll come back three days later with Mickey Moniak (ankle) headed for the injured list. With Jordan Beck (hamstring) also set to remain on the IL until at least next Friday, Thompson could be in a position to make regular starts in left field for the next week or so.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Back in minors The Rockies optioned Thompson to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

Impact Thompson has gone 1-for-8 with a strikeout since receiving his first call-up to the majors Friday. He'll now be pushed back to the minors as a result of Tyler Freeman's return from paternity leave, but Thompson is still a candidate to return to Colorado later in the year. The 24-year-old outfielder has slashed .344/.491/.496 with four homers, 27 RBI, 27 runs scored and eight steals across 36 games at Triple-A.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies outlast Rangers 7-6 as Texas starter Mackenzie Gore leaves with injury after 1 inning

Texas starter MacKenzie Gore surrendered a two-run double to Ezequiel Tovar and then left with an injury after one inning as the Rangers lost 7-6 to the Colorado Rockies

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Sterlin Thompson's MLB Debut was Huge Moment in Rockies History Sterlin Thompson waited for his moment with the hometown team he didn’t grow up watching his entire life.

MAY 17 • SI.COM

First promotion to big leagues The Rockies recalled Thompson from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.

Impact Thompson has gotten off to a scorching start at hitter-friendly Albuquerque this season, slashing .344/.491/.496 with four home runs, eight stolen bases and a 30:28 BB:K. The 24-year-old is primarily a corner outfielder but can also handle second and third base in a pinch. Thompson will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game, but his stint in the big leagues might last only until Tyler Freeman returns from paternity leave.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minor leagues The Rockies optioned Thompson to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

Impact Thompson was added to Colorado's 40-man roster in November but won't make the Opening Day roster. The 24-year-old outfielder will return to Albuquerque, where he posted a .296/.392/.519 slash line with 18 homers and 12 steals in 120 games last year.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

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