Sterlin Thompson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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...

2 DAYS AGO • 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

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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

6 DAYS AGO • 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

Keep your eye on this Rockies prospect in 2026 DENVER -- Sterlin Thompson is OK with waiting for his chance. In the meantime, the 31st overall pick in the 2022 Draft plans to continue mak...

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • MLB.COM

Avoids Rule 5 Draft The Rockies selected Thompson's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Thompson was the 31st overall pick in the 2022 First-Year Player Draft. He reached Triple-A for the first time last season and posted a .911 OPS with 18 home runs, 66 RBI and 12 stolen bases over 513 plate appearances. Thompson also showed solid plate discipline with a 10.8 percent walk rate and 20.9 percent strikeout rate, He played infield earlier in his minor-league career but seems to have settled into a role in left field. He seems likely to make his big-league debut in 2026.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Double-A debut The Rockies promoted Thompson from High-A Spokane to Double-A Hartford on Tuesday.

Impact In his Double-A debut Tuesday, Thompson served as Hartford's designated hitter and went 0-for-4 with a walk and a run scored. One of the top prospects in the Colorado system, the 22-year-old third baseman earned the bump up to Hartford after slashing .323/.399/.520 with seven home runs and 14 stolen bases in 263 plate appearances at Spokane.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action for Spokane Thompson (undisclosed) returned to action for High-A Spokane on June 2 and has hit .438 with four home runs over an eight-game hit streak.

Impact He is still listed as being on the 7-day injured list, but he has played in the last three games for Spokane, so it seems like a data error on MiLB.com. This hit streak dates back to before the injury, and Thompson, who transitioned from the outfield to third base this year, has a .438/.489/.763 slash line with five home runs, five steals, an 8.7 percent strikeout rate and a .435 BABIP in 21 games.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits 7-day IL High-A Spokane placed Thompson on the 7-day injured list May 2 with an unspecified injury.

Impact Before hitting the shelf with the injury, the 21-year-old Thompson was making a strong early case for a promotion to Double-A Hartford. Over the first month of the minor-league season, Thompson slashed .463/.513/.746 with 12 extra-base hits, five stolen bases and a 7.7 percent strikeout rate over 78 plate appearances. He currently leads all minor-league players in batting average and wRC+ (233).

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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