Welinton Herrera - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates | FOX Sports

Recalled by Colorado The Rockies recalled Herrera from Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.

Impact The move corresponds with the Rockies placing southpaw Jose Quintana on the 15-day injured list due to a left elbow sprain. Herrera has spent the entire 2026 season in Triple-A, where he has a 5.16 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 34:14 K:BB across 22.2 innings. Herrera's first appearance out of the Rockies' bullpen will also be his official major-league debut.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fails to make roster The Rockies optioned Herrera to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

Impact The 21-year-old lefty was added to Colorado's 40-man roster in November but was never a likely bet to make the Opening Day roster. Herrera spent most of last season with Double-A Hartford, where he had a 3.69 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 70:19 K:BB across 46.1 innings.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 40-man roster Herrera had his contract selected by Colorado on Tuesday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Herrera is a lefty hurler who advanced to Double-A for the first time last season. Over 37 relief appearances at that level, he posted a big 70:19 K:BB over 46.1 innings along with a 3.69 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. Herrera notched a combined 16 saves between High-A and Double-A in 2025, and the Rockies may be eyeing him as a future closer at the major-league level.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fast-rising Rox prospect sharpens slider in Fall League DENVER – In an organization that has regularly made ready-or-not calls to its pitching prospects, Rockies No. 19 prospect Welinton Herrera p...

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • MLB.COM

Colorado Rockies' Ryan Ritter, Welinton Herrera Named to Prospect Team of the Week Shortstop Ryan Ritter and reliever Welinton Herrera – both of whom are ranked as top-25 prospects in the Rockies' system – were rewarded for...

MAY 19, 2025 • SI.COM