Colorado Rockies

Nolan Jones returns to the lineup for the Colorado Rockies against the Houston Astros Saturday. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Jones is back after taking a seat on the bench the last two games, patrolling left field and batting seventh against the Astros for manager Bud Black Saturday.

Charlie Blackmon is back in the lineup for the Colorado Rockies against the Houston Astros Saturday. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Blackmon returns after sitting out Thursday for manager Bud Black, batting fifth and occupying the designated hitter spot against the Astros Saturday.

Elias Diaz went 1-for-4 with a double and three RBI in the Rockies' thrilling 10-9 win over the Padres.

Fantasy Impact: Diaz's performance this season has been solid, maintaining a .309 batting average through 23 games. His ability to contribute key hits, as evidenced by his 14 RBI to go with a pair of homers and four doubles, makes him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues at a relatively shallow position. His consistent contact and run production can be a boon for fantasy managers looking for stability behind the plate.

Brenton Doyle stayed hot for the Rockies on Thursday, going 3 for 4 with three singles, one RBI, three runs, and two steals in a 10-9 win over the Padres.

Fantasy Impact: Doyle just continues to hit here in the first month of the season, as he's now sporting a stellar .330/.371/.527 slash line with 11 extra-base hits, four stolen bases, and 16 runs scored across 97 plate appearances. The second-year big leaguer has now hit safely in each of his last five games, going 9 for 18 with two doubles, a triple, and three steals. Doyle should be rostered in all mixed formats right now.

Elehuris Montero hit a two-run home run on Thursday against the Padres.

Fantasy Impact: Montero is slashing .236/.288/.306 so far this season with his first home run on the season.

Hunter Goodman hit a three-run home run on Thursday against the Padres.

Fantasy Impact: Goodman hit his first long ball on the season after he was recalled on Wednesday.

Justin Lawrence tossed a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 9-8 win over the Padres on Thursday. He struck out one while not allowing a baserunner in the frame.

Fantasy Impact: Lawrence picked up his second save of the season in the outing. Overall, Lawrence has compiled a 5.59 ERA and 10 strikeouts across 10 outings in 2024.

Dakota Hudson was hit hard, allowing six earned runs on six hits and four walks while striking out four over just 3.1 innings in Thursday's 10-9 loss to the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact: This performance continues a troubling trend for Hudson, whose season ERA ballooned to 6.57 and WHIP worsened to 1.78. With a low strikeout rate of 5.8 K/9 and a high FIP of 5.25, his ability to contribute positively in fantasy formats is becoming increasingly doubtful. Fantasy managers should consider other options, as Hudson's high ERA and WHIP are damaging to any team's pitching stats.

Ty Blach allowed four earned runs and five hits over five innings in a loss to the Padres.

Fantasy Impact: The absence of strikeouts in this game, coupled with the four earned runs, suggests a troubling shift for fantasy managers who might have hoped for a sleeper waiver wire pick. Given this outing, it's prudent to approach Blach with caution in fantasy lineups, as his inability to miss bats could lead to more rough starts if this trend continues.

Ryan McMahon contributed with his bat in the Rockies' 5-2 loss to the Padres, going 1-for-3 with a home run, an RBI, and a run scored.

Fantasy Impact: This performance slightly uplifts his season batting average to .312 and marks his third homer of the year. Despite the Rockies' struggles, McMahon's consistent hitting suggest he could remain a valuable fantasy asset, especially in leagues that reward power and on-base percentage.

Brendan Rodgers went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in the Rockies' 7-4 win over the Padres on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact: Despite a sluggish start to the season with a batting average lingering around the Mendoza Line, this performance could be a sign of Rodgers finding his rhythm at the plate. His power stroke has been largely absent this season, making this home run his first. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Rodgers to see if this game acts as a catalyst for more consistent production, though his high strikeout rate and low walk rate continue to be areas of concern.

Kris Bryant (back) will not be reinstated from the 10-day IL when first eligible, per manager Bud Black. (Source: Patrick Lyons on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: While the team does not believe the back injury is serious, Bryant is not going to be ready to return on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should expect Bryant to be out indefinitely until the team sets a firm timetable.

Austin Gomber delivered a mixed performance, allowing one earned run on four hits and three walks while striking out two over five innings in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Padres.

Fantasy Impact: Despite a decent effort in limiting runs, Gomber's control issues persisted, as evidenced by his three walks. His season ERA now sits at a slightly improved 4.32, but his WHIP remains elevated at 1.48, reflecting ongoing struggles with baserunners. The modest strikeout total from this game does little to boost his unimpressive 7.2 K/9 rate. Fantasy managers should view Gomber as a risky play in deeper leagues.

Noah Davis is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his right shoulder Monday. (Source: Luke Zahlmann on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Davis pitched in relief during Sunday’s doubleheader, but was removed due to shoulder discomfort. He is a candidate to land on the injured list in Triple-A.

Peter Lambert will join the Rockies starting rotation while Kyle Freeland is sidelined. (Source: DenverPost.com)

Fantasy Impact: Lambert has posted a 2.31 ERA across 11 2/3 innings out of the bullpen so far this season for Colorado.

Kyle Freeland has been placed on the 15-day IL due to a left elbow strain, retroactive to April 16th. (Source: Rockies Club Information on X)

Fantasy Impact: Freeland will be out for at least the next two weeks, but the extent of the injury is unclear at the moment. Noah Davis has been recalled from Triple-A

Ryan Feltner struggled on Wednesday, allowing six earned runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out eight over 5.1 innings in the Rockies' 7-6 loss to the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact: This performance pushed his ERA to a concerning 5.06 and WHIP to 1.50 through four starts this season. Despite a strong 11.0 K/9 rate and a decent 3.25 strikeout-to-walk ratio, Feltner's high BABIP of .357 suggests he's been somewhat unlucky, but also points to potential issues with his pitch execution. Fantasy managers should be wary as his high strikeout rate is tempered by his susceptibility to allowing hits and runs, making him a risky play in all but the deepest of leagues or those that heavily reward strikeouts.

Michael Toglia contributed a solo home run in the Rockies' 2-1 loss to the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact: He went 1-for-4 with a home run, one run scored, and one RBI. Despite the home run, Toglia's season has been underwhelming, with a meager .143 batting average and a high strikeout rate of .361 through 11 games. His power is evident with four homers, but his inability to consistently get on base suggests he's struggling to find his rhythm at the plate. Fantasy managers should view Toglia as a risky play, primarily valuable in formats that heavily reward power numbers.

Cal Quantrill pitched a decent game against the Phillies, allowing just one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out one over six innings in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact: Despite a solid performance that kept his team in the game, Quantrill's season stats remain less than stellar, with a 5.57 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP through four starts.

Rockies catcher Jacob Stallings will retreat to the bench for Monday's series opener against the Phillies. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Stallings went 0-for-2 in Sunday's 5-0 loss to the Blue Jays and will begin a series with the Phillies on the bench. The veteran is hitting .250 with a 12.5% BB% through his first 16 plate appearances with the Rockies.