Latest Rockies injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the offseason with all the latest Rockies injury news and transactions.
INJURY UPDATES
RHP Chase Dollander
Injury: Left patellar tendon strain
Expected return: 2026
Status: Being shut down in early September has given him a chance to heal. He is building strength, will begin running in a few weeks, and should begin his normal throwing program in December. (updated Nov. 3) More >>
RHP Seth Halvorsen
Injury: Right flexor strain
Expected return: 2026
Status: After being placed on the IL in early August, he rehabbed his arm and by early October had built up to the ability to throw a 95 mph fastball. He's now in a normal offseason and should be throwing again in December. (updated Nov. 3) More >>
DH Kris Bryant
Injury: Lumbar degenerative disk disease
IL date: April 14 (retroactive to April 13, transferred to 60-day IL on May 11)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Frustration persists for Bryant, who continues to undergo various treatments and therapies. The process now is focused on short-term health goals rather than baseball activities. (updated Nov. 3) More >>
RHP Dugan Darnell
Injury: Left hip labrum tear
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent surgery on Sept. 23 in Denver. (updated Sept. 28)
RHP Jeff Criswell
Injury: Torn right elbow ligament
Expected return: 2026
Status: Began light throwing this month, and is targeting the middle of April 2026 to return to game action. (updated Sept. 28)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Nov. 19
• LHP Ryan Rolison: Traded to Braves for cash considerations
Nov. 18
• LHP Ryan Rolison: Designated for assignment
• 1B Michael Toglia: Designated for assignment
• LHP Brennan Bernardino: Acquired from the Red Sox for OF Braiden Ward
• RHP Gabriel Hughes: Contract selected
• OF Sterlin Thompson: Contract selected
• LHP Welinton Herrera: Contract selected
Nov. 12
RHP Roansy Contreras: Requested and received his unconditional release, and signed with the Rakuten Golden Eagles (NPB)
Nov. 6
• 2B Thairo Estrada outrighted off 40-man roster, elected free agency
• RHP Garrett Acton claimed off waivers from Rays More >>
Nov. 4
• INF Kyle Farmer had club side of mutual option for 2026 declined
Nov. 3
• INF Thairo Estrada had club side of mutual option for 2026 declined
Nov. 2
• INF Orlando Arcia, RHP Germán Márquez became free agents
Oct. 31
• LHP Lucas Gilbreath, INF Aaron Schunk outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque
• RHP Dugan Darnell claimed off waivers by Pittsburgh Pirates
• Complete Rockies transactions