Latest Rockies injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Rockies injury news and transactions.
INJURY UPDATES
OF/INF Tyler Freeman
Injury: Lower back soreness
Expected return: Day to day
Status: OF/INF Tyler Freeman
Injury: Lower back soreness
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Said being scratched from the April 5 lineup was a function of playing nine innings on April 4, something he had yet to do this season. His maintenance program is being adjusted. (updated: April 6)
LHP Jose Quintana
Injury: Right hamstring strain
IL date: April 2, retroactive to March 30 (15-day IL)
Expected return: April
Status: Said on April 5 that the injury was feeling better and he has been playing catch, but he is waiting to be cleared for more extensive activity. (updated: April 5) More >>
RHP McCade Brown
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation (60-day IL)
IL date: March 26 (retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: To be determined after he is cleared for game action
Status: Had been facing hitters, but now has backed off to playing catch. (updated: April 4)
RHP RJ Petit
Injury: Right elbow UCL strain (15-day IL)
IL date: March 25
Expected return: 2027
Status: Dr. Keith Meister performed Tommy John surgery with an internal brace March 20 in Dallas. Petit, a Rule 5 Draft pick from the Tigers, will miss the season. (updated: March 25)
RHP Pierson Ohl
Injury: Right UCL repair (60-day IL)
IL date: March 25
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent ligament transfer Tommy John surgery and internal brace procedure on March 4. (updated: March 25)
RHP Jeff Criswell
Injury: Torn right elbow ligament
IL date: Feb. 12 (60-day IL)
Expected return: April
Status: Targeting the middle of April to return to Minor League action. (updated: Feb. 26)
DH Kris Bryant
Injury: Lumbar degenerative disk disease
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: There is no return in sight for Bryant, who has had a long and painful time since signing with the Rockies before the 2022 season. (updated: Feb. 23) More >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
April 4
• RHP McCade Brown: Transferred to 60-day IL
• 1B Blaine Crim: Activated from 10-day IL, optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque
• OF Zac Veen: Activated from 10-day IL, optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque
• LHP Sammy Peralta: Claimed off waivers from Brewers, optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque
April 3
• OF Mickey Moniak: Reinstated from the 10-day IL
April 2
• INF-OF Ryan Ritter: Optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque
• RHP Valente Bellozo: Recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque
• LHP Jose Quintana: Placed on 15-day IL
April 1
• OF-INF Tyler Freeman: Reinstated from the 10-day injured list
• C Braxton Fulford: Optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque
• Complete Rockies transactions