Latest Rockies injuries & transactions

May 8th, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Rockies injury news and transactions.

INJURY UPDATES

RHP
Injury: Right ulnar nerve inflammation
IL date: April 24 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Mid-late May
Status: Will throw a "full-go" bullpen session on May 8, after he had thrown a lighter bullpen on May 5. Will face hitters in Pittsburgh early next week before embarking on a Minor League injury rehab assignment. (updated: May 8)

RHP
Injury: Torn right elbow ligament
IL date: Feb. 12 (60-day IL)
Expected return: May
Status: Allowed two runs on three hits with two strikeouts in one inning for High-A Spokane in his first injury rehab appearance on April 29. (updated: April 29)

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: March 25 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 4)
Expected return: To be determined after he is cleared for game action
Status: Continues playing catch at the team's facility in Scottsdale, Ariz. (updated: April 9)

RHP
Injury: Right elbow UCL strain
IL date: March 25 (transferred to 60-day IL on March 26)
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
Injury: Right UCL repair
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent ligament transfer Tommy John surgery and internal brace procedure on March 4. (updated: March 25)

DH
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 28
• LHP : Activated from 15-day IL
• LHP : Optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque

April 27
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque

April 26
• RHP Blas Castaño: Recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque as the 27th man for Sunday’s doubleheader