Latest Rockies injuries & transactions

May 17th, 2026

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

INJURY UPDATES

RHP
Injury: Right elbow sprain
IL date: May 15 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Dollander left his May 14 start in the second inning with elbow tightness as he extended his arm on his fastball and changeup. An MRI showed inflammation in his elbow. (updated: May 15) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder impingement
IL date: May 14 (15-day IL, retroactive to May 13)
Expected return: May 28
Status: Herget pitched once after returning from the bereavement/family emergency list, but struggled and felt discomfort in the shoulder. He will be given time to calm the issue and regain his form. (updated: May 14)

RHP
Injury: Torn right elbow ligament
IL date: Feb. 12 (60-day IL)
Expected return: May
Status: Struck out three while allowing one hit in one inning on May 13 in his first injury rehab game at Triple-A Albuquerque, after two appearances each with High-A Spokane and Double-A Hartford. (updated: May 14)

RHP
Injury: Right ulnar nerve inflammation
IL date: April 24 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Late May
Status: Threw 35-40 pitches while facing hitters in Pittsburgh on May 13 and is scheduled to start a rehab assignment with Double-A Hartford on May 19. (updated: May 13)

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

May 17
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque
• RHP Blas Castaño: Recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque

May 15
• RHP : Placed on 15-day IL
• IF/OF : Placed on paternity list
• OF : Recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque
• LHP : Recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque

May 14
• RHP : Placed on 15-day IL
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque

May 12
• RHP : Reinstated from the bereavement/family emergency list
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque

May 9
• RHP : Placed on bereavement/family emergency list
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque