ALEX COLOMÉ NEWS

Notches first save Colome walked one batter in a scoreless ninth inning and earned a save over the Phillies on Monday.

Impact After blowing a save chance in his first 2022 appearance, Colome notched his first save of the year Monday. He issued a two-out walk to Rhys Hoskins but had no trouble finishing off the 4-1 victory. Colome is now sporting a 2.45 ERA through 3.2 innings this season.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Used in setup role Colome allowed one hit but pitched a scoreless eighth inning in Monday's win over Texas. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Colome entered the game with the score tied at three and allowed a leadoff hit, but he was able to escape the inning otherwise unscatherd. It was a bounceback effort from Colome, who surrendered the lead in his first appearance with the team during the team's weekend series against the Dodgers. Colome has now made each of his appearances in the eighth inning in games with potential save chances for Colorado. Daniel Bard has earned the ninth inning role on each occasion, and he appears to be the frontrunner for saves early on in the campaign.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands in Colorado Colome signed a one-year contract with Colorado on Saturday, Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes reports.

Impact Colome's 155 saves give him the coveted "proven closer" label, and he continues to find work in the ninth inning despite the fact that his career 21.7 percent strikeout rate comes in far below typical closer territory. He picked up 17 saves for the Twins last season despite a mediocre 4.15 ERA, and it would hardly be a surprise to see him eclipse that number in 2022. While Coors Field will inflate his ERA and WHIP, he only has to beat out a mediocre mix of Carlos Estevez, Daniel Bard and Robert Stephenson to earn a ninth-inning role. If you want the cheapest path to saves and don't care about getting much else from your closer, Colome could be the answer.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Minnesota have declined their mutual option in Colome's contract and will buy out his 2022 contract for $1.25 million, making him a free agent, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Had both sides elected the option, Colome would have made $5.5 million in 2022. Colome was signed to shore up the back end of the bullpen, but he lost the closer job after an awful April where he blew three of six save chances and had a 8.31 ERA. He improved in the second half of the season and regained the closer role in September. However, the Twins decided to move on even though his option wasn't too expensive for a veteran closer/set-up man.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Closes out Tigers Colome allowed two earned runs on three hits and no walks while striking out two across one inning to earn the save Tuesday against the Tigers.

Impact Colome failed to maintain the shutout, though he did manage to escape his outing with his 17th save of the season. He surrendered a leadoff single, but then appeared to settle down by recording consecutive outs. However, Colome followed that up by allowing two singles, forcing him to strikeout Robbie Grossman with the tying run on first base. Despite the poor outing, Colome has allowed five earned runs across his last 12.1 frames while also compiling a 17:2 K:BB in that span.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Secures 16th save Colome pitched a perfect inning against the Blue Jays on Friday, striking out one to earn the save.

Impact Colome faced the heart of the Toronto order -- Vladimir Guerrero, Bo Bichette and Teoscar Hernandez -- while protecting a two-run lead. He made easy work of the trio of batters, needing only five pitches (all of which were strikes) to retire the side in order. The right-hander has successfully converted nine of his last 10 save opportunities and has held opponents scoreless in 12 of his last 14 appearances overall.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rough outing, earns save Colome allowed two earned runs on three hits and one walk while striking out two in the ninth inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Cubs.

Impact Colome entered the game with a three-run lead, but he quickly ran into trouble by allowing three of the first four batters he faced to reach base. He settled down in time to record with the final out with the tying run at third base and go-ahead run at second. Despite the rocky outing, Colome has pitched well of late, as he's allowed only three earned runs across 10.1 frames in September. He now has 15 saves on the season while maintaining a 3.98 ERA with a 55:23 K:BB acoss 61 innings.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Collects 14th save Colome gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless seventh inning during the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader to record his 14th save of the season in a 6-3 win over Cleve...

Impact After blowing his last save chance Monday, Colome got an opportunity to get right back on his horse and didn't disappoint. Since moving back into the closer role at the beginning of August, the right-hander has a 2.29 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 15:6 K:BB through 19.2 innings while converting 12 of 15 save chances, adding two wins to his ledger as well.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save Colome blew a save after giving up one run over 1.1 innings in the loss against the Yankees on Monday. He gave up one hit and stuck out four.

Impact The closer was called upon to protect a three-run lead while inheriting two baserunners. He surrendered a game-tying three-run homer to Aaron Judge before striking out the final four batters he faced. It was the 32-year-old's first blown save since Aug. 25. Colome hadn't given up a run in his last eight outings while posting a 1.00 WHIP and converting six saves over that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 13th save Colome earned the save Tuesday after holding Cleveland scoreless across one inning. He allowed one hit and no walks while striking out one.

Impact Colome successfully protected a three-run lead to collect his sixth save over his last seven outings. The right-hander has been on fire as of late, failing to give up any runs in that span. Overall this season, Colome has 13 saves to go with a 3.95 ERA and 1.39 WHIP.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns 12th save Colome struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Monday's 5-2 win over Cleveland.

Impact The right-hander had an uneventful outing, needing just five pitches to protect a three-run lead. Colome has pitched six consecutive scoreless innings, notching five saves in that span. For the year, he's 12-for-18 in save chances with a 4.02 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 43:22 K:BB across 53.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes with 11th save Colome allowed two hits and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning Sunday, earning a save over Tampa Bay.

Impact After forcing a double-play ball, Colome found himself in a two-on, two-out jam. He escaped after Nelson Cruz flew out to center to end the game. The 32-year-old has converted each of his last four save chances and hasn't given up a run in his last five innings. Colome is sporting a 4.10 ERA and a 42:22 K:BB this season.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wacha scheduled to start for Tampa Bay against Minnesota

The Rays will send Michael Wacha to the mound Friday and the Twins will give Randy Dobnak the start

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures 10th save Colome allowed a hit in a scoreless ninth inning and earned a save over Detroit on Monday.

Impact Colome found himself in a two-out jam after a single and his throwing error put runners on first and third. He managed to wiggle out and earn his third save in the last four days. He's now 10-for-16 in save opportunities with a 4.26 ERA through 50.2 innings. Colome has a secure grasp on the closer role with Taylor Rogers (finger) on the injured list and could continue seeing some ninth-inning work when he returns.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up ninth save Colome allowed one hit and one walk but no runs over an inning of work Saturday night, picking up his ninth save in the Twins' 6-4 win over the Brewers.

Impact After picking up the save Friday against the Brewers, Colome was called upon again to handle the ninth on Saturday night. The right-hander got Lorenzo Cain to ground out before walking Pablo Reyes and allowing a single to Omar Narvaez that put the tying run on first base. Fortunately for both fantasy managers and the Twins, the 32-year-old induced a double play from Jace Peterson to end the game. With Taylor Rogers still on the injured list with a sprained left middle finger, Colome figures to see the bulk of the Twins' save opportunities.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notches eighth save Colome struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning and earned a save over the Brewers on Friday.

Impact Colome quickly worked a perfect ninth inning Friday, throwing 10-of-13 pitches for strikes and earning his eighth save of the year. He coughed up four runs and blew two saves over his last two outings and he's now 8-for-14 in save chances this season. Colome is sporting a 4.44 ERA and a 41:20 K:BB over 48.2 innings.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gant scheduled to start for Twins at Red Sox

The Red Sox will send Chris Sale to the mound Thursday and the Twins plan to give John Gant the start

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blows save but earns win Colome (4-4) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out one in one inning, taking a blown save and earning the win Wednesday versus Boston.

Impact The runs on Colome's ledger came from a game-tying, two-run home run by Kyle Schwarber in the ninth inning. Minnesota then took a massive lead in the 10th, and Colome ended up getting the win as a consolation prize. The right-hander has blown a save chance in each of his last two outings, allowing four runs across two innings in that span. He now has a 4.53 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 39:20 K:BB while adding seven saves, six blown saves and five holds in 47.2 innings this year.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Houck expected to start as Boston hosts Minnesota

The Red Sox will send Tanner Houck to the mound Tuesday and the Twins will give Griffin Jax the start

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blows fifth save chance Colome had his fifth blown save chance in Wednesday's win over Cleveland. He gave up two runs on two hits and a walk after taking a lead into the ninth inning. The Twins would late...

Impact Colome had been on a nice run with 8.1 scoreless innings before this outing that included five saves and a win. He'll likely remain in the closer role despite this setback with the Twins having few proven options to close games.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win Sunday Colome threw a scoreless ninth inning to earn a win (moving to 3-4) in Sunday's victory over Tampa Bay.

Impact Colome has turned his season around since inheriting the closer role after the trade deadline. He's thrown 6.1 scoreless innings with just two walks and no home runs since Aug. 3, amassing five saves and a win. He only has two strikeouts over that stretch, but he's reduced his walk and had better command.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Locks down seventh save Colome walked one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the White Sox.

Impact Since retaking the closer role at the start of August, Colome has pitched 5.1 scoreless innings while allowing just one hit and two walks in his last six appearances. He has just two strikeouts in that span, but he's also converted five of his seven saves this month. The right-hander has a 4.12 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 38:18 K:BB through 43.2 innings overall, but he should remain firmly in the ninth-inning conversation with no guarantee Taylor Rogers (finger) will return this season.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up another save Colome earned the save over the White Sox on Tuesday by pitching a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Colome didn't collect any strikeouts in the outing, but he mowed down Chicago in order on only 10 pitches in the ninth inning. Prior to August, the right-hander was almost entirely off fantasy radars, posting a 4.70 ERA and 1.49 WHIP while notching only two saves and five holds. He has turned things around dramatically this month, however, going 4-of-4 in save attempts while holding opponents scoreless over 4.1 innings covering five appearances. He is suddenly worth a pickup for fantasy managers in need of saves.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notches fifth save Colome struck out one batter in a perfect ninth inning and earned a save over the Astros on Sunday.

Impact Colome has converted all three save opportunities since Taylor Rogers (finger) was placed on the injured list at the end of July. He's riding a 4.1-inning scoreless streak, lowering his season ERA to 4.32 through 41.2 innings. He should continue getting most of the save chances as long as Rogers is out.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Consecutive saves Colome got the save in Thursday's 5-3 victory versus the Astros, recording the final out.

Impact Colome entered with one on and two out in the ninth after Danny Coulombe allowed two runs and induced a Martin Maldonado lineout to secure the win. The 32-year-old now has four saves, four blown saves and five holds on the campaign and looks to be Minnesota's closer at least for the interim.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE