Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies - News - August 28, 2023

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Adael Amador - Activated, advances to Double-AAmador (hand) was assigned to Double-A Hartford on Saturday after being activated from High-A Spokane's 7-day injured list.

ImpactEven though Amador hadn't played for Spokane since June 22 before being shut down with a broken hamate bone in his right hand that ultimately required surgery, the Rockies saw enough from the 20-year-old during his rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League to send him to Double-A now that he's healthy again. Through his first two games with Hartford, the switch-hitting middle infielder has gone 2-for-8 with a walk, a run scored and two stolen bases. He had slashed .302/.391/.514 with nine home runs and 12 stolen bases in 54 games with Spokane prior to getting injured.

AUGUST 29, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Brendan Rodgers - Out again with illnessRodgers (illness) remains out of the lineup Tuesday versus Atlanta.

ImpactRodgers was scratched from the Rockies' lineup Monday due to an illness and apparently needs a bit more rest and treatment. Harold Castro is playing second base and batting seventh Tuesday against the NL East leaders.

AUGUST 29, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Acuña's encounter and Guaranteed Rate Field shooting raise questions about safety of players, fans

A shooting that likely happened inside of Guaranteed Rate Field, followed by a scary moment for Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. in Colorado

AUGUST 29, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Karl Kauffmann - Optioned back to Triple-AColorado optioned Kauffmann to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

ImpactKauffmann surrendered three earned runs over three innings of relief in the Rockies' blowout loss to Atlanta on Monday. He has a rough 8.42 ERA in 25.2 total major-league innings this season.

AUGUST 29, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Gavin Hollowell - Recalled from Triple-AColorado recalled Hollowell from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

ImpactHollowell has struggled to a 6.46 ERA through 15.1 innings of relief this season at the major-league level. The 25-year-old right-hander figures to be used in a mop-up role as he returns to the Rockies' bullpen.

AUGUST 29, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Fans who invaded Coors Field seeking selfies with Braves star Ronald Acuna charged with trespassing, disturbing peaceTwo fans who charged onto Coors Field seeking photos with Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr., leading to Acuna falling to the ground, have...

AUGUST 29, 2023•DENVERPOST.COM

After Acuña fan incident, MLBPA is reviewing safety measures: What policies are in place?The Major League Baseball Players Association on Tuesday said it intends to review team and stadium safety measures in response to a pair of...

AUGUST 29, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM

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Acuña's encounter and Guaranteed Rate Field shooting raise questions about safety of players, fans