BRIAN SERVEN NEWS

Striking out at alarming clip Serven has struck out 20 times across 42 plate appearances during Cactus League games this spring.

Impact Serven is all but locked into a roster spot, so even his slow spring performance isn't likely to change his status for Opening Day. However, he may lose out on playing time to Elias Diaz -- the Rockies' other catcher that will start the campaign in the majors --until he can show he can get back on track at the dish.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits sixth home run Serven went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's extra-innings loss to the Giants.

Impact Serven's sixth home run of the season was a two-run shot to tie the game 2-2 in the bottom of the fifth inning. The 27-year-old has started 10 of the last 11 games for the Rockies since primary catcher Elias Diaz went down with a wrist injury. Serven is hitting just .229 on the season, but he owned a .265 average at Coors Field entering the afternoon, so he could be a serviceable option at catcher during weeks the Rockies are at home.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Receives breather Serven is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Serven has taken over as the Rockies' clear No. 1 catcher since Elias Diaz (wrist) landed on the injured list last Friday, but the 27-year-old will need a breather as the Rockies and Cardinals close their series with a day game after a night game. While starting in five of the past six games, Serven went 3-for-16 with a home run, a double, two walks, three RBI and an additional run.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Serven isn't starting Saturday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Serven will get a breather after he went 2-for-6 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs over the last two games. Dom Nunez is starting at catcher and batting ninth.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in Friday's win Serven went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-3 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Elias Diaz (shoulder) went on the injured list Friday, so it appears Serven will get a look as the starting catcher for a while. He made a good impression Friday with his fifth homer of the year, tying the game at 3-3 in the fifth inning. The 27-year-old has gone 6-for-17 (.353) in August, lifting his season slash line to .244/.308/.412 through 130 plate appearances. He's added 13 RBI, 16 runs scored, three doubles and a triple. Serven will likely hit at the bottom of the order even as a regular starter, though a favorable home park could make him an intriguing waiver-wire add during Diaz's absence.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Connects for fourth homer Serven went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Serven will be happy to put July behind him -- he went 3-for-37 (.081) with a home run, a double, four runs scored and a 3:8 BB:K in 12 contests this month. That poor performance at the plate mostly erased the gains he'd made in June to earn a split of playing time with Elias Diaz, and it appears Serven is more or less back to a backup role. He's slashing .225/.295/.382 with four homers, 10 RBI, 12 runs scored, two doubles and a triple in 112 plate appearances this year.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alternating starts with Diaz Serven is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Serven appeared to solidify himself as the Rockies' top backstop in mid-June, but he and Elias Diaz have since fallen into a near-even timeshare behind the dish. The two have alternated starts at catcher for 12 consecutive contests, with Serven going 1-for-19 with a double, two walks, two runs and now RBI in his six starts during that stretch.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still not starting Serven isn't in the lineup Saturday against Minnesota.

Impact Serven has lost out on playing time behind the dish recently, and he'll be out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game. Elias Diaz -- who appears to have carved out a role as the Rockies' primary catcher -- is starting behind the dish and starting eighth Saturday.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Serven isn't starting Friday's game against the Twins, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Serven and Elias Diaz have split time behind the dish over the last few weeks, but Serven will retreat to the bench for a third consecutive game Friday. Diaz is starting at catcher and batting ninth.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Thursday Serven is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Marlins, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Serven will sit for the second game in a row Thursday as Elias Diaz draws the start at catcher, batting seventh. The two men continue to split time behind the plate with neither of them commanding the lion's share of playing time.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Wednesday Serven is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Marlins,

Impact Serven will get a day off Wednesday after he went 0-for-5 with two punchouts in Tuesday's loss. Elias Diaz will take over behind the plate and bat eighth.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Sunday Serven is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

Impact Elias Diaz will receive a turn behind the dish after Serven caught in five of the Rockies' previous six contests. Serven went 7-for-16 with two extra-base hits and three walks during that stretch to boost his season OPS to .923. So long as he's wielding a hot bat, Serven should continue to play regularly over Diaz.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shines at bottom of order Serven went 4-for-4 with two runs scored in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Guardians.

Impact Entering Thursday, Serven had already started behind the dish in four of the Rockies' previous seven games, and his perfect showing at the plate in the series finale with Cleveland likely further solidified him ahead of Elias Diaz on the depth chart at catcher. Serven batted out of the No. 9 spot Thursday, but with the rookie's slash line now sitting at an excellent .333/.382/.549 through his first 55 big-league plate appearances, manager Bud Black could consider moving him up in the order.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies take on the Padres after Serven's 4-hit game

The Colorado Rockies take on the San Diego Padres after Brian Serven had four hits against the Guardians on Thursday

JUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stealing work from Elias Diaz Serven will start at catcher and bat ninth in Thursday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Now in the lineup for the fifth time in eight games, Serven appears to have overtaken Elias Diaz as the Rockies' preferred catcher for the time being. Since being called up to the big leagues May 17, Serven has hit .277 with three home runs, nine RBI and five runs in 51 plate appearances. If his playing time continues to trend upward from here, Serven could prove to be a viable fantasy option even in leagues that start one catcher, particularly in weeks in which the Rockies have a homestand.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers two-run homer Serven went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 8-7 loss to the Atlanta.

Impact Serven continues to make the most of his limited playing time -- he's logged multiple hits in two of his last three starts behind the dish. The 27-year-old catcher went yard in the eighth inning Sunday, nearly sparking a comeback effort for the Rockies in the close loss. He's hitting .303 with a .919 OPS, three homers, nine RBI and four runs scored in 35 plate appearances.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting well in limited opportunity Serven went 3-for-5 with two RBI in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Miami.

Impact Serven remains the backup catcher in Colorado behind Elias Diaz, though he has taken advantage of his recent opportunities in the lineup. He delivered RBI singles in the second and sixth innings Wednesday to record his third multi-hit effort across six starts. Serven has collected eight hits across the first 26 at-bats of his career while also chipping in two home runs, seven RBI and three runs scored.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts two long balls Serven went 2-for-4 with a pair of two-run home runs during an 11-3 win against the Mets on Saturday.

Impact Making his second career start, Serven launched home runs in the second and sixth innings after going hitless in his debut Wednesday. The 27-year-old hit five home runs in 23 games at Triple-A Albuquerque so the power could be legitimate if Serven sticks with the team.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serven's 2 HRs lift Rockies over Mets 11-3 for DH split

Brian Serven hit a pair of two-run homers — his first two major league hits — to lead the Colorado Rockies over the New York Mets 11-3 for a doubleheader split

MAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB debut Wednesday Serven is starting at catcher and batting ninth in Wednesday's series finale against the Giants.

Impact After being called up Tuesday, Serven is set to make his MLB debut Wednesday. Through 77 at-bats with Triple-A Albuquerque this season, the catcher produced a .273 average with five homers and 11 RBI.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first career call-up The Rockies selected Serven's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

Impact The 27-year-old backstop earned his first promotion to the majors after turning in a .912 OPS and 16:15 BB:K across 96 plate appearances at Albuquerque this season. He'll step in as the No. 2 catcher behind Elias Diaz after Colorado demoted Dom Nunez to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE