COLORADO ROCKIES NEWS

Kris Bryant - Takes batting practice on field Bryant (finger) took batting practice on the field Monday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's the first time he's done so since suffering a fractured left index finger in late July. There remains no timetable for Bryant's return to the Rockies' lineup, but he should make it back at some point later this month if all goes well. When he does return, Bryant could see some action at first base in addition to the outfield.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Mears - Returns to big leagues Mears was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mears has yielded two runs over seven innings at the major-league level this season and had been pitching well of late with Albuquerque. He's taking Tommy Doyle's spot on the roster.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommy Doyle - Optioned to Triple-A Doyle was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Doyle had been scored upon in five straight appearances. Nick Mears will replace him on the Rockies' roster and in the bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Goodman - Wraps up strong hometand Goodman went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a walk and three RBI on Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Goodman has drawn six starts in seven games since being called up, and he drew his first look in the outfield Sunday. He's given the Rockies no reason to take him out of the lineup, as he's gone 8-for-21 with three doubles, a triple and six RBI in his first taste of the majors. He'll head away from hitter-friendly Coors Field for the first time in a matchup Monday against Arizona, but Goodman should continue to see regular playing time to close out the season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Jones - Swipes two bags Jones went 1-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and two stolen bases Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Jones had a strong weekend series against the Blue Jays. He blasted his 14th homer of the season Friday and stole three bases combined across the final two games in the set. While Jones is known primarily for his power, he has six swiped bags across 43 games since the All-Star break.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Gameday: Blue Jays 7, Rockies 5 Final Score (09/03/2023) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Blue Jays vs. Rockies at Coors Field

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Justin Lawrence - Takes seventh loss Lawrence (4-7) allowed two earned runs on three hits and a walk while striking out one across two-thirds of an inning to take the loss Saturday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Lawrence was unable to close out Saturday's win against the Rangers but was called upon again Sunday in a high-leverage chance. This time, he entered the game in the ninth inning with the score tied, but he surrendered three singles and a walk to take the loss. Lawrence has now allowed at least one earned run in five of his last seven appearances, and he has an 18.00 ERA and 3.33 WHIP across six innings in that span. It's possible the Rockies look to other options at closer, with Tyler Kinely being one potential alternative.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs vie to regain focus in opener vs. Rockies The Arizona Diamondbacks recorded two wins at the Colorado Rockies last month to ignite a sizzling 9-1 run.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Diamondbacks open 3-game series at home against the Rockies

The Arizona Diamondbacks open a three-game series at home against the Colorado Rockies on Monday

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chase Anderson - Goes four in return Anderson did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over four innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out three.

Impact Anderson pitched well in his return from a five-week stint on the injured list due to shoulder inflammation. He allowed a solo home run to Vladimir Guerrero in the third, then another to Spencer Horwitz in the fourth but otherwise held the Blue Jays in check during his brief outing. There's no telling if Anderson would have come out for the fifth, but a 59-minute rain delay effectively ended his outing. Anderson's next start is scheduled to take place when the Rockies travel to San Francisco for a weekend series against the Giants.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays vs. Rockies Highlights | 09/03/2023 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. crushed a solo homer and Whit Merrifield hit a go-ahead RBI single to lead the Blue Jays to a 7-5 win over the Rockies

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 4

Preview the September 4 matchup between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and m...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

'I've let our team down': Lawrence emotional after rough 9th DENVER -- Justin Lawrence was fighting back tears. “The reality of the situation is I’ve let our team down the past three weeks, almost a mo...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Rockies lose 7-5 as Blue Jays score twice in ninth off Justin Lawrence DENVER — The bullpen blues struck the Rockies again on a rainy Sunday afternoon at Coors Field.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Spencer Horwitz helps Blue Jays slide past Rockies Spencer Horwitz homered among his three hits, Vladimir Guerrero also went deep and finished with two hits, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat th...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ninth-inning rally gives Blue Jays series win over Rockies DENVER -- Sunday’s win won’t be hung in a museum, but the Blue Jays found a way to keep the American League Wild Card race right in front of...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Merrifield's go-ahead RBI single keys Blue Jay's 7-5 win over Rockies

Whit Merrifield hit a two-out, go-ahead RBI single in the top of the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays went on to beat the Colorado Rockies 7-5 Sunday to take two of three in...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin Wynns - Gets nod behind plate Wynns will start at catcher and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact With All-Star backstop Elias Diaz getting a breather for the day game after a night game, Wynns will pick up a turn behind the plate. Since the Midsummer Classic, Wynns has mustered a lowly .472 OPS in 13 games while seeing limited use behind Diaz.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elehuris Montero - Draws third straight start Montero will start at first base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Montero will pick up his third consecutive start Sunday, this time facing off against right-hander Kevin Gausman after he had previously re-entered the lineup versus a pair of southpaws to begin the series with Toronto. Following his call-up from Triple-A Albuquerque last weekend, Hunter Goodman had displaced Montero as the team's everyday first baseman, but manager Bud Black has now deployed Goodman at designated hitter and in right field for the rookie's last two starts. With Michael Toglia now sitting out for a third straight game and Goodman getting looks elsewhere, Montero looks like he'll settle back in as the Rockies' primary first baseman. Montero enters Sunday's contest with a .417/.488/.694 slash line over his past 11 contests.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Toglia - Sitting in third straight Toglia is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact The switch-hitting Toglia finds himself on the bench for the third game in a row, this time versus Toronto right-hander Kevin Gausman after he had been excluded from the lineup against a pair of southpaws in the first two contests of the series. Dating back to Aug. 9, Toglia is slashing .127/.186/.291 with a 30.5 percent strikeout rate over a stretch of 17 games, and his ongoing slump may have prompted manager Bud Black to pull the plug on the youngster in an everyday role. Elehuris Montero will pick up a third straight start Sunday at Toglia's expense.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elias Díaz - Receives breather Sunday Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Diaz started the past five games and will receive a break after going 3-for-22 with an RBI, three runs and seven strikeouts during that span. Austin Wynns is working behind the plate and batting ninth Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies place Daniel Bard on IL, activate Chase Anderson The Colorado Rockies placed Daniel Bard on the 15-day injured list and reinstated fellow right-hander Chase Anderson to start Sunday’s game...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rockies place Daniel Bard on IL, activate Chase Anderson The Colorado Rockies placed Daniel Bard on the 15-day injured list and reinstated fellow right-hander Chase Anderson to start Sunday's game...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Chase Anderson - Reinstated ahead of start The Rockies reinstated Anderson (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list prior to his start Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Right shoulder inflammation sent Anderson to the injured list in late July, and he's now been cleared to rejoin the Rockies' rotation and start Sunday. The 35-year-old righty gave up three runs over 5.2 innings during his rehab assignment while striking out two batters and walking five. With a 6.08 ERA and 1.48 WHIP, Anderson isn't likely to provide much fantasy value as the season nears its end.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Bard - Lands on IL The Rockies placed Bard on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right forearm fatigue.

Impact After giving up seven runs in two frames over his last two outings, Bard will head to the injured list to ensure that his forearm is fully-healthy for his next time on the mound. Chase Anderson (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day IL in a corresponding move and will start Sunday against Toronto.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE