DOM NUÑEZ NEWS

Muncy hits 2 HRs, Buehler wins 10th as Dodgers beat Rockies

Max Muncy had two home runs and four hits, Mookie Betts had a homer among his four extra-base hits before leaving with a hip problem, and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their fourth s...

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marquez dominates for 7, pitches Rockies past Padres 3-0

German Marquez pitched seven dominant innings, limiting the Padres to three hits and leading the Colorado Rockies over San Diego 3-0

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nunez, Rockies avoid sweep, beat D-Backs for rare road win

Light-hitting Dom Nunez doubled twice and singled as the Colorado Rockies avoided a three-game sweep by the team with the worst record in the majors, beating the Arizona Diamondbac...

JULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doubles twice Nunez went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs scored, one RBI and a walk during Thursday's win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Nunez cranked an RBI double in the second inning, then swatted his second of the day in the ninth. It was just the fifth multi-hit effort of the season for Nunez, who lost the primarily backstop role to Elias Diaz last month. Across 52 games, the 26-year-old is batting .174/.275/.362 with nine doubles.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time on downturn Nunez remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Nunez will sit for the fourth time in five games while Elias Diaz receives another turn behind the dish. Though Diaz appears to have overtaken Nunez on the depth chart for now, neither backstop has been able to take advantage of his opportunities this season. Nunez has delivered a .575 OPS while striking out in 39.4 percent of his plate appearances, while Diaz has done a better job of making contact (19.4 K%) but has a paltry .487 to show for it.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to bench Nunez will sit Saturday against the Brewers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nunez and Elias Diaz had been in something close to a strict platoon role for much of the season, but they've had a more even split lately. Nunez still hasn't started against a lefty all season, but he and Diaz now appear to be splitting starts against righties such as Saturday's starter Adrian Houser.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Thursday Nunez is not in the lineup Thursday against the Brewers.

Impact Nunez is 4-for-23 in June and will take a seat Thursday for the second straight game. Elias Diaz will work behind the plate for Colorado.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Nunez isn't starting Wednesday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Nunez went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's win over the Padres, and he continues to alternate starts behind the plate. Elias Diaz will start at catcher and bat eighth Wednesday.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Monday's lineup Nunez is not in the lineup Monday against the Padres.

Impact Nunez is 4-for-19 with two doubles, two RBI and four runs over his past six games and will take a seat Monday. Elias Diaz will work behind the plate for Colorado.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Nunez will sit against lefty Wade Miley and the Reds on Saturday.

Impact Nunez hasn't started against a southpaw all season, a trend which will continue Saturday. Elias Diaz starts behind the plate in his absence.

JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Nunez isn't starting Thursday against Miami, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nunez recently drew two consecutive starts behind the plate, but he'll now retreat to the bench for the second time in as many games. Elias Diaz will start at catcher and bat eighth.

JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Nunez isn't starting Wednesday's game against Miami, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Nunez started each of the last two games and went 2-for-5 with a double, a run and an RBI during that time. Elias Diaz will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plates run Sunday Nunez went 1-for-2 with a double, an RBI, a run scored and a walk in Sunday's win over the Athletics.

Impact Nunez got the start behind the plate and delivered good results at the plate, crossing home plate in the third following an RBI single from Raimel Tapia and later plated a run in the eighth with a sac fly that scored Ryan McMahon. The catcher has been a decent source of power with five home runs, six doubles and two triples across 129 plate appearances this season.

JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns after three days off Nunez will start at catcher and bat eighth Sunday against the Athletics.

Impact Though the lefty-hitting Nunez is back in the lineup, the fact that he was benched for the past three games -- including against a pair of right-handed pitchers -- suggests that he may have moved behind Elias Diaz on the depth chart at catcher. Nunez has been a decent source of power with five home runs, five doubles and two triples across 126 plate appearances, but a massive 40.5 percent strikeout rate has limited him to a .162 batting average.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Nunez isn't starting Saturday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Nunez will be on the bench for a third consecutive game, although Elias Diaz has tended to start against left-handers this year. Diaz will start at catcher and bat eighth against southpaw Cole Irvin on Saturday.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Nunez will sit for the second straight game Friday against Oakland, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Nunez has handled the majority of the starts against righties this season while sitting against every lefty, but a day off against Frankie Montas on Friday means he's now sat twice in a row against right-handers. Whether he's dealing with a minor injury or has simply fallen out of favor is not yet clear. The latter would certainly make some sense, as he's gone 3-for-40 with 21 strikeouts in his last 15 games. Elias Diaz will make another start behind the plate in his absence.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Thursday's lineup Nunez is not in Thursday's lineup against the Rangers.

Impact Elias Diaz will start behind the dish and bat eighth. Nunez has started the last three games, so he heads to the bench even with a righty (Mike Foltynewicz) on the hill for Texas. The lefty-hitting backstop has only started against right-handed pitchers this season.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Game 2 Nunez isn't starting Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Nunez started Saturday's matinee and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout. Elias Diaz will start at catcher and bat eighth.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Nunez isn't starting Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Impact Nunez went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in the first game of Thursday's twin bill, and he'll retreat to the bench with left-hander Joey Lucchesi starting Game 2 for the Mets. Elias Diaz will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resting against lefty Nunez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.

Impact The Mets are expected to bring a southpaw (David Peterson) to the hill in Monday's series opener, which likely explains why the lefty-hitting Nunez is getting the day off. Elias Diaz will catch for the second time in five games while Nunez sits.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres score on wild pitch to beat Rockies 2-1 in 10 innings

Jorge Mateo scored from third base on Daniel Bard's wild pitch in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the San Diego Padres a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of Tuesday's lineup Nunez is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Padres.

Impact Nunez will take a seat Tuesday after starting the previous two games behind the plate. Elias Diaz will catch for Austin Gomber and bat eighth for the Rockies.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nunez passed ball, Sheffield wild pitch gift Reds 7-6 win

Dom Nunez’s passed ball allowed home the tying run in the ninth inning and Jordan Sheffield’s wild pitch scored the go-ahead run, gifting the Cincinnati Reds a 7-6 win over the Col...

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits again Saturday Nunez will sit for the second game in a row Saturday against Cincinnati, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Saturday marks the first time this season that Nunez has found himself on the bench in consecutive games. Elias Diaz remains the starter behind the plate in his absence.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Friday Nunez is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nunez hits the bench for the second time in three games. He has just two hits in his last six contests. Elias Diaz will start behind the plate in his absence.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE