Impact Nunez started the matinee and went 0-for-2 with a strikeout, so it's not much of a surprise to see him sitting out the nightcap. Elias Diaz will catch for Austin Gomber in Game 2.
MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
DOM NUÑEZ
On bench Game 2 Nunez is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Padres.
Receives breather Sunday Nunez is not in the lineup Sunday at St. Louis, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.
Impact Nunez went 1-for-5 with a double and three RBI and will take a seat Sunday after starting the previous three games. Elias Diaz will start behind the plate for the Rockies in the series finale.
MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Game 2 Nunez is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Giants, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Impact Nunez went 1-for-3 with a run and two strikeouts during Game 1, and unsurprisingly won't be starting both games of the twin bill. Elias Diaz will catch for Ryan Castellani during the nightcap.
MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Day off Sunday Nunez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.
Impact Nunez went 2-for-5 with a grand slam, a double and an additional run scored Saturday, but he'll take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Elias Diaz will work behind the plate for the Rockies.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Colorado Rockies morning after: Dom Nunez puts the capper on a 14-6 win over Arizona The Colorado Rockies won their second road game and won the first game of the month of May by nearly scoring as many runs (14) as they did i...
MAY 2, 2021 • ROXPILE.COM
Kelly scheduled to start as Arizona hosts Colorado
The Rockies will start Chi Chi Gonzalez on Sunday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Merrill KellyMAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cranks grand slam Saturday Nunez went 2-for-5 with a grand slam and an additional run scored in the 14-6 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday.
Impact Nunez went deep with the bases loaded off Matt Peacock in the eighth inning to extend the lead for Colorado. This was Nunez's fifth home run of the season. He is outperforming his catching teammate, Elias Diaz, who is batting just .103 with zero home runs and one RBI. Nunez has started 17 games versus Diaz's 10 starts.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Day off Friday Nunez is not in the lineup for Friday's game against Arizona.
Impact Nunez didn't start on Opening Day but has emerged as the Rockies' clear starting catcher. He's started 16 games behind the plate this season, while Elias Diaz, who starts Friday, has started 10 times.
APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Senzatela scheduled to start for Rockies at Diamondbacks
The Rockies will start Antonio Senzatela on Thursday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Luke WeaverAPRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Retreats to bench Nunez isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Giants, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Impact Nunez has gone 0-for-5 with a walk, one RBI and three strikeouts across the last two contests. Elias Diaz will start behind the dish, batting eighth.
APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches base three times in win Nunez went two-for-four with a triple, a walk, two runs scored and an RBI in a 12-2 win over the Phillies on Sunday.
Impact Nunez scored as part of a seven-run fourth inning and was back up to bat in the next frame in which he notched an RBI triple after Andrew McCutchen misjudged a sliding catch attempt and allowed the ball to roll all the way to the wall in left. He scored again later in the inning and ended up with his second multi-hit effort nin the last four games. The 26-year-old is slashing .233/.298/.628 with four home runs, 10 RBI and eight runs scored but needs to continue to work on his discipline at the plate, as he's striking out 40.4 percent of the times through his first 14 games.
APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Story slam overcomes 2 Harper homers, Rockies top Phils 12-2
Trevor Story hit a grand slam to cap a seven-run fourth inning, letting loose a shout to his dugout and a big bat flip, and the Colorado Rockies overcame two solo home runs by Bryc...APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heads to bench Nunez is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.
Impact Nunez hits the bench after starting four straight games. He's hitting a lopsided but effective .211/.268/.605 through 41 plate appearances this season. Elias Diaz will take over behind the plate in his absence.
APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gomber lifts Rockies 6-3, Astros' 9th loss in 10 games
Austin Gomber got his first victory for the Colorado Rockies, allowing two hits over six innings to beat the Astros 6-3 on a wintry afternoon and send Houston to its ninth loss in...APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Belts fourth homer Nunez went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk Tuesday in a win over Houston.
Impact Nunez drove a pitch 431 feet to right field in the seventh inning to give Colorado a 3-1 lead. The backstop may be emerging as the Rockies' preferred option behind the plate with three starts in their past four contests. He is hitting only .200 on the season but has clubbed four home runs and driven in seven.
APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
DeGrom strikes out 9 in row as Mets split with Rockies
Jacob deGrom struck out nine straight batters against Colorado, falling one shy of matching Tom Seaver’s major league recordAPRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench Game 2 Nunez is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets.
Impact Nunez started behind the plate in Game 1, going 1-for-3 with a triple, a run and an RBI. Elias Diaz will catch for German Marquez in Saturday's nightcap.
APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mets' deGrom strikes out 9 in row, 1 shy of Seaver's record
New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom struck out nine straight batters against Colorado, falling one shy of matching the major league record set 51 years earlier by Mets great Tom Sea...APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting series finale Nunez isn't starting Thursday's game against the Dodgers, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.
Impact Nunez went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts in Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers. Elias Diaz will start behind the dish for Thursday's series finale, batting sixth.
APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Giants pitchers scatter 8 hits, beat Rockies for sweep
Anthony DeSclafani and three relievers combined to scatter eight hits and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 4-0 to complete a three-game sweepAPRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cranks three-run homer Nunez went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run during Thursday's win over the Diamondbacks.
Impact The 26-year-old backstop added some insurance runs to Colorado's lead with a three-run blast against Merrill Kelly in the sixth inning to make it a 7-0 game. The long ball was the third of the year for Nunez, who is currently the No. 2 catcher behind Elias Diaz.
APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gray takes no-hitter into 7th, Rockies beat D-Backs, 7-3
Jon Gray took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and got his first win of the season, pitching the Colorado Rockies over the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3APRIL 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diamondbacks score 3 in 13th inning to beat Rockies 10-8
Stephen Vogt homered and hit a go-ahead single in the 13th inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame Ryan McMahon’s three home runs, beating the Colorado Rockies 10-8 in a game d...APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blasts first homer of year Nunez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 11-6 loss to the Dodgers.
Impact The Rockies erupted for four homers in the seventh inning, including Nunez's blast, but couldn't get anything going the rest of the night. The 26-year-old is opening the season as the No. 2 catcher behind Elias Diaz, giving him some DFS appeal for home starts at Coors Field, but Nunez could push his way into a larger role if he hits well or Diaz struggles.
APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nabs Opening Day roster spot Nunez was awarded a spot on the Rockies' Opening Day roster, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Impact Nunez will break camp with Colorado as the backup catcher behind Elias Diaz. The 26-year-old's lone MLB action came in 2019, when he slashed .179/.233/.410 over 43 plate appearances.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
