Impact Montero will give NPB a shot after slashing only .228/.277/.387 over parts of three major-league seasons with the Rockies. He will be paid a $400,000 signing bonus and earn a salary of $850,000.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
ELEHURIS MONTERO #44 - FIRST BASEMAN - COLORADO ROCKIES
4 HR •
28 RBI •
.205 AVG
4 HR
28 RBI
.205 AVG
Headed overseas The Hiroshima Carp of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball have signed Montero to a one-year contract, Yahoo Japan reports.
Outrighted to Triple-A Montero cleared waivers Thursday and was sent outright to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Impact Montero was DFA'd by the Rockies on Sunday after slashing .205/.267/.304 over 247 plate appearances, but he'll officially remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Until the 25-year-old is able to turn things around at the plate, he'll serve as organizational depth in the minor leagues.
JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Playing time dwindling Montero is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Houston.
Impact Montero is out of the lineup for a fourth straight game, though he did make one pinch-hitting appearance over that stretch. The recent emergence of Michael Toglia and Hunter Goodman has put the squeeze on Montero's playing time, and his .581 OPS on the season hasn't helped, either.
JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE
Hayward's slam, Hernandez's 3-run shot highlight 7-run ninth as Dodgers beat Rockies 11-9
Jason Heyward hit a pinch-hit grand slam and Teoscar Hernandez added a three-run homer — all in a seven-run ninth inning — as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for an 11-9 victory ov...JUNE 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting in second straight Montero is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports.
Impact Even with Kris Bryant (ribs), Sean Bouchard (ankle) and Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) recently joining Nolan Jones (knee) and Jordan Beck (hand) on the injured list, Montero still hasn't been able to maintain a regular spot in the Colorado lineup. He'll take a seat for the second day in a row, with his move to the bench coming after he had gotten off to a 3-for-27 start to June while striking out at a 39.3 percent clip. Recent Triple-A Albuquerque call-up Michael Toglia sported a hot bat during the Rockies' four-game weekend series split with the Cardinals and looks to have unseated Montero as the Rockies' preferred option at first base for the time being.
JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Naylor homers twice, Fry hits tie-breaking homer to lead Guardians to 13-7 win over Rockies
Josh Naylor hit two homers and drove in five runs, David Fry hit a tie-breaking three-run home run in the seventh inning, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Colorado Rockies 13-7MAY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting in second straight Montero is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
Impact Kris Bryant will make a second straight start at first base since his return from the injured list Tuesday, with Montero hitting the bench for both contests. The 25-year-old could still see regular playing time against left-handed pitching, but Montero looks like he'll be the odd man out of the lineup versus righties for now. Despite seeing everyday playing time for most of the season, Montero has disappointed with an underwhelming .582 OPS through 153 plate appearances.
MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Tovar homers as the Rockies beat the Padres 6-3 for their season-high 6th straight win
Ezequiel Tovar homered and the Colorado Rockies beat Dylan Cease and the San Diego Padres 6-3, extending their win streak to a season-high six gamesMAY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Montero drives in 3 runs as the Rockies beat Padres 5-4 and extend winning streak to five games
Elehuris Montero had two hits and three RBIs to lead Colorado to an 5-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night and extend the Rockies’ winning streak to five gamesMAY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting Wednesday Montero is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.
Impact Montero will exit the starting nine for the first time since April 21, when he sat out the front end of a doubleheader with the Mariners. His move to the bench comes while he's fallen into a 3-for-23 slump at the dish over his last six games, though the Rockies haven't signaled that Montero's standing atop the depth chart at first base is in any jeopardy.
MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Rockies lead from start to finish for the first time this year in 3-2 victory over skidding Pirates
Ryan McMahon homered into the Allegheny River, Cal Quantrill pitched into the eighth inning and the Colorado Rockies edged struggling Pittsburgh 3-2MAY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Muñoz strikes out seven over six innings to get 1st major league win, Marlins beat Rockies 4-1
Roddery Muñoz pitched six strong innings to get his first major league win and the Miami Marlins beat the Colorado Rockies 4-1MAY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Elias Díaz gets key hit as the Rockies rally for a wild 10-9 victory over the Padres
Elias Díaz capped Colorado’s six-run eighth inning with a tiebreaking RBI double, and the Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 10-9APRIL 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reaches base four times Montero went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Padres.
Impact Montero tallied his first three-hit game of the season and his second multi-hit effort over a three-game span. His second-inning double was his first extra-base hit since April 12 and he also kickstarted a five-run fourth inning with a leadoff single and later walked with the bases loaded in the same frame. The 25-year-old is now slashing .242/.288/.273 with four RBI, three runs and a 5:11 BB:K in 73 plate appearances.
APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE
Rodgers' grand slam sparks Rockies over Padres 7-4 for 2nd win in 10 games
Brendan Rodgers hit a go-ahead grand slam in a five-run fourth inning, and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 7-4 for just their second win in 10 gamesAPRIL 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pache's single, Harper's catch in 10th inning lift Phillies past Rockies
Cristian Pache hit a walk-off single with one out in the 10th inning after Bryce Harper made a leaping, run-saving catch in the top of the frame to lift the Philadelphia Phillies t...APRIL 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Late scratch Monday Montero was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Phillies.
Impact Montero was initially slated to start at second base and bat fifth against Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola. Instead, Alan Trejo will draw the start at second base and bat ninth in the lineup.
APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE
Bryant, Montero flashing power in spring games SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Rockies need power from Kris Bryant and are willing to move him around positionally to keep him in the lineup. And...
MARCH 5 • MLB.COM
Rockies spring training recap: Kris Bryant, Elehuris Montero homer against Giants Eleven Rockies recorded a hit on Tuesday, with center fielder Brenton Doyle getting two hits.
MARCH 5 • DENVERPOST.COM
Strong September continues Montero went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Friday against the Twins.
Impact Montero made his lone hit of the day count, and he now has three home runs in his last four games. His strong hitting has extended further, as he's gone deep five times across 25 games in September. Importantly, he's also shown improved plate discipline by maintaining a 26.7 percent strikeout rate and 6.9 percent walk rate in that same span.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Smacks homer in three-hit game Montero went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double, a walk and four total runs scored in Thursday's 14-5 win over the Dodgers.
Impact This was arguably Montero's base game of the year from a fantasy perspective. He's logged six three-hit efforts, four of which have come since Aug. 15. The infielder is at a .247/.294/.417 slash line with nine homers, 37 RBI, 37 runs scored, 15 doubles and no stolen bases through 82 contests overall.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Strong showing across doubleheader Montero went 3-for-7 with a home run and two RBI across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Dodgers.
Impact Montero was one of the few bright spots of the second game of the doubleheader when he slugged his eighth home run of the season. He's held a consistent role between first base and designated hitter since Sept. 1, and he's maintained a .299 average with three home runs, nine RBI and 14 runs scored across 77 at-bats. He has a 29.9 percent strikeout rate in that span, but it's been a relatively encouraging close to the campaign for Montero.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Saturday Montero is out of the lineup Saturday versus the Cubs.
Impact Montero will be on the bench for the second time since Wednesday. Prior to that, the 25-year-old had started in 18 consecutive games in which he slashed .306/.389/.484. However, after Friday's game, the infielder is 1-for-12 in the last three. Hunter Goodman will take his place in the lineup Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Wednesday's lineup Montero is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in San Diego, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact It's the first day off this month for Montero, who is 3-for-17 with 11 strikeouts over his last four contests. Kris Bryant is handling first base Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Robbie Grossman leads the way for Ben Verlander's team of the week
The Rangers outfielder earned player of the week honors from Ben Verlander, who remains mystified by Texas' struggles as of late.SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
