ELEHURIS MONTERO NEWS

First hit since being recalled Montero went 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored Saturday against the Royals.

Impact Montero drew his second start since being recalled Monday, both of which have come at first base with a lefty on the mound. He delivered a two-RBI triple in the second inning to tally his first hit since his most recent promotion. Montero could have a spot on the roster so long as Kris Bryant (heel) and C.J. Cron (back) remain on the injured list, but he appears to be limited to a small-side platoon role.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Montero's triple in 5-run first boosts Rockies past Royals 6-4

Elehuris Montero’s two-run triple highlighted a five-run first inning as the Colorado Rockies beat the Kansas City Royals 6-4

JUNE 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Summoned to majors Montero was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque by the Rockies on Monday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Montero has destroyed Triple-A pitching since his demotion in late April, posting a 1.200 OPS with 13 home runs over just 28 games. While Montero is probably worth another long look by the Rockies, he's replacing Charlie Blackmon (bereavement) on the roster and might only be around until Blackmon returns later this week.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Triple-A The Rockies optioned Montero to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.

Impact Montero saw regular duty at third base after Ryan McMahon was moved to second to cover for the loss of Brendan Rodgers (shoulder). However, the Rockies have reverted back to McMahon at the hot corner of late when it became apparent Montero couldn't hack it defensively. Montero's bat has also faded lately as his playing time dwindled.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes a seat again Friday Montero is not in the Rockies' lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies.

Impact He's now been on the bench for three of the last four games and the one game he did start was in the designated hitter spot. Meanwhile, each of Ryan McMahon's starts during that stretch have come at third base, as it appears the Rockies might no longer be willing to put up with Montero's poor defense at the hot corner.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup again Wednesday Montero is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Pirates.

Impact Montero will sit for a second consecutive contest after making two errors in the field in Monday's loss to the Pirates. Ryan McMahon will take care of third base duties with Alan Trejo covering second base.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Tuesday Montero is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Pirates.

Impact Montero will take a seat after making two errors at third base in Monday's blowout loss versus Pittsburgh. Ryan McMahon is handling the hot corner Tuesday with Alan Trejo covering second base.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Montero's growing pains mirror Rockies' early struggles DENVER -- There’s no way of knowing if the Rockies' 14-3 loss to the Pirates on Monday night at Coors Field would have gone differently had...

APRIL 18, 2023 • MLB.COM

Struggling in return to lineup Montero went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Sunday against the Mariners.

Impact Montero started at third base for the second consecutive day since returning from a three-game absence caused by a thumb injury. He collected an RBI knock in Saturday's matchup, but he has gone just 1-for-6 with three strikeouts since his return. Despite a 31.8 percent strikeout across 44 plate appearances on the season, Montero has maintained a .310/.341/.452 line.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from thumb injury Montero is hitting seventh and playing third base Saturday against the Mariners, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Harding missed three straight games for the Rockies while dealing with a sore thumb. The infielder will man the hot corner against Seattle so Alan Trejo returns to his bench assignment to begin the contest.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Saturday Montero (thumb) could return to action Saturday against the Mariners, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact He is missing a third straight game with a sore thumb but has been doing full pregame on-field activities, so a return is imminent. Alan Trejo is starting at third base Friday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Friday Montero (thumb) remains out of the lineup Friday at Seattle.

Impact Montero suffered a right thumb injury on a slide into home plate Monday versus the Cardinals and hasn't played since. Alan Trejo will start at third base and bat eighth for the Rockies on Friday night against the Mariners.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Montero (hand) remains out of the Rockies' lineup for Wednesday game versus the Cardinals.

Impact Montero was a late scratch Tuesday with a left hand issue and will be on the bench again. He's considered day-to-day. Mike Moustakas is handling third base.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from lineup Tuesday Montero was scratched from the Rockies' lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact No reason has been given yet for the sudden lineup change. Harold Castro will slide in at third base and bat seventh versus the visiting Cardinals and right-hander Miles Mikolas.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets day of rest Montero is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Montero will get a day of rest against right-hander Trevor Williams. In his place, Mike Moustakas will hit fifth and play third base. Over 28 at-bats to begin 2023, Montero has hit .321 with a .785 OPS with a homer and three RBI.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Monday Montero is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact With Mike Moustakas drawing the nod at third base Monday, Montero will sit after he had manned the position in each of the Rockies' first four games of the 2023 season. Montero recorded four hits -- including a home run -- across his 16 at-bats in the Rockies' season-opening series in San Diego, but he struck out eight times.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in opener Montero went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 7-2 victory over the Padres.

Impact Montero put the icing on the cake for the Rockies in the seventh inning, slamming a solo homer for the final run in a 7-2 win. The third baseman went deep six times in 185 plate appearances in his rookie 2022 campaign, and he hit 28 homers between Double-A and Triple-A in 2021. He appears to be Colorado's primary third baseman, so he could have some sneaky fantasy appeal given that he plays half of his games at Coors Field.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cron, Rockies rain homers on Padres for 7-2 opening win

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MARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Appears ready for starting job Montero has gone 16-for-51 with four home runs and two doubles during Cactus League action.

Impact Montero has swung the bat well for much of spring, but that's been particularly true of late. He has tallied four multi-hit performances in his last eight contests, and he has gone deep twice in that span. After Nolan Jones was optioned to Triple-A on Monday, Montero's primary competition for the starting job at third base appears to be Mike Moustakas.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs third spring homer Montero went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's Cactus League contest against the Cubs.

Impact Montero took Justin Steele yard in the second inning to tally his third homer of spring training. He's competing for the third base job and his done well at the plate, ripping four extra-base hits while also maintaining a .385 on-base percentage across 39 plate appearances this spring. The primary question for Montero's playing time will be whether he can prove quick enough to be an adequate fielder at the hot corner.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Looking to improve foot quickness Montero is focused on improving his defense, and specifically his foot quickness, this spring, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Montero entered spring training blocked from a starting job, though Brendan Rodgers' shoulder injury has opened a slot along the infield. As a result, Montero will have the chance to start at the hot corner, but he has to prove capable of making the average play defensively. He's shown promise with his bat throughout his minor-league career, though he is off to a slow start this spring with only five hits -- one for extra bases -- across 24 at-bats. Nolan Jones and Mike Moustakas are other candidates to start at third base.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 9, 2023 • MLB.COM

Expected to compete for 3B job Montero is expected to get a chance to compete for the Rockies' third base job with Ryan McMahon moving to second, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact It will be Montero and Nolan Jones duking it out at the hot corner, general manager Bill Schmidt told Sherman. Montero faded late with the Rockies last season but overall held his own in his first stint in the majors with a .702 OPS and six home runs over 53 games. He's out of options, so the 24-year-old will make the Opening Day roster no matter what. Montero would be at a disadvantage in a potential platoon scenario though, as the right-handed hitter to Jones' left-handed bat.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season in slump Montero went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Montero ended his season with a hitless performance and hit only .150 across his last 12 games. He made his big-league debut in 2022 and maintained a solid .199 ISO, but he also had a .233/.270/.432 line thanks to a 32.4 percent strikeout rate. Montero will be a candidate to earn playing time at the corner infield spots and designated hitter to begin the 2023 campaign.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies turn in 4th straight losing year after losing Bryant

The Rockies finished last in the NL West this season at 68-94

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS