LUCAS GILBREATH NEWS

Headed back to IL The Rockies placed Gilbreath on the 15-day injured list Monday with left shoulder inflammation.

Impact It's a recurrence of an injury which sidelined Gilbreath earlier this season while he was rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. He was tagged for six runs over one inning of work covering three appearances with the Rockies after being activated from the IL earlier this month. It's not clear how long he'll be out this time around.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in return from Tommy John Gilbreath walked one and didn't allow a hit or a run over two-thirds of an inning in his season debut during Friday's 7-3 win over the Padres.

Impact Gilbreath figures to pitch in a low-leverage role for much of the rest of the season. He posted a mediocre 6.23 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 11:6 K:BB over 8.2 innings during his minor-league rehab assignment while working his way back from Tommy John surgery and a separate shoulder injury. His appearance Friday was his first in the majors since Aug. 26, 2022.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from 60-day IL The Rockies activated Gilbreath (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Friday, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

Impact Gilbreath has been rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent in March of 2023. When he appears in a game for the Rockies, it will be his first at the major-league level since June of 2022.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first rehab appearance Gilbreath (elbow) allowed two runs (one earned) on one hit and one walk while striking out two across one inning in an Arizona Complex League game Tuesday.

Impact Gilbreath is nearing a return from Tommy John surgery, and Tuesday's outing marked his first game action since Aug. 26, 2022. His time in the ACL is expected to be brief before his rehab assignment is shifted to Triple-A Albuquerque.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Set for rehab assignment Gilbreath (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Saturday and will begin a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League early next week, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

Impact Gilbreath continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery in March of 2023. He was slated to return to the majors earlier this season, but that was pushed back after he strained his shoulder in May, prompting a move to the 60-day injured list. he appears ready to begin ramping back up, however. In his last full season in 2022 with the Rockies, Gilbreath posted a 4.19 ERA and 1.47 WHIP across 43 innings.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Set for ACL rehab assignment Gilbreath (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Saturday and will begin his rehab assignment with the Arizona Complex League Rockies early next week, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.c...

Impact Gilbreath continues to work his way back from Tommy John Surgery in March of 2023. He was slated to return to the majors earlier in the season, but that was pushed back after he strained his shoulder in May, prompting a move to the 60-day injured list. If Gilbreath responds well to the next step of his rehab program in Arizona, he should have his assignment moved up to a higher-level affiliate. In his last full season in 2022 with the Rockies, Gilbreath posted a 4.19 ERA and 1.47 WHIP across 43 innings.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to face hitters Gilbreath (elbow/shoulder) threw his third bullpen session Saturday and will begin facing hitters at the Rockies' facility in Arizona this week, MLB.com reports. "[His side session...

Impact Gilbreath is working his way back from his March 14, 2023 Tommy John surgery, and though he was initially projected to return from the injured list in May, his 2024 debut was pushed back after he strained his shoulder earlier in the spring. According to the report, Gilbreath is considered fully recovered from the shoulder issue, so he's now in the process of building back up from elbow surgery. If he responds well to facing hitters, Gilbreath could begin a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League before eventually moving up to a higher-level affiliate later this month.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Faces hitters in sim game Gilbreath (elbow) pitched in a simulated game Tuesday, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Gilbreath, who is on the mend from March 2023 Tommy John surgery, said he felt good following Tuesday's outing, so the Rockies are tentatively having him pitch in a controlled setting once again Friday. If all goes well Friday, Gilbreath could head out on a minor-league rehab assignment as soon as next week. During his last MLB season with Colorado in 2022, the lefty reliever compiled a 4.19 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 49:26 K:BB across 43 innings.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress Gilbreath (elbow) is expected to face hitters by late March, MLB.com reports.

Impact Gilbreath underwent Tommy John surgery in March of 2023 and is progressing in his recovery. He'll begin the season on the injured list, though it's unclear how long he'll remain sidelined in the new campaign.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids arbitration Gilbreath (elbow) signed a one-year contract with the Rockies on Thursday, avoiding arbitration.

Impact Gilbreath missed all of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in March, and his absence could extend into the early part of the 2024 campaign. The 27-year-old southpaw holds a 3.78 ERA and 1.39 WHIP through 85.2 career MLB innings.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Playing catch again Gilbreath (elbow) was cleared to resume playing catch shortly after the All-Star break and was throwing off flat ground from up to 90 feet as of July 29, MLB.com reports.

Impact After undergoing Tommy John surgery March 14, Gilbreath isn't a candidate to pitch for the Rockies in 2023, and his absence could even stretch into the early portion of the 2024 season. The fact that he's been able to begin a throwing program four months after surgery can at least be viewed as a positive sign at this early stage of his recovery.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 60-day IL Gilbreath (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Gilbreath underwent Tommy John surgery last week, so a move to the 60-day IL was inevitable. He's been dealing with issues in his left elbow since August and likely won't be able to return until 2024 at the earliest. Gilbreath's placement on the injured list also frees up a spot for Jurickson Profar, who signed with Colorado on Sunday.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes Tommy John surgery Gilbreath (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery as scheduled Tuesday, Danielle Allentuck of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Gilbreath will miss the entire 2023 season, and his rehab is likely to extend into the early part of the 2024 campaign. The 27-year-old left-hander registered a 4.19 ERA and 49:26 K:BB over 43 innings of relief for the Rockies in 2022.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo Tommy John surgery Gilbreath (elbow) announced Tuesday that he will undergo Tommy John surgery, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact It was announced late last week that Gilbreath would likely need to undergo the operation, but the southpaw sought second opinions before announcing the decision. Because of the surgery, he'll miss all of the 2023 season, and could miss the start of the 2024 campaign as well. Gilbreath will likely be placed on the 60-day injured list whenever the team needs an opening on the 40-man roster.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodgers' season in jeopardy; Gilbreath likely to have Tommy John SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Multiple MRIs of Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers’ dislocated left shoulder revealed more damage than originally...

MARCH 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

Likely needs Tommy John surgery Gilbreath (elbow) said Thursday that he will likely require Tommy John surgery, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gilbreath is still seeking more opinions on his left elbow, but the writing is probably on the wall for him to go under the knife. He missed time down the stretch in 2022 due to what was diagnosed as a flexor strain, then aggravated the injury when he began mound work this spring at Rockies camp. If the 26-year-old has surgery, he would miss the entire 2023 campaign as well as the start of next season.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters camp healthy Gilbreath (elbow) is healthy to begin spring training and threw a bullpen session Sunday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gilbreath was sidelined down the stretch by a flexor strain in his left elbow last season, but he had a healthy offseason and is good to go for the start of spring training. The 26-year-old had 12 holds with a 4.19 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 49:26 K:BB across 43 innings last year.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to big-league club Gilbreath was recalled by the Rockies on Saturday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gilbreath had a brief stint with the big-league club earlier this season, but he allowed six earned runs while posting a 3:4 K:BB across 3.1 innings out of the bullpen. Justin Lawrence was optioned in the corresponding move.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted Wednesday The Rockies optioned Gilbreath to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.

Impact He was sent out to the minors to create a spot on the 28-man active roster for Ryan Feltner, who was called up from Albuquerque in advance of his start Wednesday in Philadelphia. After returning April 18 from a brief stint on the COVID-19 injured list, Gilbreath made four appearances out of the Colorado bullpen and gave up six earned runs over 3.1 innings.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serves up homer Gilbreath allowed two earned runs on one hit and one walk across 0.2 innings Wednesday against the Phillies.

Impact Gilbreath was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Monday, so this outing marked his season debut. He entered the game in the seventh inning with the bases loaded and the score tied. He hit the first batter he faced to force in a run, but the big blow came two hitters later when he allowed a three-run home run to Johan Camargo. Gilbreath was solid out of the Rockies' bullpen in 2021, maintaining a 3.38 ERA and 1.31 WHIP across 42.2 frames while also tallying four holds. He should hold a similar role in 2022.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for 2022 debut Gilbreath (illness) was activated from the injured list Monday, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gilbreath began the year on the COVID-19 injured list, but he's since been activated after making a rehab appearance for the Triple-A Isotopes on Sunday. He issued a walk and struck out one in a scoreless frame against Tacoma.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to begin rehab assignment Gilbreath (illness) will head to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday to begin a rehab assignment, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Although Gilbreath rejoined the Rockies on Friday and tossed a bullpen session, he'll need to make at least one appearance with the minor-league club before he's cleared to make his 2022 debut. The Rockies haven't yet indicated when they plan to activate Gilbreath from the COVID-19 injured list, but it's possible that will happen as early as this week.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses bullpen Friday Gilbreath (illness) has rejoined the Rockies and threw a bullpen Friday, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Gilbreath began the regular season on the COVID-19 injured list after testing positive for the virus, but he's now been cleared to rejoin the team. While it's not yet clear whether he'll be activated prior to Friday's game against the Cubs, he should be available to make his season debut soon.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID-19 injured list Gilbreath was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday.

Impact It's not yet clear whether Gilbreath has tested positive for COVID-19, but he'll be unavailable for the start of the regular season. Robert Stephenson (undisclosed) was also placed on the COVID-19 IL, so Justin Lawrence and Jordan Sheffield were called up to provide bullpen depth to begin the year.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid results this spring Gilbreath has allowed a run on six hits and no walks while striking out four in four innings across four relief appearances this spring.

Impact Gilbreath made his major-league debut in 2021 and logged a 3.38 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 42.2 innings across 47 appearances (one start). In spite of his encouraging results during Cactus League play, he's a lackluster fantasy option due to his likely role as a middle reliever in 2022.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE