RANDAL GRICHUK NEWS

More rehab games before evaluation Rockies manager Bud Black told reporters Friday that Grichuk (groin) will play in three more rehab games with Triple-A Albuquerque before returning to be evaluated, Mark Feinsand o...

Impact Grichuk has missed the entirety of the 2023 season while recovering from bilateral sports hernia surgery over the offseason. The outfielder has struggled over his first two games with Triple-A Albuquerque while going 1-for-8, but the stats really don't matter in a rehab assignment like this. Assuming a good report after he returns to Colorado, there's a good chance Grichuk returns to the Colorado lineup before the end of April.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Grichuk (groin) reported to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday to start a rehab assignment, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Grichuk missed spring training and started the season on the injured list after he underwent bilateral sports hernia surgery in February, The veteran outfielder will require some time to build up in the minors before joining the Rockies, but he could still join the big club by the end of April.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return in a few weeks Rockies manager Bud Black told reporters Wednesday that Grichuk (groin) had a couple of hits in Tuesday's extended spring training game and could be two-to-three weeks away from re...

Impact Grichuk is on the injured list after undergoing bilateral sports hernia surgery in February. The outfielder wasn't able to play in the Cactus League, so he'll likely need a lengthy rehab before he's able to rejoin the Colorado lineup. Based on Black's timeline, that could happen before the end of April.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking part in full activities Rockies manager Bud Black said Saturday that Grichuk (groin) is taking part in hitting, running and fielding work at the team's spring training complex in Arizona without issue, ML...

Impact Grichuk has yet to resume playing in simulated games at the complex in Arizona or a minor-league affiliate, however, and until he does, his return from the 10-day injured list shouldn't be viewed as imminent. The 31-year-old opened the season on the shelf after he underwent bilateral sports hernia surgery in February, resulting in him sitting out the Rockies' entire Cactus League slate. He'll likely need multiple simulated games or minor-league rehab games to get his timing back at the plate before Colorado gives him the green light to come off the IL. Once activated, Grichuk could supplant Yonathan Daza as the team's primary center fielder.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 10-day IL Grichuk (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Grichuk is still working through a rehab program from offseason hernia surgery. He was doing most baseball activities by the end of camp and is aiming to join the Rockies around mid-April.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Does fielding work, light swings Grichuk (groin) did fielding work and took light swings Monday in Rockies camp, per MLB.com.

Impact Grichuk is currently rehabbing from offseason hernia surgery and recently began experiencing a bit of renewed discomfort related to scar tissue in his right hip. But he doesn't consider it a major setback and is aiming to begin appearing in games at extended spring training in the early part of April. The hope is that his season-opening stint on the IL will be a short one, though there is no exact timetable just yet.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expects to be back in mid-April Grichuk (groin) expects to return to the Rockies lineup in mid-April, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Grichuk is able to go through regular workouts now and is ramping back up his baseball activities following offseason hernia surgery. It does not appear he will be ready to play in any Cactus League games before the schedule runs out, but he could stay back in extended spring training to get more work in to prepare for a mid-April return.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting closer to game action Grichuk (groin) is a week to 10 days away from participating in spring training games, MLB.com reports.

Impact Grichuk is slowly ramping up his baseball activity while recovering from offseason hernia surgery. He's unlikely to be ready for Opening Day, though he isn't expected to miss a significant amount of the regular season at this time. In Grichuk's absence, Michael Toglia and Nolan Jones are the primary candidates to start in right field.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering from hernia surgery Grichuk revealed Tuesday to MLB.com's Thomas Harding that he had surgery for a bilateral sports hernia earlier this month.

Impact Grichuk is likely to be unavailable for Opening Day because this type of procedure often requires at least six weeks of rest and rehab. The issue flared up as he was beginning to raise the intensity of his offseason work in January. "It was one of those things that was not going to get better, and it was a matter of when was it going to get worse," Grichuk said Tuesday in Rockies camp. "I'd much rather miss spring training, get back late spring and miss only a little bit of [regular-season] time than try to play through the grind."

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grichuk (hernia surgery) likely to miss start of season SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Rockies outfielder Randal Grichuk said on Tuesday that he underwent surgery for a bilateral sports hernia a week ago. G...

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • MLB.COM

Power picking up Grichuk went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Dodgers.

Impact Grichuk broke a 2-2 tie in the seventh inning with his 19th homer of the season. It was his fourth long ball across his last eight games, which has helped him close an otherwise disappointing campaign in positive fashion. Across 534 plate appearances this season, Grichuk is hitting only .259/.300/.426.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits three-run blast in return Grichuk (illness) went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Grichuk missed the last three games with flu-like symptoms. He was clearly feeling better Saturday, as he played the whole game in right field and delivered a three-run blast off Dodgers starter Michael Grove in the fourth inning. The homer was Grichuk's fifth since the start of September and his 18th of the year. The outfielder has added a .262/.303/.423 slash line with 71 RBI, 58 runs scored, four stolen bases, 21 doubles and two triples through 137 contests this season.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Saturday Grichuk (illness) is starting Saturday against the Dodgers.

Impact Grichuk was sidelined for the last three games due to flu-like symptoms, but he'll start in right field and bat seventh Saturday. Over his last six matchups, he's hit just .136 with two solo home runs, a walk and three strikeouts.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still not starting Grichuk (illness) isn't starting Friday against the Dodgers.

Impact Grichuk is out of the lineup for a third consecutive game due to flu-like symptoms, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench Friday. Yonathan Daza will take over in center field and lead off.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Proctor hits grand slam, Rodón Ks 10 as Giants sweep Rockies

Ford Proctor hit a grand slam for his first career home run, Carlos Rodón struck out 10 in six scoreless innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Thurs...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains on bench Thursday Grichuk (illness) isn't starting Thursday against San Francisco, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Grichuk was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to flu-like symptoms, and he'll remain on the bench for a second consecutive game Thursday. Yonathan Daza is starting in center field and leading off.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants beat Rockies 6-3 to keep slim playoff hopes alive

Joc Pederson had a two-run triple and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 on Wednesday night to keep their slim playoff hopes alive

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched from Wednesday's lineup Grichuk was scratched from the lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Giants after exhibiting flu-like symptoms.

Impact There is no word yet on the severity of his symptoms or how long he may be out for. In the meantime, Michael Toglia will move over to right field for Grichuk, letting Elehuris Montero start at first base and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Tuesday's lineup Grichuk is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants.

Impact Grichuk will step out of the lineup Tuesday after he started the last six games and went 4-for-25. Michael Toglia will take over in the outfield and bat sixth for the series opener in San Francisco.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win Grichuk went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in a 4-3 extra-inning victory over the Padres on Friday.

Impact Grichuk went deep in the third inning off Sean Manaea to help power his team to victory for his 16th home run of the year. 2022 has been somewhat of a disappointing season for Grichuk. It appears that he will fall short of the 20-home run mark for the first time since 2016 despite playing in a hitter-friendly home park. Grichuk came into Friday's game slashing .164/.177/.279 in September.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Monday Grichuk isn't starting Monday against the Giants, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Grichuk went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a strikeout during Sunday's series finale against the Cubs, but he'll get a breather for the second time in the last three games. Yonathan Daza is starting in center field and batting second.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Saturday Grichuk isn't starting Saturday against the Cubs, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Grichuk will get a breather after he went 1-for-12 with two strikeouts over the last three games. Yonathan Daza is taking over in center field and batting second.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mashes 13th home run Grichuk went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's extra-innings loss against the Giants.

Impact Grichuk's 13th home run was a 462 foot moonshot to left-center which scored Charlie Blackmon and tied the game at six in the bottom of the eighth. Grichuk is now hitting .304 with four home runs in the month of August and is slashing .267/.307.427 this year. He should continue to produce, especially at home where nine of his 13 home runs have come.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resting for day game Grichuk is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact He'll sit out the series finale versus one of his former teams in what likely amounts to a maintenance day. Garrett Hampson will enter the lineup in center field in place of Grichuk, who went 3-for-16 with a double while starting each of the previous four contests.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Grichuk isn't starting Friday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Grichuk has posted four multi-hit performances over the last six games, slashing .500/.591/.731 with two homers, six runs and five RBI during that time. He'll get a breather while Sam Hilliard Wynston Bernard and Charlie Blackmon start in the outfield from left to right.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE