RANDAL GRICHUK NEWS

Slugs second homer, reaches twice Grichuk went 2-for-4 with one double, a solo homer, one RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's loss against the Reds.

Impact Grichuk's solo home run in the top of the fourth put the Rockies up 3-0 as the team fought to avoid its eighth consecutive loss. Unfortunately, the Reds would storm back to take a 5-3 lead in the eighth inning as Colorado's offense went ice cold, though the right fielder put forth his best effort, reaching base again on a double in the ninth before being left stranded to close out the contest. Grichuk has now recorded two hits in two of his last four games, though his average for the month of June still sits at just .219 following Wednesday's performance.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Losing at-bats Grichuk went 0-for-3 with a walk Saturday against Atlanta.

Impact Grichuk has only five hits across 34 at-bats in his last eight games and has slumped for much of the season. As a result, he's losing out on playing time even with Kris Bryant (heel) sidelined. The Rockies appear set on giving Brenton Doyle and Nolan Jones regular run in center and right field, respectively. That leaves Grichuk to split time with Jurickson Profar in left field.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Thursday Grichuk is absent from the lineup Thursday at Atlanta.

Impact Jurickson Profar, Brenton Doyle and Nolan Jones will start across the outfield with Jorge Alfaro jumping into the designated hitter role. Grichuk has cooled off considerably following a hot-hitting stretch between late April and late May.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-winning knock Grichuk went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Impact Grichuk provided the game-winning runs with a two-RBI double in the 10th inning. The performance was only his second multi-hit effort across his last 12 starts, during which he's hit .213 with five RBI and seven runs scored. Grichuk is also in the midst of a 28-game homerless stretch and has a .135 ISO across 149 plate appearances on the season.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grichuk's 2-run double in 10th lifts Rockies over Red Sox 7-6

Randal Grichuk lined a two-run double in a three-run 10th inning and Colorado held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6, giving the Rockies their second straight win at Fenway Park

JUNE 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to bench Sunday Grichuk is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Kansas City.

Impact Grichuk started seven of Colorado's last eight games and will receive a day off after he posted an .870 OPS during that stretch. Nolan Jones will start in right field and bat fifth Sunday.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Thursday Grichuk is not in the lineup Thursday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Jurickson Profar, Brenton Doyle and Nolan Jones will start across the outfield versus the Diamondbacks and right-hander Zach Davies. Charlie Blackmon (bereavement) is back in the DH role. Grichuk has delivered a robust .351/.410/.489 batting line in 25 games since returning April 29 from offseason hernia surgery, though he's slugged only one home run to date.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps bat warm Grichuk went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI in Sunday's 11-10 win over the Mets.

Impact Grichuk has multiple hits in six of his last 11 games, though he's also gone hitless four times in that span. The outfielder has displayed good contact skills with a .366/.424/.512 slash line, 18.5 percent strikeout rate and 8.7 percent walk rate through 92 plate appearances. He's yet to show much over-the-fence power with one home run and nine doubles through 22 contests, and he's added nine RBI, 15 runs scored and a stolen base.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Grichuk is absent from the lineup Friday against the Mets.

Impact The left-handed hitting Harold Castro will start in center field and bat sixth versus ace right-hander Max Scherzer. Grichuk gets a breather after going 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Thursday's win over the Marlins.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three more hits in win Grichuk went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Thursday's victory over the Marlins.

Impact Grichuk has four multi-hit games in his last eight contests. While he hasn't hit for much power yet, the 31-year-old outfielder has been making solid contact, slashing .342/.402/.466 with a homer and seven RBI in 82 plate appearances. While his batting average will almost certainly regress, Grichuk should see an uptick in power while receiving regular at-bats in the middle of Colorado's lineup.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting in favor of Doyle Grichuk is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Grichuk finds himself as the odd man out of a crowded Colorado outfield for the second time in four days, with rookie Brenton Doyle's hot run at the plate having earned the latter a look in a near-everyday role in center field. Manager Bud Black will still likely look to rest Doyle, Charlie Blackmon, Kris Bryant and Jurickson Profar around once per week, so Grichuk should still continue to get a handful of starts per week while rotating between any of the three outfield spots and designated hitter.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Sunday Grichuk is out of the starting lineup against the Phillies on Sunday.

Impact Grichuk has performed well since being activated off the injured list at the end of April with a .928 OPS over his 43 at-bats, but he'll get a day of rest against Philadelphia on Sunday. Brenton Doyle will hit ninth and play center field.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Monday Grichuk is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Grichuk will cede his spot in the outfield to hot-hitting rookie Brenton Doyle in the series opener, but the former still looks to be fairly secure in a near-everyday role. Since returning from a season-opening stint on the injured list April 29, Grichuk has posted a 1.077 OPS across 31 plate appearances.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits solo blast in first Grichuk went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Mets.

Impact Since making his season debut in late April, Grichuk has hit safely in seven straight games and smoked his first home run of the year Sunday. Last year, his first with Colorado, Grichuk slashed .259/.299/.425 with 19 homers and 73 RBI across 141 games.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Thursday Grichuk is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Brewers.

Impact Grichuk has produced a robust .500/.563/.643 batting line in 16 plate appearances since returning last week from offseason hernia surgery, but he'll grab a day of rest as the Rockies finish out their three-game set with Milwaukee. Jurickson Profar, Brenton Doyle and Kris Bryant are starting across the outfield.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of hits in season debut Grichuk went 2-for-4 Saturday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Grichuk made his season debut after returning from sports hernia surgery. He batted sixth in the lineup while playing left field, and he should maintain an everyday role in the Rockies' outfield. Grichuk struggled in his first full season in Colorado in 2022, as he managed just an 88 wRC+ and .315 wOBA across 538 plate appearances.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns Saturday Grichuk (groin) was activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Impact The initial timetable on Grichuk's return from offseason bilateral sports hernia surgery was mid-April, so Grichuk returns about a week later than expected, but still in the first month of the season. He should assume a near-everyday role in the outfield, which will cut into the playing time of Yonathan Daza (hand) and Charlie Blackmon.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activation from IL imminent? Grichuk (groin) said Friday that he is healthy and ready to be activated from the injured list, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact It sounds like Grichuk will indeed come off the IL at some point during the Rockies' three-game weekend series against the visiting Diamondbacks, even though his eight-game minor-league rehab assignment went quite poorly. He slashed just .091/.167/.121 across 36 plate appearances during his time with Triple-A Albuquerque. The 31-year-old outfielder has missed the first four weeks of the 2023 major-league season while recovering from February hernia surgery.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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