TYLER KINLEY NEWS

Placed on IL with elbow injury Kinley was placed on the Rockies' 15-day injured list Friday due to right elbow inflammation.

Impact Kinley's placement on the injured list will end his season, and he'll finish the year with 12 saves and 15 holds while recording a 6.05 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 72:33 K:BB over 64 innings. Kinley took over as the Rockies' top closer after Victor Vodnik landed on the IL in mid-August, but the latter figures to reclaim that role for the rest of the regular season with the former on the shelf. Right-handed reliever Jake Bird was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 12th save Kinley earned the save in Thursday's 4-2 win over Detroit, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Kinley found himself in some trouble, allowing a pair of Tigers to reach base before ultimately striking out Zach McKinstry to strand the tying runs aboard. The 33-year-old Kinley took over the closing role in Colorado when Victor Vodnik landed on the IL in late August and has now converted six straight save chances. It appears that Kinley may have earned a more permanent grasp on the ninth-inning job as Vodnik, who was activated earlier in the week, was used in the seventh inning Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Stallings' RBI double in the ninth helps Rockies beat Tigers 4-2

Jacob Stallings’ RBI double in the ninth inning helped the Colorado Rockies beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2

SEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Locks down save Kinley struck out one batter in a perfect inning and earned a save against Milwaukee on Sunday.

Impact Kinley retired the Brewers' 2-3-4 hitters in order to close out the 4-1 victory. Since coughing up four runs against the Marlins on Aug. 27, he's converted four straight save chances without allowing a run. He's now 11 for 12 in save chances with a 5.98 ERA and a 68:31 K:BB through 61.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Another save Friday Kinley earned the save in Friday's 3-2 win over the Brewers, issuing one walk in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact The Brewers got the tying run into scoring position against Kinley, after the right-hander walked Jake Bauers with one out before Brewer Hicklen swiped second base as a pinch runner. However, Kinley would escape with his 10th save of the year after Hicklen was thrown out at third trying to advance on a Rhys Hoskins flyout. The 33-year-old Kinley has now converted his last three save chances, including two in back-to-back days. His ERA sits at 6.08 on the season with a 1.47 WHIP and 67:31 K:BB across 60.2 innings. Kinley may soon return to a set-up role, however, with Victor Vodnik (biceps) nearing a return.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Fans two for ninth save Kinley struck out two over a perfect ninth inning to record the save over Atlanta on Thursday.

Impact Kinley ran right through the middle of Atlanta's lineup after entering the contest with a two-run lead in the ninth, getting Jorge Soler and Marcell Ozuna to go down on strikes before producing a groundout for the final out. The right-hander has now recorded saves in three of his last four appearances, recording multiple strikeouts on each of those three outings. Thursday's save was his ninth of the campaign and his fourth since the start of August.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Fans two for ninth save Kinley struck out two over a perfect ninth inning to record the save over Atlanta on Thursday.

Impact Kinley ran right through the middle of Atlanta's lineup after entering the contest with a two-run lead in the ninth, getting Jorge Soler and Marcell Ozuna to go down on strikes before producing a groundout for the final out. The right-hander has now recorded saves in three of his last four appearances, recording multiple strikeouts in each of those three outings. Thursday's save was his ninth of the campaign and his fourth since the start of August.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Braves drop into wild-card tie with Mets, lose 3-1 to Rockies as Toglia and Tovar homer

The Atlanta Braves dropped into a tie for the final NL wild card berth, losing 3-1 to Colorado as Michael Toglia and Ezequiel Tovar hit solo home runs for the Rockies

SEPTEMBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nails down eighth save Kinley picked up the save over Baltimore on Saturday, allowing one walk over one inning while striking out three. He also beaned a batter.

Impact Kinley entered the contest with a two-run lead in the top of the ninth and walked Cedric Mullins to lead things off before getting the next two batters to go down on strikes. The right-handed would then make things interesting by hitting Gunnar Henderson with a pitch to put the winning run on first. However, he was able to strike out Adley Rutschman to end the contest and secure his eighth save of the campaign. It was a solid bounceback effort for Kinley after coughing up four runs in his previous outing and he's now recorded multiple strikeouts in three of his last six appearances. For the month he carries a 3.55 ERA to go along with a strong 16:3 K:BB.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down eighth save Kinley picked up the save over Baltimore on Saturday, allowing one walk over one inning while striking out three. He also beaned a batter.

Impact Kinley entered the contest with a two-run lead in the top of the ninth and walked Cedric Mullins to lead things off before getting the next two batters to go down on strikes. The right-hander would then make things interesting by hitting Gunnar Henderson with a pitch to put the winning run on first. However, he was able to strike out Adley Rutschman to end the contest and secure his eighth save of the campaign. It was a solid bounceback effort for Kinley after he coughed up four runs in his previous outing, and he's now recorded multiple strikeouts in three of his last six appearances. He finishes the month with a 3.55 ERA for August to go along with a strong 16:3 K:BB.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders four earned runs Kinley allowed four earned runs on three hits and a walk while failing to record an out Tuesday against the Marlins.

Impact Kinley has picked up the lone save for the Rockies since Victor Vodnik (shoulder) was placed on the injured list, and he entered Tuesday's game in the ninth inning with a four-run lead. Though he wasn't charged with a blown save or loss, Kinley allowed all four batters he faced to reach base, concluding with a two-run double with the bases loaded. It's unclear whether this meltdown will affect his status as closer, though Kinley had maintained a 1.53 WHIP and 0.74 WHIP across 17.2 innings since the All-Star break prior to Tuesday's appearance.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Secures save Monday Kinley earned a save against the Marlins on Monday, striking out two batters in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Kinley was called upon with Colorado holding a slim one-run lead in the ninth frame, and he cruised with a 1-2-3 inning on 15 pitches (11 of which were strikes). The righty reliever claimed his first save since Aug. 1 and his seventh in eight chances this season. Kinley has worked primarily in a setup role for most of August, but he could be in line for at least short-term save opportunities with Victor Vodnik (biceps) landing on the injured list last week.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Could be in line for save chances Kinley allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless eighth inning to earn a hold Tuesday against the Nationals.

Impact Kinley entered the game with a 3-1 lead and continued his solid run since the All-Star break. In 16 games -- spanning 16.2 frames -- he's maintained a 1.62 ERA and 0.78 WHIP to go along with an 18:5 K:BB. Notably, Victor Vodnik (shoulder) was unavailable Tuesday night, and Kinley would likely be next in line for save chances should Vodnik remain sidelined.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Rodgers, Charlie Blackmon homer to help Rockies beat Padres 7-3

Brendan Rodgers and Charlie Blackmon homered, Cal Quantrill pitched effectively for five innings and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 7-3 on Friday night

AUGUST 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks take lead on back-to-back wild pitches, rally for 5-4 win over the Rockies

Corbin Carroll and Kevin Newman scrambled home on back-to-back wild pitches in the seventh inning, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks past the Colorado Rockies 5-4 on Monday night fo...

AUGUST 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up sixth save Kinley picked up the save in an extra-inning win over the Angels on Thursday, striking out one over a perfect 10th inning.

Impact Kinley's number was called in the bottom of the 10th as Colorado looked to hang onto its 3-2 lead. The right-hander did not disappoint, retiring all three batters he faced on 15 pitches to secure his sixth save of the campaign and first since June 11 against the Twins. Victor Vodnik has been serving as the primary closer for the Rockies in the absence of Daniel Bard, though Kinley got the late-inning call after the former was needed in the ninth. The 33-year-old has not allowed any hits or runs in three straight outings.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Roughed up in eighth inning Kinley allowed four earned runs on three hits and a walk while striking out two across 0.2 innings Monday against the Reds.

Impact Kinley has worked as a setup man in recent appearances but was called upon in the eighth inning with the Rockies down 2-0 on Monday. He allowed a leadoff home run and then two of the next three batters he faced to reach base to account for the majority of the damage against him. The Rockies appear to be using a committee approach in the closer role, but Kinley's last save came on June 11.

JULY 9 • 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

Tovar hits 3-run homer, Quantrill throws six scoreless innings as Rockies beat Twins 5-4

Ezequiel Tovar hit a three-run homer, Cal Quantrill kept his strong run going with six scoreless innings and the Colorado Rockies held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4

JUNE 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tovar hits 2 home runs to lift Rockies to a 6-5 victory over Cardinals

Ezequiel Tovar homered twice and added two singles while driving in four runs to spark the Colorado Rockies to a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

JUNE 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toglia, Blackmon each drive in a run in Rockies' 3-2 win over the Cardinals

Michael Toglia and Charlie Blackmon each drove in a run and the Colorado Rockies snapped a five-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals

JUNE 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodgers hits 2-run HR during 6-run 2nd inning, Blach goes 7 innings as Rockies beat Guardians 7-4

Brendan Rodgers hit a two-run home run during a six-run second inning, Ty Blach overcame a shaky start to give up two runs over seven innings and the Colorado Rockies beat the Clev...

MAY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toro hits solo homer in 8th and A's end 8-game skid with 5-4 win over Rockies

Abraham Toro hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth after Seth Brown hit a tying two-run drive the previous inning, and the Oakland Athletics snapped an eight-game losing streak with a...

MAY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 games

MAY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Elias Díaz has 2 hits including a tiebreaking single in a six-run 7th, Rockies beat Rangers 8-3

Elias Díaz had two hits including a tiebreaking single in a six-run seventh inning, Ryan McMahon tied a career high with four hits, and Colorado won its first series of the season...

MAY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS