This week, the Rockies made a lot of roster moves. Some of them were intentional, others were out of necessity.
Last Sunday, Noah Davis was placed on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation. Nick Mears was called up in his place. On Tuesday, it was announced that Germán Márquez would need Tommy John surgery. On Thursday, the Rockies claimed catcher Austin Wynns off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Also on Thursday, they placed Dinelson Lamet on the 15-day IL with lower-back stiffness and called up Peter Lambert. Finally, on Friday, Antonio Senzatela was activated off the IL from his ACL injury last year. The corresponding moves for him and Wynns included optioning Brian Serven to Triple-A Albuquerque and designating Yonathan Daza for assignment.
Did you catch all that?
Don’t worry, here’s what else Purple Row writers were up to this week!
To Read
- Kenneth Weber’s Monday Rockpile talked about continued fan apathy towards the team. He looked at the team’s statistical performance as well as Coors Field attendance since 2017. In 2017, Coors Field was seeing an average crowd of 37,233, which ranked 7th in baseball; so far in 2023, Coors Field is seeing an average crowd of 27,712, ranked 16th in baseball.
The Rockies were not a good product in the first month of the season, and the attendance figures showed it.
— Purple Row (@PurpleRow) May 1, 2023
Also, Brenton Doyle makes his MLB debut, Adael Amador crashes the High-A scene and Blake Adams continues to dominate in the latest Pebble Report. https://t.co/SfERiTtGKi
- Renee Dechert’s Tuesday Rockpile explored the Rockies’ base-stealing woes. MLB changed the rules to entice more base stealing among teams and so far it has produced results... except for the Rockies. In the past, they’ve had speedsters such as Trevor Story and Sam Hilliard. However, in 2023, they only have four players with above-average speed and as a team, they only have eight stolen bases. That’s second-worst in MLB behind the Minnesota Twins. Rookie Brenton Doyle has four by himself, and he just made his MLB debut on April 24.
The Rockies’ base-stealing woes https://t.co/hJtf43838t
— Purple Row (@PurpleRow) May 2, 2023
- Skyler Timmins’ Wednesday Rockpile did a deep dive into Alan Trejo’s experience with Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. He discussed Trejo’s defensive wizardry, his overall growth as a player, as well as the lessons Trejo took with him after the experience ended. It’s well worth the read if you haven’t already!
“I think that was probably the best baseball I’ve ever played in my life.”
— Purple Row (@PurpleRow) May 3, 2023
Alan Trejo’s experience in the WBC had a positive lasting impact on him that he is carrying through the 2023 season. https://t.co/Pr0Cm6QefE
- Evan Lang’s Thursday Rockpile took a look back at Bill Schmidt’s offseason moves and how they are panning out so far. Specifically, he looked at the starting rotation, veteran additions, and the trade for Nolan Jones (who has spent most of the 2023 season in Triple-A). How would you grade the Rockies’ 2023 offseason?
How much of the #Rockies struggles this season can be attributed to a difficult offseason? https://t.co/4K2RvOjlK4
— Purple Row (@PurpleRow) May 4, 2023
- Finally, Joelle Milholm’s Friday Rockpile brought us hope — Antonio Senzatela is back! She explored what his return would mean for the Rockies, whose rotation has been devastated by injuries in this young 2023 season. Welcome back, Antonio!
It’s been a brutal week in a rough season for the Rockies rotation, which has been doomed by injuries & struggles. It will get a shot in the arm on Friday when Antonio Senzatela makes his ‘23 debut after returning from an ACL 8 1⁄2 months ago. https://t.co/ZtudiGdPDF
— Purple Row (@PurpleRow) May 5, 2023
- In other news, it was announced that the Rockies would play the Astros for the 2024 Mexico Series. Renee Dechert wrote about it here.
Colorado Rockies to meet Houston Astros in Mexico City https://t.co/kHdX2tJ5rS
— Purple Row (@PurpleRow) May 1, 2023
- Mac Wilcox spoke with Brent Suter about his impact on the Rockies so far, as well as how much he is enjoying his time in Colorado so far. They also spoke about Suter’s passion for environmentalism, and how Colorado is the perfect place to explore that passion more.
Brent Suter’s signing has shown results so far. We talked to him about how he’s enjoying his initial month with Colorado https://t.co/YDi6dcOdSQ
— Purple Row (@PurpleRow) May 1, 2023
To Listen
- Affected by Altitude: April Showers Bring May Flowers... Right? — This week Skyler and Evan are struggling with the Rockies’ painful start to the 2023 season. The injuries, the lack of success on all sides of the ball, and the unpleasant results cause patience to wear thin. Is there any hope on the horizon?
This week, @SideLine_Crowd and @Evan_Lang27 are struggling to cope with a brutal April for the #Rockies caused injuries, poor results, and a lack of success on all sides of the ball. Is there any hope on the horizon? https://t.co/igPSn447ts
— Purple Row (@PurpleRow) May 1, 2023
- Pebble Report Podcast: April (and March) 2023 — Kenneth and Evan are happy to bring back the Pebble Report Podcast in a new monthly format for the 2023 season! This week, they discuss the current state of the Colorado Rockies minor league system and prospects that catch their eyes across all four affiliates. They also point out some prospects and minor leaguers to look out for, as well as name their All-Minor-League Team for the month of April (and March!).
The Pebble Report Podcast is back in a new monthly format! @kdub1988 and @evan_lang27 break down the #Rockies farm system for March and April 2023! https://t.co/X3tTgf0JTD
— Purple Row (@PurpleRow) May 2, 2023
Weekend Discussion Topic
The injuries are a blow to this team, but they still swept the Brewers! Who are some players the Rockies could look at to fill in the gaps? Who might you be most excited to see called upon from the minors to help? Sound off below!
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