Rockies' Anthony Molina: Secures win in relief Sunday
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Molina (1-1) was the pitcher of record in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Diamondbacks after striking out two while giving up one hit and one walk over a scoreless inning of relief.
The Rockies called Molina up from Triple-A Albuquerque to make a start Aug. 5 versus the Blue Jays, but after surrendering seven earned runs on nine hits and one walk over five innings in that outing, he was moved to the bullpen. After Molina tossed 2.1 innings in relief in Thursday's series opener, the Rockies turned to him again Sunday in the top of the seventh inning while Arizona was up 4-1. Molina came through with a clean frame, then ended up picking up the win after the Rockies put up four runs in the bottom of the inning.
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Rockies' Anthony Molina: Serves up five homers
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Molina (0-1) took the loss Tuesday, allowing seven runs on nine hits and a walk over five innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out two.
Molina made it through five innings Tuesday, but surrendering five home runs proved costly in the Rockies' loss. It was the right-hander's first MLB appearance since June 25, and his struggles have extended to Triple-A Albuquerque, where he's posted a 6.59 ERA and 1.89 WHIP across 69.2 innings this season.
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Rockies' Anthony Molina: Recalled ahead of start
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The Rockies recalled Molina from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.
Molina will start Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays in what will be his first start and sixth appearance at the big-league level in 2025. The right-hander has allowed seven runs with a 6:0 K:BB over 8.2 innings in his five relief outings. Molina could earn multiple turns in Colorado's rotation until Antonio Senzatela (finger) or German Marquez (biceps) returns.
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Rockies' Anthony Molina: Entering rotation Tuesday
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The Rockies will recall Molina from Triple-A Albuquerque and will have him start Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays at Coors Field, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Kyle Freeland has been dealing with a sinus infection and will be pushed back from Tuesday to make his next start in Wednesday, but Colorado already had an existing opening in its rotation for the series with the Blue Jays after Antonio Senzatela (finger) was placed on the injured list Saturday. Molina will be called upon to take over Senzatela's spot for what will be his second MLB start and his first of the 2025 season. Since being optioned to Triple-A on June 27, Molina has been one of Albuquerque's most effective starters, as he's turned in a 3.06 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 15:4 K:BB in 17.2 innings over four outings. Molina could be in line for multiple turns through the Colorado rotation until the Rockies get one of Senzatela or German Marquez (biceps) back from the IL.
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Rockies' Anthony Molina: Sent back to Triple-A
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The Rockies optioned Molina to Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.
Molina will yield his spot on the active roster to Kyle Freeland (back), who's been activated from the injured list. Molina allowed seven runs with five strikeouts and no walks over 7.2 innings in four appearances during this MLB stint.
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Rockies' Anthony Molina: Moves up from Triple-A
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The Rockies recalled Molina from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.
Molina made one scoreless appearance with the Rockies earlier this season. The 23-year-old reliever will give the big club a fresh arm for the bullpen and is likely to work in a lower-leverage role.
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Rockies' Anthony Molina: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Rockies optioned Molina to Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.
Molina made just one appearance during his brief stint with the big club, tossing a perfect inning. The Rockies will announce a corresponding move prior to Friday's game in Arizona.
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Rockies' Anthony Molina: Receives call-up
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The Rockies recalled Molina from Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.
Molina made 35 appearances (one start) with the Rockies as a Rule 5 selection in 2024, but he's made the move to the rotation at Albuquerque this season. Over his seven starts, Molina has produced a 9.20 ERA, 2.39 WHIP and 23:18 K:BB in 30.1 innings. The Rockies have an opening in the rotation after optioning Bradley Blalock to Albuquerque in a corresponding move, but Molina is expected to serve as a long man out of the Colorado bullpen.
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Rockies' Anthony Molina: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Rockies optioned Molina to Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.
Molina appeared in two spring training games for the Rockies and allowed four earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out three over three innings. He'll start the 2025 campaign in the minors, and he'll look to perform well enough to get a call-up to the majors should the Rockies need another arm out of the bullpen. Molina posted a 6.75 ERA and 1.58 WHIP across 59.2 innings for Colorado during the 2024 regular season.
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Rockies' Anthony Molina: Records five outs in first start
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Molina gave up three earned runs on two hits and three walks across 1.2 innings in Monday's 8-6 win over the Guardians.
Molina stepped in for his first MLB start on short notice after Austin Gomber (arm) was scratched ahead of the game, but the Rule 5 pick ended up serving as more of an opener than a traditional starting pitcher. He needed 45 pitches just to record five outs before being pulled in favor of Josh Rogers, who tossed five innings of two-run ball in bulk relief. If Gomber ends up landing on the injured list and isn't able to make his next turn this weekend in Los Angeles, Rogers would likely be the preferred choice over Molina to make a spot start or cover the bulk of the innings.
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Rockies' Anthony Molina: Starting Monday against Guardians
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Molina will start Monday's game against the Guardians, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
With Austin Gomber (arm) scratched, Molina will step in for his first career MLB start. A Rule 5 pick by the Rockies last winter, Molina has pitched to a 7.56 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in nine appearances so far this season. He's maxed out at 3.2 innings in an outing, so this will now be a bullpen day for Colorado.
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Rockies' Anthony Molina: Picked by Colorado
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The Rockies selected Molina during the 2023 Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday.
Molina split last season between the Double-A and Triple-A level with the Rays, and the organization opted not to add him to its 40-man roster. He posted a 4.50 ERA and 102:38 K:BB across 122 innings and will need to stay up with the Rockies for the entirety of 2024 in order to stick in the organization.
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Rays' Anthony Molina: Reassigned to minor-league camp
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Molina was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Rays on Thursday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Molina struggled this spring, which isn't a surprise considering he's 21 and hasn't pitched above A-ball. He did finish 2022 strong at High-A Bowling Green and figures to begin 2023 at Double-A Montgomery.
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