Colorado transferred Darnell (hip) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.
The Rockies placed Darnell on the 15-day IL on Friday due to left hip inflammation, an injury that interim manager Warren Schaeffer acknowledged that the reliever had been dealing with "for a while," per MLB.com. While the Rockies haven't revealed that Darnell is dealing with anything more significant than swelling in the hip, the club evidently determined that the right-hander wasn't on track to return before the end of the season. Darnell will close his rookie campaign with a 3.86 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 5:7 K:BB in 11.2 innings out of the Colorado bullpen.
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Rockies' Lucas Gilbreath: Sent back to minors
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The Rockies optioned Gilbreath to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.
Gilbreath's stay with the big club lasted just two days, with the reliever making his lone appearance in Friday's 9-0 loss to Pittsburgh. He'll cede his spot on the 26-man active roster to right-hander McCade Brown, who was called up from Double-A Hartford to start Sunday's series finale versus the Pirates.
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Rockies' McCade Brown: Called up ahead of MLB debut
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The Rockies selected Brown's contract from Double-A Hartford ahead of his scheduled start Sunday in Pittsburgh.
The 25-year-old right-hander will bypass the Triple-A level and make his MLB debut against the Pirates, taking over the rotation spot that belonged to Austin Gomber prior to his release. Brown had his development stalled after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023, but he's enjoyed good health in 2025 and has accrued a 2.47 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 105:30 K:BB in 76.2 innings between Hartford and High-A Spokane. Though he'll benefit from a soft landing for his big-league debut in a pitcher-friendly venue against a weak Pirates lineup, Brown's lack of high-level experience renders him a risky streaming option, even in NL-only leagues.
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Rockies' Ryan Ritter: Getting afternoon off
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Ritter is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Since being reinstated from the 10-day injured list Aug. 15, Ritter had started in each of the Rockies' ensuing nine contests and went 10-for-32 with five RBI and four runs during that stretch. Unless he's used off the bench Sunday, Ritter will put his 10-game hitting streak on hold in the series finale. Tyler Freeman will spell him at second base.
Freeland (3-13) took the loss against the Pirates on Saturday, allowing five runs on seven hits and three walks over five innings.
Freeland was hurt by the long ball, giving up two-run homers in both the second and third innings. The veteran southpaw generated just four swinging strikes on 94 pitches and has now allowed at least five earned runs in seven of 24 starts this year. He'll carry a 5.31 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 91:34 K:BB across 125.1 innings into a home matchup with the Cubs next weekend.
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Rockies' Brenton Doyle: Stays hot in loss
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Doyle went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Pirates.
Doyle swiped a bag in the second inning and tacked on a solo homer in the ninth, marking the first time he's done both in the same game since April 8. The 27-year-old has been on fire in August, hitting .397 with 11 extra-base hits, 19 RBI, 14 runs scored and three stolen bases over 20 contests. On the season, he's slashing .247/.291/.403 with 14 home runs, 50 RBI, 50 runs scored and 13 steals across 427 plate appearances.
Moniak is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.
Moniak isn't part of the starting lineup against a right-handed pitcher for the first time since July 12. The outfielder will be on the bench for the second time in three games. With Moniak idle, the Rockies will deploy Tyler Freeman in right field.
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Rockies' Warming Bernabel: Returns to starting nine
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Bernabel will bat second and play first base Saturday against the Pirates.
Bernabel was struck in the face by a baseball during pregame infield drills Thursday. He was scratched from Thursday's lineup and kept on the bench Friday. However, Bernabel has been given the green light to start Saturday's contest. He has eight hits in his last 22 at-bats (.364) with a 3:1 BB:K.
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Rockies' Kyle Freeland: Cleared to start Saturday
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Freeland (finger) is slated to start Saturday's game against the Pirates at PNC Park.
Freeland developed a blister on his pitching hand during his most recent outing in Monday's 4-3 win over the Dodgers, but it apparently didn't prevent him from completing his between-starts bullpen session. He'll return to the mound on his standard four days' rest and shouldn't face any restrictions as he takes the hill for his 24th start of the season.
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Rockies' Antonio Senzatela: Bounced by Bucs
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Senzatela (4-15) took the loss Friday, coughing up five runs on eight hits and three walks over four innings as the Rockies were routed 9-0 by the Pirates. He struck out four.
The right-hander managed to keep the ball in the park, but that's about the only silver lining from this performance. Senzatela tossed 49 of 86 pitches for strikes and generated only 17 called or swinging strikes as he gave up five or more runs for the third time in his last four trips to the mound. His 15 losses lead the majors, and Senzatela will carry a brutal 7.15 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 61:42 K:BB through 112 innings into his next start, which lines up to come on the road next week in Houston.
Rockies' McCade Brown: Expected to make MLB debut Sunday
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The Rockies are expected to call up Brown from Double-A Hartford to start Sunday's game against the Pirates at PNC Park, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
After Colorado released Austin Gomber on Friday, Brown looks to be the leading candidate to fill the opening in the rotation. The 79th overall pick in the 2021 First-Year Player Draft, Brown missed significant development time after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023 and has yet to pitch above the Double-A level, but he's pitched effectively over 11 outings for Hartford. Since getting promoted from High-A Spokane on May 30, the 25-year-old right-hander has logged a 3.14 ERA and 57:15 K:BB across 43 innings at Double-A.
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Rockies' Hunter Goodman: Exiting starting nine
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Goodman is not in the lineup for Friday's contest in Pittsburgh.
Goodman was initially slated for a day off Thursday versus the Dodgers before being a late addition to the lineup. He'll now receive that breather in the first game of the Rockies' road trip, yielding catching duties to Braxton Fulford.
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Rockies' Brenton Doyle: Taking seat Friday
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Doyle is absent from the lineup for Friday's game in Pittsburgh.
Doyle has had a huge August so far with a 1.155 OPS and six home runs, but he'll get a day off for the first game of a road trip. Mickey Moniak will handle center field.
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Rockies' Warming Bernabel: Remains out of lineup
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Bernabel (face) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game in Pittsburgh.
Bernabel had to be scratched from Thursday's lineup versus the Dodgers after being struck in the face with a throw during pregame infield drills. His removal from the lineup that day was deemed precautionary, but Colorado will hold him out for at least one additional start. Orlando Arcia will cover first base in Bernabel's stead.
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Rockies' Kyle Karros: Returns to lineup Friday
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Karros (back) will start at third base and bat fifth in Friday's game versus the Pirates.
Karros was out of commission the previous two days while dealing with back tightness, but he's ready to go for Friday's series opener in Pittsburgh. The rookie infielder is off to a nice start in his first 12 big-league games, slashing .270/.386/.432 with one home run.
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Rockies' Dugan Darnell: Lands on IL with hip injury
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The Rockies placed Darnell on the 15-day injured list Friday with left hip inflammation.
Darnell had made nine relief appearance since being added to the Rockies' roster, posting a 3.86 ERA but an ugly 5:7 K:BB over 11.2 innings. He will be eligible to return Sept. 6, but it's unclear whether he'll be ready at that time.
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