The Colorado Rockies franchise is facing a rare roster crunch, only a few times in the franchise’s 20-plus seasons have they had more talent than spots. This year they have oodles of capable players, maybe too many to even fit their 40-man let alone their 25-man.
Let’s do a quick prediction on what the Rockies 25-man roster will look like come April, 3, and the moves the club needs to make to get them there.
Starters:
- Jon Gray
- Tyler Chatwood
- Tyler Anderson
- Kyle Freeland
- Antonio Senzatela
Bullpen
- LR/Spot Start: Jeff Hoffman
- LR/Spot Start: Jordan Lyles
- MR: Jason Motte
- MR: Carlos Estevez
- LOOGY: Mike Dunn
- SU: Jake McGee
- SU: Adam Ottavino
- Closer: Greg Holland
Lineup
- Charlie Blackmon, 8
- DJ Lemahieu, 4
- Nolan Arenado, 5
- Carlos Gonzalez, 9
- Trevor Story, 6
- Mark Reynolds, 3
- Gerardo Parra, 7
- Tony Wolters, 2
Bench
- Backup Catcher: Dustin Garneau
- Fourth Outfielder: Jordan Patterson
- Utility: Alexi Amarista
- Utility: Cristhian Adames
Injured
- Chad Bettis (cancer)
- Chris Rusin (oblique)
- Tom Murphy (broken right arm)
- David Dahl (stress reaction in rib)
- Ian Desmond (fractured left hand)
- Jairo Diaz (recovering from Tommy John)
- Rayan Gonzalez (Tommy John)
Moves
Option: (SP) German Marquez, (SP) Harrison Musgrave, (RP) Scott Oberg, (OF) Raimel Tapia, (INF) Pat Valaika
Out of Options/Off Roster: (RP) Chad Qualls DFA or outright – veteran’s consent, (OF) Chris Denorfia MiLB deal – veteran’s consent opt out,
