Rockies finalize their Opening Day 25-man roster

 

Today, the Colorado Rockies officially announced the final 25-man roster for the 2017 season. The following players have earned the right to punch their ticket to Milwaukee for tomorrow’s season opener against the Brewers.

As we noted recently, the Rockies appear to be going with experience over potential for their bench though with Chad Qualls officially placed on the DL, appear to be doing the opposite in the bullpen with the inclusion of Scott Oberg and German Marquez.

Here is how the entire roster looks:

Position Players:

Catcher: Tony Wolters

First Base: Mark Reynolds

Second Base: DJ LeMahieu

Third Base: Nolan Arenado

Shortstop: Trevor Story

Left Field: Gerardo Parra

Centerfield: Charlie Blackmon

Right Field: Carlos Gonzalez

Starting Pitchers:

Jon Gray

Tyler Anderson

Tyler Chatwood

Antonio Senzatela (Rookie)

Kyle Freeland (Rookie)

Bullpen:

Greg Holland

Adam Ottavino

Jake McGee

Mike Dunn

Carlos Estevez

Scott Oberg

Jordan Lyles

German Marquez

Bench:

Alexi Amarista

Cristhian Adames

Dustin Garneau

Stephen Cardullo

Of note, of course, is that the Rockies are carrying not just two rookies in their five-man-starting-rotation, but two players who have yet to make their MLB debut. Freeland, a Denver native, appears primed to start the first game at Coors Field in 2017.