Colorado Rockies DVOA, Stats, & MLB Rankings

Colorado Rockies infielder Brendan Rodgers (illness) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies due to an illness. For now, fantasy managers should consider Rodgers to be day-to-day and check back on Tuesday to see if he's feeling good enough to return to action. In the meantime, Alan Trejo will cover second base and bat seventh versus right-hander Aaron Nola. The 27-year-old Rodgers has continued his struggles in 2024, going 12-for-57 (.211) with no home runs, three RBI, two walks and 14 K's in his first 16 games.

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (back) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Bryant exited Saturday's game in the fourth inning after experiencing lower back stiffness. The 32-year-old was also not in the lineup in the team's 5-0 loss on Sunday, now marking his second consecutive missed game. This injury is something that fantasy managers should keep an eye on in the coming days. He has dealt with his fair share of injuries over the past few seasons, and the Rockies could decide to take a careful approach with the veteran. If he continues to miss time or winds up landing on the injured list, look for Michael Toglia to get more outfield reps.

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant exited today's game early against the Toronto Blue Jays while experiencing back tightness. This is the second time in the past ten days that Bryant has had back tightness affect his ability to stay on the field after being held out of the lineup last Saturday with back issues. Bryant made a running catch in the second inning where he crashed into the wall, potentially causing his back injury to resurface. The recurring injury will be something fantasy managers want to keep an eye on given Bryant's recent history with missing time due to being hurt. If Bryant is to miss any time, expect Michael Toglia to gain extra playing time in the outfield.

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard (knee, elbow) had a setback rehabbing and will undergo season-ending right flexor tendon surgery. After recently throwing off a mound, the banged-up Bard's season suddenly ends before it even begins while also recovering from a cleanup procedure on his left knee. The 38-year-old veteran right-hander is a free agent following the 2024 campaign, and it's unlikely that he'll draw very much interest after walking more batters (49) than he struck out (47) a season ago. Bard spent seven years away from the major leagues before latching on with Colorado in 2020. Justin Lawrence and Tyler Kinley are the names to watch for fantasy purposes for saves-needy managers, but Lawrence has yielded seven runs across five appearances, and Kinley has given up eight runs over six innings thus far.

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (illness) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Rockies' manager Bud Black said Blackmon is feeling under the weather, so they will hold him out of this contest. The expectation is that this will be a one-game absence for the veteran outfielder. In the meantime, Kris Bryant will function as the designated hitter, while Elehuris Montero covers first base versus right-hander Kevin Gausman on Friday.