Victor Vodnik DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

The Colorado Rockies reinstated right-handed reliever Victor Vodnik (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned right-handed reliever Angel Chivilli to Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Vodnik did not appear in Tuesday's contest against the Chicago Cubs and has been out over a month with inflammation in his right shoulder. The 25-year-old former 14th-round pick by the Atlanta Braves in 2018 returns to a 4.50 ERA (6.57 FIP) and 1.62 WHIP with eight strikeouts, one save and six walks in eight innings pitched. He is unlikely to be in the mix for saves on a historically bad Rockies team but should continue to serve in a high-leverage setup role in front of Zach Agnos and Seth Halvorsen. Vodnik has a career 4.68 ERA and 1.55 WHIP with 10 saves in just 90 1/3 innings pitched since debuting in 2023.

Colorado Rockies right-handed reliever Victor Vodnik (shoulder) threw a successful live batting practice session on Monday and should progress to the next step in his rehab from inflammation in his right shoulder that landed him on the 15-day injured list on April 20, according to interim manager Warren Schaeffer. Barring a setback as the 25-year-old builds up his arm, he could return to Colorado's major-league bullpen later this month. His next step will likely be being cleared to start a minor-league rehab assignment. Before his shoulder injury, Vodnik had appeared in nine games in relief for the Rockies early in the 2025 season and had allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits (two homers) while walking six and striking out eight in eight innings pitched with one save. Vodnik had nine saves a year ago and will be a late-inning option for Colorado when he's back from the IL.

Colorado Rockies right-handed reliever Victor Vodnik (shoulder) resumed playing catch on Saturday and said the inflammation in his right shoulder has calmed. Vodnik was placed on the injured list on April 20 with right-shoulder inflammation but is making progress and is expected to return to the major-league bullpen on May 5. Between now and then, the 25-year-old should be expected to go on a short minor-league rehab assignment to get back up to speed. The former 14th-round pick by the Atlanta Braves in 2018 appeared in nine games out of the bullpen for Colorado before his injury and allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits while walking six and striking out eight in eight innings. Vodnik also recorded a save and also picked up nine saves in 15 chances a year ago. Given his lack of strikeout stuff and his inability to miss bats in 2024, Vodnik isn't a great option for fantasy managers speculating on saves.