The Rockies announced Friday that Lambert will enter the starting rotation while Kyle Freeland (elbow) is on the injured list, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.
Lambert failed to make the Rockies' rotation out of spring training, but Freeland's injury will give the 27-year-old righty another opportunity. Lambert has appeared in six games this year, surrendering three earned runs across 11.2 innings while striking out 10 batters and walking six. He's in line to make his first start in the second game of Sunday's doubleheader versus Seattle.
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Rockies' Dakota Hudson: Mariners-Rockies game postponed
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Hudson and the Rockies will not play Friday after their game versus the Mariners was postponed due to inclement weather, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.
The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Sunday. Emerson Hancock and Hudson has been scheduled to start but now figure to be pushed back a day to Saturday.
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Rockies' Noah Davis: Back in big leagues
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Davis was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque by the Rockies on Friday.
Davis is taking Kyle Freeland's (elbow) spot on the roster and seems likely to take his place in the rotation, as well. Freeland had been slated to start Saturday against the Mariners. Davis has collected a 6.62 ERA and 21:10 K:BB over 17.2 innings covering four starts with Albuquerque this season.
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Rockies' Kyle Freeland: Heads to IL with strained elbow
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Freeland was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Rockies on Friday, retroactive to April 16, with a left elbow strain.
Freeland had been slated to start Saturday in spite of an injury to his right (non-throwing) shoulder that he suffered while pinch-running. However, he now has a different, more serious injury to deal with. It's not clear at this point how much time Freeland might miss. Noah Davis has taken Freeland's spot on the roster, though Peter Lambert will take his spot in the rotation.
Rockies' Sean Bouchard: Steps into starting lineup
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Bouchard went 1-for-3 with two walks and a run scored Wednesday against the Phillies.
The Rockies recalled Bouchard on Wednesday to take the roster spot of Kris Bryant (back), and he immediately started in left field and hit sixth. Nolan Jones and Charlie Blackmon both were on the bench against a lefty, but Bouchard is not likely to be a regular in the lineup against right-handed pitchers.
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Rockies' Brendan Rodgers: Appears as pinch runner
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Rodgers (illness) appeared as a pinch runner Wednesday against the Phillies.
Rodgers has been out of the lineup for three games with an illness, but he entered Wednesday's contest in the eighth inning. There hasn't been official word from the club, but his appearance was a positive sign for his availability Friday.
Tovar went 3-for-5 with two runs batted in and a run scored during Wednesday's loss to the Phillies.
Tovar entered the game 1-for-14 (.071) over his last four games but snapped the cold spell with his seventh multi-hit performance of the campaign. While he's striking out at an alarming 31.3 percent clip, Tovar ranks top three on the Rockies in hits (22), RBI (10) and runs scored (nine) while slashing .306/.363/.486.
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Rockies' Ryan Feltner: Endures nightmare first inning
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Feltner (1-2) took the loss Wednesday, allowing six runs on nine hits and two walks over 5.1 innings against Philadelphia. He struck out eight.
The Phillies teed off on Feltner in the first inning, starting the game with back-to-back solo shots by Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner as part of a four-run frame. Though Feltner settled in afterward, the damage was already done. Wednesday's outing was the first hiccup in what's been a very successful start to the 2024 campaign for Feltner. Before facing the Phillies, Feltner had allowed three or fewer earned runs in each of his three starts. He's lined up to make his next start Tuesday against the Padres at Coors Field.
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Rockies' Lucas Gilbreath: Faces hitters in sim game
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Gilbreath (elbow) pitched in a simulated game Tuesday, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports.
Gilbreath, who is on the mend from March 2023 Tommy John surgery, said he felt good following Tuesday's outing, so the Rockies are tentatively having him pitch in a controlled setting once again Friday. If all goes well Friday, Gilbreath could head out on a minor-league rehab assignment as soon as next week. During his last MLB season with Colorado in 2022, the lefty reliever compiled a 4.19 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 49:26 K:BB across 43 innings.
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Rockies' Nolan Jones: Takes seat Wednesday
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Jones is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
The lefty-hitting Jones will get his first day off of the season, with a day game after a night game along with the fact that the Phillies are bringing a left-hander (Cristopher Sanchez) to the hill likely factoring into the Rockies' decision to hold him out of the lineup. Jones could probably benefit from the break from a mental standpoint as well, as he's gone 0-for-11 with five strikeouts against one walk over his last three starts.
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Rockies' Sean Bouchard: Returns from Triple-A
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The Rockies recalled Bouchard from Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.
Bouchard has put up a 1.049 OPS over 14 games with Albuquerque this season. He'll join the Rockies' 26-man active roster as a replacement for Kris Bryant (back), who was moved to the 10-day injured list. Bouchard will start in left field and will bat sixth in Wednesday's game in Philadelphia, but it's unclear if he'll be in store for a regular role while Bryant is on the mend.
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Rockies' Kris Bryant: Lands on IL with lower-back strain
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The Rockies placed Bryant on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a low back strain.
The Rockies gave Bryant a few days to recover from the back issue with the hope that he could avoid the IL, but the organization ultimately decided that he required some more down time. Because the IL move is retroactive to Sunday, Bryant will be eligible for activation on April 24. However, there's no word yet as to whether he'll have a chance to be ready at that time. Sean Bouchard was called up from Triple-A Albuquerque to take Bryant's spot on the 26-man active roster.
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Rockies' Brenton Doyle: Moved up to two hole
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Doyle will start in center field and bat second in Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
Doyle has been in the No. 9 spot in the batting order more than any other this season and had yet to hit higher than sixth prior to Wednesday. His move up the order is in part due to injuries (Kris Bryant, Brendan Rodgers) and days off (Charlie Blackmon, Nolan Jones), in addition to the fact that the Rockies are facing a lefty pitcher (Cristopher Sanchez). Nonetheless, Doyle has also earned the move up the lineup by slashing .292/.333/.508 with three home runs over his first 18 games this season.
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Rockies' Charlie Blackmon: Getting day off
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Blackmon is out of the lineup for Wednesday game versus the Phillies.
He'll take a seat as the Phillies send left-hander Cristopher Sanchez to the bump. The Rockies have a team off day Thursday, so Blackmon will get a couple days of rest before Friday's series opener versus the Mariners.
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Rockies' Brendan Rodgers: Out again Wednesday with illness
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Rodgers (illness) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Philadelphia.
Rodgers will miss a third straight start due to illness. He should be ready to play in Friday's series opener against the Mariners following Thursday's team off day. Alan Trejo will make another start at the keystone in Rodgers' place Wednesday.
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Rockies' Kris Bryant: Still out Wednesday
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Bryant (back/ribs) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Philadelphia.
Bryant has now missed four straight starts as he deals with soreness in his right ribcage and back. Elehuris Montero is at first base, Michael Toglia is in right field and Elias Diaz will be the designated hitter Wednesday.
