Key Offseason Changes
Michael Lorenzen Signed (1-year, $8M)
Veteran right-hander adds rotation depth with club option. Experience pitching in Coors helps.
Willi Castro Signed (2-year, $12.8M)
Super-utility player adds positional flexibility. Strong three-year run as multi-position asset.
Jake McCarthy Acquired from D-backs
Speed-first outfielder adds depth. Josh Grosz sent to Arizona in exchange.
Nolan Jones Traded to Guardians
Power bat sent to Cleveland for Tyler Freeman. Opens spot for young outfielders.
Cal Quantrill, Brendan Rodgers Non-Tendered
Key rotation piece and former top prospect cut loose. Clearing space for youth movement.
Top-20 Farm System
Zac Veen, Jordan Beck, Adael Amador lead prospect wave arriving in 2026. Future is coming.
Projected Starting Lineup
| Order | Position | Player | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3B | Ezequiel Tovar | Star SS moves to 3B, elite tools |
| 2 | RF | Brenton Doyle | Elite CF defense, power/speed |
| 3 | CF | Zac Veen | Top prospect, 5-tool potential |
| 4 | DH | Kris Bryant | Former MVP, injury-prone but upside |
| 5 | LF | Jordan Beck | Power prospect, Coors helps |
| 6 | C | Hunter Goodman | Power-hitting catcher prospect |
| 7 | SS | Adael Amador | Top SS prospect, contact/speed |
| 8 | 1B | Troy Johnston | Young bat competing for role |
| 9 | 2B | Willi Castro | Super-utility, positional flex |
Projected Starting Rotation
| Slot | Pitcher | Throws | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Freeland | LHP | Homegrown ace, Coors Field specialist |
| 2 | Michael Lorenzen | RHP | $8M signing, veteran innings |
| 3 | Chase Dollander | RHP | 2023 1st rounder, high upside |
| 4 | Tanner Gordon | RHP | Young arm, developing |
| 5 | McCade Brown | RHP | Competing for rotation spot |
Bullpen & Closer Situation
The Rockies bullpen struggled mightily in 2025 with a collective 5.99 ERA. Pitching at Coors Field is brutal on relievers. Brennan Bernardino gets first crack at saves, but expect volatility. Jaden Hill has upside but the bullpen remains a work in progress.
| Role | Pitcher | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CL | Brennan Bernardino | Gets first shot at saves |
| SU | Jaden Hill | High-upside arm, former prospect |
| SU | Victor Vodnik | Power arm, strikeout stuff |
| MID | Jeff Criswell | Swing-man depth |
| MID | Seth Halvorsen | Young arm, developing |
| LR | Zach Agnos | Long relief, spot starts |
Prop Betting Angles
Every Rockies hitter's props are elevated at home due to altitude. When betting overs on hits, HRs, and RBIs, target home games specifically. Road splits show the "true" player, home splits are Coors-inflated. Factor this into all betting decisions.
Tovar has elite tools at a premium position (now 3B). His power/speed combo makes every prop interesting. Season-long over on HRs and RBIs are attractive if lines are conservative. One of baseball's best young players.
The former #9 overall pick is ready. His 5-tool potential in Coors Field is scary. Rookie props may be conservative. Target over season totals for HRs, SBs, and runs if books are cautious on prospect hype.
Bryant's per-game props are valuable when he plays. The former MVP still has elite bat speed. His season totals are limited by injury risk, but daily props in Coors offer value when he's in the lineup.
Coors Field destroys pitcher props. Target under strikeout props for Rockies starters at home. The ball carries, hitters see the ball well, and Ks are hard to come by. Road starts are completely different.
Doyle has 20-20 potential with elite center field defense. His stolen base props are consistently valuable. In Coors, his power plays up even more. Target SB overs and monitor HR props at home.