"Gordon made 15 starts a year ago, holding a rotation spot throughout the second half. The 28-year-old righty allowed a 6.33 ERA with a modest 18.4% strikeout rate. Gordon pitched well this spring, striking out 12 against two walks across 11 innings. He only surrendered eight hits and two runs. It wasn't enough to overcome last year's regular season production to hold a spot in a revamped Colorado rotation."
"The Rockies signed Michael Lorenzen, Jose Quintana and Tomoyuki Sugano to one-year deals. They'll all hold rotation spots behind Kyle Freeland, whom the Rox have tabbed as their Opening Day starter for a third straight season (and franchise-record fifth overall). That leaves one spot in the season-opening staff up for grabs."
"Dollander is coming off a frustrating rookie season, allowing a 6.52 ERA across his first 21 starts. He pitched fairly well on the road (3.46 ERA with a 22.2% strikeout rate in 52 innings) but was destroyed for 55 runs over 46 frames at Coors Field. The 24-year-old Dollander is a former top 10 overall pick who is one of the most important players with the organization in a complete rebuild."
The Colorado Rockies made roster moves, sending right-hander Tanner Gordon and second baseman Adael Amador to Triple-A Albuquerque. Gordon posted a 6.33 ERA in 15 starts last season with an 18.4% strikeout rate, though he pitched well in spring training with 12 strikeouts across 11 innings. The Rockies signed Michael Lorenzen, Jose Quintana, and Tomoyuki Sugano to bolster their rotation alongside Kyle Freeland, who will start Opening Day for the fifth time in franchise history. The team remains undecided between Ryan Feltner and Chase Dollander for the final rotation spot. Feltner made 30 starts in 2024 with a 4.49 ERA but was limited by injury last year. Dollander, a former top-10 pick, struggled in his rookie season with a 6.52 ERA, particularly at Coors Field.
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