"The Rockies are looking for a few veterans to eat innings in their rotation, general manager Josh Byrnes tells Thomas Harding of MLB.com. "We've played out scenarios where we would attempt to bring in two guys who can stabilize that area - who can not only pitch well but know how to give us some bulk innings, which any team needs," Byrnes said."
"The Colorado rotation was historically bad in 2025. The club's starters had a combined earned run average of 6.65. According to a post from Harding back in October, that was the highest rotation ERA of any club since the stat became official in 1913. Coors Field obviously plays a role in the struggles but the numbers were bad even compared to previous Colorado clubs. The group was further thinned out at season's end when Germán Márquez became a free agent."
General manager Josh Byrnes wants to add veteran pitchers who can provide bulk innings and stabilize the rotation, ideally two additions. Colorado starters posted a combined 6.65 ERA in 2025, the highest rotation ERA since 1913. Coors Field contributed to the struggles, and Germán Márquez leaving in free agency reduced depth. Kyle Freeland remains under contract through 2026 with a conditional 2027 option. Ryan Feltner has 339 2/3 MLB innings and a career 5.19 ERA. Antonio Senzatela moved to the bullpen, is signed through 2026, and his 2027 option will likely be declined.
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