2023 Colorado Rockies
League	National League
Division	West
Ballpark	Coors Field
City	Denver, Colorado
Record	59–103 (.364)
Divisional place	5th
Owners	Charles & Dick Monfort
General managers	Bill Schmidt
Managers	Bud Black
Television	AT&T Sportsnet Rocky Mountain
Radio	KOA (English) KNRV (Spanish)
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The 2023 Colorado Rockies season was their 31st in Major League Baseball and 29th season at Coors Field. Bud Black returned as Manager for his seventh year in 2023. The Rockies failed to improve on their 68–94 record from the previous season. They ended up finishing the season with the worst record in the National League at 59–103 (.364).

On September 26, the Rockies hit the 100 loss mark for the first time in franchise history after a loss to the rival Los Angeles Dodgers.

Offseason

Rule changes

Pursuant to the CBA, new rule changes will be in place for the 2023 season:^[1]

• institution of a pitch clock between pitches;
• limits on pickoff attempts per plate appearance;
• limits on defensive shifts requiring two infielders to be on either side of second and be within the boundary of the infield; and
• larger bases (increased to 18-inch squares);

Coaching staff changes

On October 13, 2022, the Rockies mutually parted ways with hitting coach Dave Magadan and reassigned third-base coach Stu Cole to a minor league position.^[2] Magadan had been the Rockies hitting coach since the 2019 season, and Cole had been the third-base coach since the 2013 season. On November 7, 2022, the Rockies announced they had hired the New York Yankees' assistant hitting coach Hensley Meulens as their hitting coach for the 2023 season, and had promoted the Albuquerque Isotopes' manager Warren Schaeffer to the position of third-base coach.^[3]

Roster departures

On November 6, 2022, Alex Colomé, Carlos Estévez, José Iglesias, Chad Kuhl, and José Ureña declared free agency.^[4] On November 8, 2022, the Rockies declined their 2023 option on Scott Oberg.^[5] On November 9, 2022, Dom Núñez was claimed off of waivers by the San Francisco Giants,^[6] Ryan Vilade was claimed off of waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates,^[7] and Ty Blach, Helcris Olivarez, and Wynton Bernard were outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes.^[8] The Rockies announced they had non–tendered utility player Garrett Hampson, immediately making him a free agent, on November 18, 2022.^[9]

Roster additions

On November 15, the Rockies selected the contracts of infielder Warming Bernabel, pitcher Blair Calvo, infielder Julio Carreras, outfielder Brenton Doyle, and pitcher Riley Pint.^[10]

Free agent signings

Starting pitcher José Ureña re-signed with the Rockies to a one–year contract on November 11, 2022.^[11] Relief pitcher Brent Suter was claimed off of waivers by the Rockies from the Milwaukee Brewers on November 18, 2022.^[12] The Rockies signed relief pitcher Pierce Johnson to a one-year contract on December 13, 2022. Relief pitcher Nick Mears was claimed off of waivers from the Texas Rangers on January 6, 2023.^[13] On March 4, 2023, the Rockies signed relief pitcher Brad Hand to a one-year deal.^[14] On March 5, the Rockies signed infielder Mike Moustakas to a minor-league deal.^[15] Both signings were made after injuries to players already on the roster; relief pitcher Lucas Gilbreath and second baseman Brendan Rodgers.^[16] Following an injury to outfielder Sean Bouchard, the Rockies signed outfielder Jurickson Profar to a 1-year contract on March 21, 2023.^[17] On March 25, 2023, the Rockies selected the contracts of non-roster invitees pitcher Ty Blach, utilityman Harold Castro, and infielder Mike Moustakas.^[18]

Trades

On November 6, 2022, the Rockies traded outfielder Sam Hilliard to the Atlanta Braves for minor league pitcher Dylan Spain.^[19] On November 15, 2022, the Rockies traded minor league infielder Juan Brito to the Cleveland Guardians for outfielder Nolan Jones.^[20] On December 6, 2022 the Rockies traded pitcher Chad Smith to the Oakland Athletics for minor league pitcher Jeff Criswell.^[21] On December 18, 2022, the Rockies traded outfielder Connor Joe to the Pittsburgh Pirates for minor league pitcher Nick Garcia.^[22] On January 17, 2023, the Rockies acquired Connor Seabold from the Boston Red Sox for cash considerations or a player to be named later.^[23]

Spring Training

On January 27, 2023, the Rockies announced 22 non-roster invitees for spring training, including top prospects outfielder Zac Veen and catcher Drew Romo.

Regular season

June

On Saturday, June 24, the Rockies lost to the Los Angeles Angels in a 1-25 blowout, during which the Angels set new franchise records for both runs scored and hits recorded in a single game. The result was the worst upset in Rockies history, and the 13 runs allowed by Colorado in the 3rd inning is unmatched in the club's record.

Although the Angels outscored the Rockies by a run total of 32-12 over the course of the series, Colorado was victorious in the games played on Friday, June 23, and Sunday, June 25. This -20 run differential currently stands second only to the -23 recorded by the Louisville Colonels in their June 1897 series against the Chicago Colts as the worst run differential by a series-winning team in MLB history.

Game Log

Season standings

National League West

National League Wild Card

Record vs. opponents

Record vs. National League

Updated with the results of all games through October 1, 2023.

Record vs. American League

Updated with the results of all games through October 1, 2023.

Roster

Statistics

Note: Stats in bold are the team leaders.

Batting

Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; BB = Walks; SO = Strikeouts; AVG = Batting average; OBP = On-base percentage; SLG = Slugging; OPS = On base + slugging

Pitching

List does not include position players. Stats in bold are the team leaders.

Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts

Note: No qualifiers for ERA; no pitchers averaged 1 inning pitched per game (162 IP).

Transactions

March

• March 27: Traded RHP Tony Locey to the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named later.
• March 28: Traded RHP T. J. Zeuch to the Philadelphia Phillies.
• March 30: Placed RHP Daniel Bard on the 10-day IL, recalled RHP Jake Bird from AAA Albuquerque.

April

• April 12: Placed RHP Germán Márquez on the 15-day IL retroactive to April 11, recalled INF/OF Nolan Jones from AAA Albuquerque
• April 16: Optioned INF/OF Nolan Jones to AAA Albuquerque, recalled RHP Noah Davis from AAA Albuquerque.
• April 18: Optioned RHP Connor Seabold to AAA Albuquerque, recalled RHP Peter Lambert from AAA Albuquerque.
• April 19: Activated RHP Daniel Bard from the 15-day IL, optioned RHP Peter Lambert to AAA Albuquerque.
• April 24: Optioned INF Elehuris Montero to AAA Albuquerque, recalled OF Brenton Doyle from AAA Albuquerque.
• April 26: Activated RHP Germán Márquez from the 15-day IL, designated RHP José Ureña for assignment.
• April 28: Placed RHP Germán Márquez on 15-day IL, recalled RHP Connor Seabold from AAA Albuquerque.
• April 29: Activated OF Randal Grichuk from 10-day IL, designated LHP Ty Blach for assignment.
• April 30: Placed RHP Noah Davis on 15-day IL, recalled RHP Nick Mears from AAA Albuquerque.

May

• May 4: Placed RHP Dinelson Lamet on the 15-day IL, recalled RHP Peter Lambert from Albuquerque, claimed C Austin Wynns off of waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
• May 5: Activated RHP Antonio Senzatela from the 15-day IL, optioned C Brian Serven to AAA Albuquerque, designated OF Yonathan Daza for assignment.
• May 12: Claimed RHP Chase Anderson off of waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays.
• May 13: Placed RHP Antonio Senzatela on the 15-day IL.
• May 14: Placed RHP Ryan Feltner on the 15-day IL, recalled RHP Riley Pint from AAA Albuquerque.
• May 15: Placed 1B C. J. Cron on the 10-day IL and RHP Nick Mears on the 15-day IL. Recalled 1B Michael Toglia from AAA Albuquerque and purchased the contract of LHP Fernando Abad from AAA Albuquerque.
• May 19: Optioned RHP Riley Pint to AAA Albuquerque, purchased the contract of RHP Karl Kauffmann from AAA Albuquerque, transferred RHP Germán Márquez to the 60-day IL.
• May 21: Designated LHP Fernando Abad for assignment, purchased the contract of RHP Matt Carasiti from AAA Albuquerque.
• May 26: Optioned 1B Michael Toglia to AAA Albuquerque, recalled 3B Nolan Jones from AAA Albuquerque.
• May 29: Recalled 3B Elehuris Montero from AAA Albuquerque, activated from the 60-day IL and optioned to AAA Albuquerque LHP Ryan Rolison, transferred RHP Ryan Feltner to the 60-day IL, and placed OF Charlie Blackmon on the bereavement list.
• May 30: Recalled RHP Blair Calvo from AAA Albuquerque, optioned RHP Karl Kauffmann to AAA Albuquerque.
• May 31: Optioned RHP Blair Calvo to AAA Albuquerque, activated RHP Dinelson Lamet from the 15-day IL.

June

• June 1: Activated from the 15-day IL and optioned to AAA Albuquerque RHP Noah Davis. Activated OF Charlie Blackmon from the bereavement list, placed OF Kris Bryant on the 10-day IL.
• June 3: Activated from the 15-day IL and optioned to AAA Albuquerque RHP Nick Mears.
• June 11: Selected the contract of IF Coco Montes from AAA Albuquerque. Recalled C Brian Serven from AAA Albuquerque. Optioned IF Alan Trejo to AAA Albuquerque. Placed OF Charlie Blackmon on the 10-day IL. Transferred RHP Antonio Senzatela to the 60-day IL.
• June 15: Selected the contract of C Jorge Alfaro from AAA Albuquerque. Optioned C Brian Serven to AAA Albuquerque. Designated RHP Blair Calvo for assignment.
• June 17: Recalled RHP Gavin Hollowell from AAA Albuquerque. Designated RHP Dinelson Lamet for assignment.
• June 18: Traded RHP Blair Calvo to the Detroit Tigers for cash considerations.
• June 19: Placed SS Ezequiel Tovar on the paternity list. Selected the contract of SS Connor Kaiser from AAA Albuquerque.
• June 20: Optioned RHP Gavin Hollowell to AAA Albuquerque. Recalled RHP Noah Davis from AAA Albuquerque.
• June 21: Optioned RHP Noah Davis to AAA Albuquerque. Recalled RHP Karl Kauffmann from AAA Albuquerque.
• June 22: Activated SS Ezequiel Tovar from the paternity list. Optioned SS Connor Kaiser to AAA Albuquerque.
• June 23: Recalled RHP Noah Davis from AAA Albuquerque. Placed LHP Brent Suter on the 15-day IL.
• June 25: Traded INF Mike Moustakas to the Los Angeles Angels for minor league RHP Connor Van Scoyoc. Recalled 1B Michael Toglia from AAA Albuquerque. Optioned RHP Karl Kauffmann to AAA Albuquerque. Recalled RHP Nick Mears from AAA Albuquerque.
• June 26: Optioned RHP Noah Davis and 1B Michael Toglia to AAA Albuquerque. Activated 1B C. J. Cron from the 10-day IL.
• June 27: Selected the contract of RHP Matt Koch from AAA Albuquerque.
• June 28: Placed RHP Nick Mears on the 15-day IL. Recalled RHP Gavin Hollowell from AAA Albuquerque.
• June 30: Selected the contract of LHP Ty Blach from AAA Albuquerque. Activated 3B Kris Bryant from the 10-day IL. Designated C Jorge Alfaro for assignment. Placed RHP Matt Carasiti on the 15-day IL.

July

• July 2: Optioned RHP Peter Lambert to AAA Albuquerque. Selected the contract of LHP Fernando Abad from AAA Albuquerque. Designated SS Connor Kaiser for assignment.
• July 3: Optioned INF Coco Montes to AAA Albuquerque.
• July 4: Recalled SS Alan Trejo from AAA Albuquerque.
• July 10: Optioned 3B Elehuris Montero to AAA Albuquerque.
• July 14: Recalled 1B Michael Toglia from AAA Albuquerque. Recalled from AAA Albuquerque and placed on the 60-day IL LHP Ryan Rolison. Selected the contract of RHP Tommy Doyle from AAA Albuquerque. Placed LHP Kyle Freeland on the 15-day IL.
• July 19: Activated LHP Brent Suter from the 15-day IL. Designated LHP Fernando Abad for assignment.
• July 21: Optioned RHP Tommy Doyle to AAA Albuquerque. Recalled RHP Peter Lambert from AAA Albuquerque.
• July 24: Traded RHP Pierce Johnson to the Atlanta Braves for minor-league RHP Victor Vodnik and minor-league RHP Tanner Gordon. Recalled RHP Karl Kauffmann from AAA Albuquerque.
• July 25: Optioned RHP Karl Kauffmann to AAA Albuquerque. Recalled RHP Riley Pint from AAA Albuquerque. Recalled 3B Elehuris Montero from AAA Albuquerque. Placed OF Kris Bryant on the 10-day IL.
• July 27: Optioned RHP Riley Pint to AAA Albuquerque.
• July 28: Recalled RHP Tommy Doyle from AAA Albuquerque. Activated LHP Kyle Freeland from the 15-day IL. Placed RHP Chase Anderson on the 15-day IL.
• July 29: Optioned RHP Gavin Hollowell to AAA Albuquerque. Selected the contract of RHP Chris Flexen from AAA Albuquerque.
• July 30: Traded 1B C. J. Cron and OF Randal Grichuk to the Los Angeles Angels for minor-league LHP Mason Albright and minor-league RHP Jake Madden.
• July 31: Recalled SS Coco Montes from AAA Albuquerque. Activated 2B Brendan Rodgers from the 60-day IL.

August

• August 1: Traded LHP Brad Hand to the Atlanta Braves for minor-league RHP Alec Barger. Traded cash considerations to the Los Angeles Dodgers for LHP Justin Bruihl. Activated RHP Tyler Kinley from the 60-day IL.
• August 7: Optioned INF Coco Montes to AAA Albuquerque. Selected the contract of SS/OF Cole Tucker from AAA Albuquerque.
• August 9: Optioned RHP Connor Seabold to AAA Albuquerque. Recalled RHP Karl Kauffmann from AAA Albuquerque.
• August 11: Recalled LHP Justin Bruihl from AAA Albuquerque. Optioned RHP Tommy Doyle to AAA Albuquerque.
• August 14: Activated OF/DH Charlie Blackmon from the 10-day IL. Designated SS/OF Cole Tucker for assignment. Activated OF Sean Bouchard from the 60-day IL, and optioned him to AAA Albuquerque.
• August 15: Activated from the 15-day IL and optioned to AAA Albuquerque RHP Nick Mears.
• August 20: Recalled RHP Tommy Doyle from AAA Albuquerque. Placed RHP Tyler Kinley on the 15-day IL.
• August 25: Selected the contract of LHP Evan Justice from AAA Albuquerque. Designated LHP Justin Bruihl for assignment.
• August 27: Activated from the 15-day IL and optioned to AAA Albuquerque RHP Matt Carasiti. Released INF/OF Jurickson Profar. Selected the contract of C/1B/OF Hunter Goodman from AAA Albuquerque.
• August 29: Recalled RHP Gavin Hollowell from AAA Albuquerque. Optioned RHP Karl Kauffmann to AAA Albuquerque.

September

• September 1: Recalled OF Sean Bouchard from AAA Albuquerque. Activated RHP Tyler Kinley from the 15-day IL.
• September 3: Placed RHP Daniel Bard on the 15-day IL. Activated RHP Chase Anderson from the 15-day IL.
• September 4: Optioned RHP Tommy Doyle to AAA Albuquerque. Recalled RHP Nick Mears from AAA Albuquerque.
• September 5: Optioned 1B/OF Michael Toglia to AAA Albuquerque. Designated INF Coco Montes for assignment. Selected the contract of SS/OF Cole Tucker from AAA Albuquerque.
• September 8: Placed LHP Austin Gomber on the 60-day IL. Selected the contract of RHP Victor Vodnik from AAA Albuquerque.
• September 11: Designated SS/OF Cole Tucker for assignment. Activated OF Kris Bryant from the 10-day IL.
• September 16: Recalled RHP Karl Kauffmann from AAA Albuquerque. Optioned RHP Karl Kauffmann to AAA Albuquerque. Recalled RHP Matt Carasiti from AAA Albuquerque. Placed RHP Peter Lambert on the 15-day IL.
• September 17: Placed LHP Kyle Freeland on the 15-day IL. Recalled RHP Noah Davis from AAA Albuquerque.
• September 18: Activated RHP Daniel Bard from the 15-day IL. Reassigned LHP Evan Justice to the minor leagues.
• September 19: Activated RHP Ryan Feltner from the 60-day IL. Optioned RHP Matt Carasiti to AAA Albuquerque.
• September 27: Placed RHP Daniel Bard and RHP Ryan Feltner on the 15-day IL. Recalled RHP Tommy Doyle and RHP Karl Kauffmann from AAA Albuquerque.
• September 28: Recalled RHP Connor Seabold from AAA Albuquerque. Optioned RHP Noah Davis to Rookie ACL Rockies.

Farm system

On January 13, 2023, the Rockies announced the coaching staffs of their Minor League affiliates.^[25]

Major League Baseball Draft

The 2023 Draft was held July 9–11, 2023.