As the Colorado Rockies prepare to start their three game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks, they announced a series of roster moves on Thursday afternoon.
Brenton Doyle was injured on Tuesday while making a diving catch, so his
landing on the IL with a left-oblique contusion is not surprising.
Meanwhile, Chad Stevens has absolutely been on fire with the Albuquerque Isotopes. In 168 plate appearances, he’s slashing .362/.435/.523 (.958 OPS). He has stolen six bases. The infielder was an off-season minor league free agent signing for the Rockies. Stevens, 27, was originally drafted by the Houston Astros in 2021 and made his big league debut with the Los Angeles Angels last season.
Blas Castaño was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque four days ago. He pitched 2.1 innings for the Rockies and allowed one earned run on two hits. He also struck out three and walked one. The righty fits well into the Rockies current model that relies on relievers who can throw bulk innings.
The Rockies optioned LHP Sammy Peralta to Albuquerque. He most recently served as an opener for Tanner Gordon on Tuesday, and did not get out of the first inning.
Finally, the Rockies designated LHP Carson Palmquist (No. 19 PuRP) for assignment. Palmquist has struggled this season. In 25.0 IP, he has a 7.20 ERA, allowing 12.6 H/9. Originally selected in the third round of the 2022 draft, Palmquist made his MLB debut last season but struggled immensely. He posted an 8.91 ERA in nine appearances—seven of which were starts—with 25 walks to 27 strikeouts and ten home runs allowed over 34.1 innings.
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