Heading into the 2026 All-Star Game break, only one team in the National League had fewer than 40 wins: the Colorado Rockies. The good news, though, is that there have been some positives this season despite the 39-59 record.
The Offense
| Stat | Number | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Runs Scored | 466 | 7th |
| Home Runs | 110 | 17th |
| OPS | .745 | 5th |
| Whiff% | 26.0 | 20th |
| Hard Hit% | 36.5 | 27th |
The Pitching
| Stat | Number | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Starters’ ERA | 5.90 | 30th |
| Relievers’ ERA | 4.93 | 26th |
| Strikeouts | 689 | 29th |
| Whiff% | 22.7 | 28th |
| Chase% | 28.8 | 25th |
The Good
Great offenses have been the standard up in the Mile High. That’s been true yet again in 2026 but it’s how the Rockies have gotten there that’s the story.
You have to start with Hunter Goodman, the 2026 NL All-Star who entered the break just three home runs shy of a 30-home run campaign. And last year’s surprise, Mickey Moniak, hit 15 home runs in what was an injury-shortened first half. Yes, Moniak still has his swing-and-miss problems. But that bat speed and ability to drive the ball make Moniak a valuable asset in Colorado.
However, perhaps the best stories for the Rockies this year are Jake McCarthy and TJ Rumfield, both of whom were acquired in trades this past winter.
McCarthy slashed .301/.347/.516 with 10 home runs over the first half, already a career-best for the veteran outfielder more well known for his speed than his bat. That speed’s come in handy, as McCarthy had six triples heading into the break and helped buoy that slugging percentage. But nonetheless, an impressive run for the ex-Diamondback.
As for Rumfield, the Yankees traded him to Colorado for hard-throwing reliever Angel Chivilli last year. Rumfield was blocked in New York thanks to Ben Rice, and the trade opened up an avenue for him. No, he didn’t hit for a ton of pop in Triple-A but he had a knack for grinding out at-bats and walks.
His ability to hit and get on base helped end the first half with a .374 wOBA, 21st-best among hitters with 250+ plate appearances.
Add those two with Willi Castro, second-year infielder Kyle Karros, and rookie outfielder Cole Carrigg, and the Rockies have been able to put together a deep lineup this season.
Chase Dollander, meanwhile, began to figure it out in 2026. Starting out as a bulk man out of the bullpen, Dollander struck out 47 over 44 innings, plus a sub-4.00 ERA, before he landed on the IL. However, he was one of the few positives out of the Rockies’ pitching staff this spring.
The Bad
Finding reliable pitching in Colorado has, largely, not been an easy task in the over 30 years of the franchise’s existence. Unfortunately for the Rockies, that trend continued in 2026.
This past offseason was an aggressive one by the franchise’s standards, as Colorado signed veterans Tomoyuki Sugano, Jose Quintana, and Michael Lorenzen, all of whom joined the club via free agency.
Sugano entered the break with the second-lowest K/9 (5.1) among starters. But like some of those pitchers in the bottom 20 of the league in said category, Sugano’s been productive, as his 4.80 ERA was second-best among primary starters on the club. Only Ryan Feltner (4.55) had a better one, again rather decent by Colorado standards.
However, Quintana was hit around across nine starts in an injury-plagued season. Lorenzen, meanwhile, posted a 6.22 ERA over the first half, as he wasn’t able to carry over a good run for Team Italy in the 2026 WBC. But one thing to note on Lorenzen is this: despite the high ERA and opponents’ AVG, he did keep the ball in the yard better than some on the team.
That includes Kyle Freeland, who had the worst ERA (7.36) among starting pitchers with 75+ plate appearances. For reference, David Peterson, between his time with the Cubs and Mets, had the second-worst at 6.48.
As for the offense, Ezequiel Tovar was not able to get it going at the plate. A normally aggressive hitter, Tovar slashed .200/.243/.330 with eight home runs and 25 extra-base hits in the first half. Both his .243 OBP and .251 wOBA figures were the worst among hitters with 250+ plate appearances over the first half.
Looking Ahead
The Rockies won’t contend for a playoff spot this year. But the good news is that Colorado has found some pieces for the future, between Carrigg, Karros, and Dollander.
Now, the real question becomes what does this front office do as the Trade Deadline approaches.
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