Rockies Finalize Opening Day Roster
Courtesy of the Colorado Rockies
PHOENIX – The Colorado Rockies today officially announced their 2024 Opening Day active roster. As part of that announcement, the Rockies selected the contract of infielder Alan Trejo from Triple-A Albuquerque and designated infielder Warming Bernabel for assignment.
Additionally, the Rockies have placed right-handed pitcher Daniel Bard and left-handed pitcher Lucas Gilbreath on the 15-day injured list.
Seven players will appear on their first Opening Day active roster: pitchers Peter Lambert, Nick Mears, Anthony Molina and Victor Vodnik; outfielders Brenton Doyle and Nolan Jones; and infielder/outfielder Michael Toglia. Molina will make his Major League debut in his first appearance.
Outfielder Charlie Blackmon, the longest tenured active Rockie entering his 14th Major League season, is embarking on his 11th career Opening Day roster, second-most in franchise history behind Todd Helton’s 16.
The Rockies open the 2024 campaign at the division rival Arizona Diamondbacks with a 7:10 p.m. MST / 8:10 p.m. MDT first pitch at Chase Field. After four games in Arizona (Thursday-Sunday) and three in Chicago against the Cubs (Monday-Wednesday), the Rockies return to Coors Field for the 2024 Home Opener on April 5 at 2:10 p.m. MDT against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Rockies’ 2024 Opening Day Roster
Right-handed Pitchers (10): Jake Bird, Ryan Feltner, Dakota Hudson, Tyler Kinley, Peter Lambert, Justin Lawrence, Nick Mears, Anthony Molina, Cal Quantrill, Victor Vodnik
Left-handed Pitchers (3): Jalen Beeks, Kyle Freeland, Austin Gomber
Catchers (2): Elias Díaz, Jacob Stallings
Infielders (5): Ryan McMahon, Elehuris Montero, Brendan Rodgers, Ezequiel Tovar, Alan Trejo
Outfielders (4): Charlie Blackmon, Jake Cave, Brenton Doyle, Nolan Jones
Infielder/Outfielder (2): Kris Bryant, Michael Toglia
15-Day Injured List (2): RHP Daniel Bard, LHP Lucas Gilbreath
60-Day Injured List (2): RHP Germán Márquez, RHP Antonio Senzatela