I’ve been critical of the Rockies for years; some of it is justified, and others are not. However, you must credit them for developing Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle. Tovar is extremely aggressive at the plate but has evolved into a power-hitting shortstop, and Doyle went 20-20 in 2024 and cut his strikeout rate by nearly 30%. They are arguably their two best positional players.
The pitching continues to be a disaster, and ultimately, there might not be any answer. However, the next great hope is Chase Dollander. He was one of the best pitchers in the minor leagues this season and should see Colorado in 2025. I’ve seen him pitch, and it’s nasty stuff. Will he be successful in Colorado? I honestly don’t know, but I’m hopeful.
Charlie Condon had a terrific Draft year at Georgia, and when the Rockies took him with their first pick last July, I was excited. However, his professional debut was concerning, as he struck out nearly a third of the time. Yes, it was a small sample size, but still not good. I will be a little leery with him in FYPDs and would not blame fantasy managers for taking a safer pick (Bazzana or Wetherholt).
As always, the system is deep, with many opportunities for fantasy managers. I love Zac Veen, and despite his injury history, there is fantasy goodness there. Adael Amador can flat-out hit, and Cole Carrigg could be the best fantasy player on the list.
Prospect Snapshot
- Top Prospect: Charlie Condon
- Biggest Mover: Cole Carrigg
- Biggest Disappointment: Yanquiel Fernandez
- Emerging Prospect: Ashly Andujar
