Rockies Return Tanner Gordon to Triple-A After Doubleheader

The Colorado Rockies recalled Tanner Gordon from Triple-A Albuquerque to start the second game of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers, marking his 2025 MLB season debut. Gordon, who has struggled in the majors with an 0-6 record and an 8.65 ERA last season, pitched 6.1 innings in the doubleheader but allowed seven runs, resulting in a loss and immediate return to Triple-A. Over six starts in Triple-A this season, Gordon has posted a 4.82 ERA and 1.50 WHIP. The doubleheader opener featured Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland, a franchise leader in starts, who faced Tigers' Casey Mize, a rising star coming off Tommy John surgery. The condensed schedule was due to rain, with Detroit having won the first game of the series in extra innings. Despite Gordon's challenges, there remains a strong possibility he will rejoin the Rockies later in the summer.