Rockies Lose Dollander, Bench Toglia Amid Struggles

The Colorado Rockies have placed rookie pitcher Chase Dollander on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tightness, retroactive to May 19, following a strong start in which he allowed one run and struck out six. Dollander, the ninth overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, has tallied 38 strikeouts in 38.2 innings despite a 2-5 record and 6.28 ERA over eight starts. His injury adds to the challenges facing the Rockies, who at 8-41 hold the worst record in Major League Baseball and are on pace for a historically poor season. In response, the Rockies recalled reliever Juan Mejia from Triple-A Albuquerque, though a replacement for Dollander's rotation spot has not been named. The team has not provided specific details regarding the severity of Dollander's injury, and he will be sidelined until at least June 3. Additionally, first baseman Michael Toglia has been benched due to performance issues, signaling ongoing roster adjustments.