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2022 Roster Preview: Rockies

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C: Elias Díaz

Díaz turned things around starting in June and earned a new three-year, $14.5 million contract | Backup: Dom Nuñez

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1B: C.J. Cron

Cron hit 28 homers last year and was rewarded with a two-year, $14.5 million deal | Backup: Connor Joe

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2B: Brendan Rodgers

The 2015 No. 3 overall pick overcame a history of injuries to flash offensive potential | Backup: Garrett Hampson

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SS: José Iglesias

A slick fielder in the past, Iglesias was signed to keep the defense strong after the departure of Trevor Story (Red Sox) | Backup: Alan Trejo

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3B: Ryan McMahon

A Gold Glove finalist last year, McMahon brings power potential. More consistent offense could make him a star. | Backup: Alan Trejo

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LF: Kris Bryant

After postseason trips six of his seven seasons, Bryant spearheads an organization that has made consecutive postseason appearances once (2017-18). | Backup: Joe

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CF: Randal Grichuk

Acquired from the Blue Jays in a trade for OF Raimel Tapia, Gurchik will need to provide power | Backup: Sam Hilliard

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RF: Charlie Blackmon

After dipping to 13 homers last season, Blackmon returns to leadoff, where he had been one of MLB’s best | Backup: Yonathan Daza

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DH: Connor Joe

The Rockies believe the occasional power and high on-base that Joe showed last year can continue | Backup: Blackmon

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SP: Kyle Freeland

Recorded a career-high rate of 7.83 K/9, as well as a career-low mark of 2.83 BB/9

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SP: Germán Márquez

A first-time All-Star in ’21, Márquez limited opposing hitters at Coors Field to a .214 batting average

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SP: Antonio Senzatela

His 1.84 BB/9 was the fifth-lowest rate in the Majors, and second-best rate in franchise history

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SP: Austin Gomber

In his first year with the Rockies, he was impressive at Coors Field – 5-1, 2.09 in nine starts

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SP: Chad Kuhl

Over five seasons with the Pirates (2016-18, 2020-21), Kuhl – signed for one year -- is 25-30 with a 4.44 ERA

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CL: Daniel Bard

Bard’s high strikeouts make him first choice if he can improve against lefties. Alex Colomé, Carlos Estévez are possibilities.

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RP: Alex Colomé

Signed for one-year and $4.1 million, Colomé has 155 Major League saves, with stuff that can get weak contact Carlos Estévez, Tyler Kinley, Robert Stephenson, Lucas Gilbreath, Jhoulys Chacín, Ashton Goudeau, Ty Blach