Defensively, he posted a 0 DRS, which was better than his -21 the year before in Pittsburgh and tied for his career-best set in 2016. “Don’t feel bad for yourself. Written by. — The Cactus League has barely begun, but the Rockies’ 2021 roster is almost set. Chicago Cubs The COVID-19 protocols made for a lonely year for those allowed to play, so imagine what it was like to not have the reward of game action. Aug 25, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Colorado Rockies catcher Tony Wolters against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Elías Díaz: He will take the place of Tony Wolters, who was nontendered by the Rockies in December. After appearing in 16 games in 2019, Nuñez, 26, spent the ’20 season either playing games at the alternate training site, or with the Major League team practicing, warming up pitchers before and during games, and being required to concentrate as if he would be called into a game. During games, the bullpen was a classroom, with closer Daniel Bard and righty setup man Tyler Kinley tutoring Nuñez on game situations. Mar 16, 2021, 05:00am EST. “I’m grateful for the test because I feel like now, after this, what else can happen?”. Drafted 35th overall, he became the highest-drafted Rockies catcher ever. 2021 Colorado Rockies: The Ideal Catcher Plan Unless Colorado goes with other fringe options like José Briceño (whom the Rockies signed to a Minor League deal in November of last year) or Triple-A catcher Chris Rabago , it seems likely that Díaz and Núñez will be the pairing on Opening Day, which is more than fine as far as I’m concerned. The Rockies never activated him. Romo has been known for his defense, which is something the Rockies pride themselves on with their catching corps. There are a few free agent catchers still out there. The biggest advantage he has over Nuñez is his status as a âveteran catcher,â but weâll see what happens I suppose. Almonte could be among the team’s better relievers after posting a 2.93 ERA last year in 27 2/3 innings. José Briceño’s Homecoming. Elias Díaz -- who's entering his age-30 season having played 276 games combined between the Pirates and Rockies -- and Nuñez are the only catchers on the Major League 40-man roster. TRIPLE-A. Probably headed for AA Hartford in 2021. Danny Jansen (TOR) Jansen has some time to demonstrate the hit tool we witnessed in 2017 and 2018 in the Minors can be replicated, but the clock is ticking. MacIver took part in the fall instructional league in the 2020 offseason. SERIES RECAPS: Rockies at Cubs. Rockies Magazine in Rockies Magazine. He did have two home runs, including one in his debut game. Governor signs proclamation making March 22 ‘Livestock Proud’ day. Colorado Rockies second baseman Chris Owings (12) throws to first to out Chicago Cubs’ Joc Pederson during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Saturday, March 20, 2021, in … In August that year, the Rockies released Chris Iannetta and summoned Nuñez. Nuñez was a late call up in 2019 and spent 2020 on the taxi squad without any MLB action, whereas Diaz spent 2020 as part of the Rockiesâ catching trio. However, if it really comes to that, it means the Rockies are having the most disastrous of disastrous seasons and itâs probably not worth it anyway. Also, I go over Stassi in the video at the top of the page. ... Rockies need much more production from their catchers in 2021. Old foes like Chris Hermann, Tyler Flowers, John Ryan Murphy, and Tuffy Gosewich are all available, as is old friend Jonathan Lucroy. Get to know the projected opening day roster. At Triple-A Albuquerque last season, Butera hit .300 with a .901 OPS in 262 plate appearances, nine homers and 40 RBI in 67 games, including 65 starts at catcher. A highly touted power bat with a strong arm, Rosario was looking to be the Rockies’ catcher of the future. He’s a solid 2nd catcher in two catcher leagues, if you play in one of those god-awful things. With a knack for hitting even the hardest fastballs, Nuñez went 4-for-15 with two doubles and the homer in his first five games. Nuñez has quite a bit of stored-up baseball to unfurl in 2021, when he will have his … He has yet to play about Double-A, where he split time with Rabago, but likely will start in Triple-A in 2021. He is one of the few Rockies farm hands to have the majority of their outfield innings in left. He has a career DRS of 2. Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith, front, hugs relief pitcher Corey Knebel after he retired the Colorado Rockies in the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 4, 2021, in … Now, it’s just my time to prove it.”. Matt Dirksen. 5. He slowly worked his way through the Rockies system before having a breakout year in 2019 at Triple-A. The Known: Carson Kelly will be the D-backs' starter behind the plate in 2021, with the club still believing in the 26-year-old following a rough 2020 season. Heâs a switch-hitting catcher out of The Woodlands High School in Texas. He’s a dubious fit defensively at third, which is why the Rockies are trying him at first base. Pittsburgh Pirates. But opponents quickly noticed he flailed at offspeed pitches and reduced him to 3-for-24 with two doubles and a homer in his final 11 contests. The Rockies non-tendered former starter Tony Wolters, and saw Drew Butera sign a Minor League contract with the Rangers. 24. MLBlog. MacIver, 24, is also a converted infielder, but he converted from a college third baseman to a professional catcher. Follow. Outside of the two 40-man catchers above, the Rockies invited five other catchers to spring training this year — José Briceño, Max George, Willie MacIver (No. Here is the new hierarchy of Rockies affiliates as it enters the 2021 season. Both have displayed potential with the bat, but both remain a work in … Ryan Jeffers (MIN) I feel more comfortable with Ryan Jeffers as a #2 catcher than I do with Mitch Garver as a #1. Díaz has hovered around being an average to slightly below average catcher for most of his career. Major League time isn’t a given. Just try to get better.”. For the first time since 2016, the Rockies will not have Tony Wolters as their starting catcher. It’s a strong twosome going into 2021. 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When the Rockies open the 2021 season against the Dodgers on Thursday at Coors Field, Nunez will join Elias Diaz as one of the club’s two catchers. “Dom Nuñez is going to be given a real opportunity to see what he can do on the big league level,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. But the Minor League season didn’t happen, and the Major League season was too short for a callup to materialize. More From Medium. 09/27/2020 Comments Off on Rockies catcher Tony Wolters’ goal is to get on base more in 2021 Rockies catcher Tony Wolters has earned the trust of his pitchers, and of manager Bud Black, for his game-calling skills and defense behind the plate. As it stands now, there isnât really a clear frontrunner for official starter. “I sensed it last year, that the time was going to come,” Nuñez said. A long climb was made longer by the pandemic. Elias Diaz – Rockies … 32 PuRP), Chris Rabago, and Brian Serven (No. The left-handed-hitting Nuñez homered off the D-backs’ Yoan López in his debut. Albuquerque Isotopes (since 2015) Enter Elias Diaz and Dom Nunez as Colorado’s primary catchers this season. Kelly, who was acquired from the Cardinals in the Paul Goldschmidt trade, impressed in his … “I had a really good showing at the alternate site overall, the best I’ve ever felt in the batter’s box, the most confident.”. Listen In: Catcher Elias Diaz Embraces Expanded Role with Rockies Signed as a free agent after being non-tendered by the Pirates following the 2019 season, Elias Diaz steadily worked his way into regular catching duties for the Rockies at the end of last season. Elias Díaz (Catcher) 2020: 4 R, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 0 SB, .235/.288/.353 | C #46. “Just stay patient. After a last-minute roster addition, the Colorado Rockies have officially announced their Opening Day 26-man roster. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports 8 PuRP) in the Competitive Balance A round of the 2020 draft. In 26 games, Diaz slashed .235/.288/.353 with two homers in 68 at-bats. The Rockies drafted Nuñez in the sixth round in 2013 out of a successful Elk Grove (Calif.) High School program as a third baseman. Wolters was non-tendered in December and signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates that includes an invite to spring training on February 11. TGH brings you the official Colorado Rockies 2021 Opening Day roster. Rockies Magazine. Colorado Rockies Team Photographer. But he was like a college “redshirt” -- an athlete who practices but doesn’t appear in games. If DÃaz is the projected starter, then Nuñez is likely the projected backup. Username or email. On March 30, 2021, Wolters opted out of his minor league contract and became a free agent. The two will likely be part of a catching duo (or trio, as the Rockies have had in years past), but which one will be the true starter? Simpson also has experience as a catcher from his college years, but moved away from it in 2019. “It was a challenge all year, don’t get me wrong,” Nuñez said. MLBlog. In Albuquerque, he hit .244/.362/.559 with 17 home runs through 61 games. 32 … However, I would guess that Elias DÃaz would have the edge over Dom Nuñez (No. Drew Butera also became a free agent in the offseason, which means that the Rockies catching position is up for grabs. The COVID-19 protocols made for a lonely year for those allowed to play, so imagine what it was like to not have the reward of game action. Defensively, it was all work and no Major League play. ... No stats available for 2021. “I think I showed up this spring training ready to go in all aspects of the game,” Nunez said Sunday. Wolters was non-tendered in December and signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates that includes an invite to spring training on February 11. The Rockies converted him a year later, which meant he repeated Rookie-level Grand Junction, and spent two seasons each in Class A and Double-A. Rox Spring 2021: Pitchers & Catchers. On November 20, 2020, Ashton Goudeau and Jesús Tinoco were designated for assignment. 1-0, 1st in NL West. He has played in 48 games for the Los Angeles Angels between 2018-2020, and has a career slash of .238/.301/.377, good enough for a wRC+ of 87. On December 2, 2020, the Rockies non-tendered outfielder David Dahl, pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez, and catcher Tony Wolters. Colton Welker, 1B/3B Age: 23 Highest Level: AA. Matt Dirksen in Rockies Magazine. Of that group, Briceño, 28, is the only one with any major league experience. 2021 could very well be a defining year for the 25-year-old backstop. The Colorado Rockies have named German Marquez as the Opening Day starter when the Rockies kick off the 2021 season at Coors Field on April 1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Rockies drafted Drew Romo (No. The Rockies’ 2020 plan was to return Nuñez to Triple-A to complete his development. The Rockies never activated him. Last season, he watched five players from his high school appear in the Majors -- Mets third baseman J.D. They currently have just two catchers on the 40-man roster: Elias DÃaz and Dom Nuñez. Minor League Baseball underwent a comprehensive realignment during this offseason, with teams shedding all short-season affiliates (including the Grand Junction Rockies and Rocky Mountain Vibes). 22 PuRP) due to his status as an MLB veteran. The catching position is up in the air for the Rockies in 2021 For the first time since 2016, the Rockies will not have Tony Wolters as their starting catcher. On October 28, 2020, the Rockies declined the 2021 option on Daniel Murphy's contract, and Drew Butera, Matt Kemp, Chris Owings, Kevin Pillar, and A. J. Ramos declared free agency. Nuñez believes he made strides offensively in alternate-site games. Thatâs good for a wRC+ of 59. I think Stassi should be fine by early April, and could be a sneaky power threat. “I needed to create a little more adjustability to have a chance at hitting these offspeed pitches,” Nuñez said. Serven also represented the Rockies in the Arizona Fall League in 2019. Nuñez has added incentive. Owings was re-signed to a minor league … He was called up to join the Rockies after they DFAâd Chris Iannetta in August 2019, and in 10 starts, Nuñez slashed just .179/.233/.410 in 43 plate appearances. The Rockies open the 2021 season Thursday at Coors Field, where they will play in front of fans for the first time since 2019. Outside of the two 40-man catchers above, the Rockies invited five other catchers to spring training this year â José Briceño, Max George, Willie MacIver (No. Colorado Rockies. Sign in / Join; Login. Who will take over for Tony Wolters behind the dish? On February 11, 2021, Wolters signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization that included an invitation to Spring Training. Often before or after his teammates took batting practice, Nuñez stayed on the field with Mike Redmond, the bench coach and catching instructor, and Aaron Muñoz, a bullpen catcher with some coaching responsibilities. 43 PuRP). Thatâs good for a wRC+ of 116 and his best offensive season since Low-A Asheville in 2015. By Patrick Saunders | psaunders@denverpost.com | The Denver Post He did not see any action in 2020. Welker had 10 HR and a .252 batting average during an injury-shortened 98-game season at Hartford in 2019, his first sub-.300 batting average season as a pro. DENVER -- Call 2020 a redshirt year for Rockies rookie catcher Dom Nuñez. When the Rockies open the 2021 season against the Dodgers on Thursday at Coors Field, Nunez will join Elias Diaz as one of the club’s two catchers. Drafted as a middle infielder in the sixth round of the 2013 draft, Nuñez was converted to catcher, much like Wolters. 2021 ADP: Undrafted (C #46) With Tony Wolters gone, Díaz looks to takeover everyday catching duties for the Rockies. The 5’9″, left-handed batter only has one minor league season under his belt, but it was notable for its .309/383/667 slash line. Follow. ... Wolters, 27, became the Rockies primary catcher last year, replacing veteran Chris Iannetta, who was designated for assignment in mid-August. “My mind was tested more than it’s ever been tested in this game. Will Nuñez prove worth the wait? Gonzalez was re-signed to a minor league contract on December 11, 2020. Colorado’s OPS from its catchers was just .551, ranking 28th in the majors. He has only 76 1/3 career innings, but he’s an interesting arm who gives a solid effort. 2021 Projections: 42/14/46/.236 in 341 ABs. Rockies need much more production from their catchers in 2021 Elias Diaz made improvements as a receiver in 2020 The club is unlikely to add any big-league players, and unless it pulls off a spring surprise and trades star shortstop Trevor Story, Colorado will head into the April 1 opener against the Dodgers with the players they now have in … Davis (Nuñez’s offseason housemate), Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson, Blue Jays first baseman Rowdy Tellez, Tigers outfielder Derek Hill and White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal. Nuñez has two Minor League option years. The Rockies’ catcher of the future, they hope, ... Andrew Alirez withdraws from 2021 NCAA Wrestling Championship. “When you don’t take a pitch off in the bullpen -- when you’re not on the active roster and this pitch doesn’t really matter, but you make it matter -- then, when you’re playing in front of 50,000, or in August when you’re tired, you’re going to lock in a little more,” Nuñez said. Briceño was assigned to the Angelsâ alternate site in 2020 and only saw two games of action. However, the 18-year-old is freshly drafted and likely will not see the majors for a few years. Follow. Follow. When warming up a pitcher, instead of squatting comfortably and playing catch, Nuñez practiced his stance, his blocking and his throwing footwork. Catcher. The Rockies’ catching needs some work, at the plate and behind it. Nuñez’s first breaks came in 2019, when he posted a .921 OPS and 17 home runs in 61 games at Triple-A Albuquerque. Rockies catcher Tony Wolters has earned the trust of his pitchers but he said he needs to be a more productive hitter in 2021. He was the Rockiesâ ninth round pick in the 2018 draft and has yet to see any action above Low-A. Right-handed-hitting José Briceño, 28, who has played 48 games with the Angels and was in the Rockies’ Minor League system from 2010-14, is a non-roster invitee. 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