Colorado is 33-52 and has the look of a team that will be aggressive sellers at the deadline. Their rotation has been gutted all season — Chase Dollander is out for the year after Tommy John surgery, Jose Quintana is on the 60-day IL with a left elbow sprain, and McCade Brown hasn't pitched since early spring with shoulder issues. Gordon's activation fills a rotation spot more out of necessity than confidence. The bullpen behind him is equally depleted, with Welinton Herrera (torn UCL, done for the year) and multiple other arms unavailable.
- Day-To-DayThomas White (SP) — White was diagnosed with a left shoulder capsular sprain Friday and is expected to miss the rest of the season, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports.06/06
- 10-Day-ILLiam Hicks (C) — Hicks (back) is expected to return from the 10-day injured list Tuesday in Colorado when first eligible, MLB.com reports.06/29
- 15-Day-ILJanson Junk (SP) — Junk (shin) allowed one run over 2.2 innings in his first rehab start with Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday before exiting after being struck on the left wrist by a comebacker, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.06/29
- OutJesus Tinoco (RP) — The Marlins re-signed Tinoco (elbow) to a minor-league contract Jan. 5.05/08
- 60-Day-ILJosh Ekness (RP) — Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said Monday that Ekness is expected to miss approximately six weeks due to a right calf strain, Kyle Sielaff of Marlins.tv reports.06/21
- 60-Day-ILAndrew Nardi (RP) — The Marlins transferred Nardi (ribcage) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.06/01
- 60-Day-ILRobby Snelling (SP) — Snelling underwent internal brace surgery Friday to repair a torn UCL in his left elbow.05/22
- 60-Day-ILRonny Henriquez (RP) — The Marlins placed Henriquez (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Thursday.05/08
- 60-Day-ILAdam Mazur (SP) — The Marlins placed Mazur (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday.05/08
- Day-To-DayTomoyuki Sugano (SP) — Sugano did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing seven runs on eight hits and one walk over five innings against the Twins. He struck out two.06/30
- Day-To-DayBrayan Castillo (RP) — The Rockies announced Monday that Castillo is dealing with right lat tightness and has been shut down from throwing while undergoing treatment for the injury, TheDNVR.com reports.05/08
- Day-To-DayCase Williams (SP) — Williams is currently slowed by a stress reaction in his right triceps, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.05/08
- Day-To-DayJared Thomas (CF) — The Rockies announced Monday that Thomas hasn't been participating in spring training while he recovers from offseason surgery to address a fractured hamate bone in his right wrist, TheDNVR.com reports.05/08
- 10-Day-ILBrenton Doyle (CF) — Doyle (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette reports.06/22
- 15-Day-ILTanner Gordon (RP) — Gordon (hip) will start Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Suzie Hunter of GuerillaSports.net reports.06/30
- 15-Day-ILJaden Hill (RP) — The Rockies placed Hill on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right shoulder tendinitis.06/24
- 15-Day-ILBlas Castano (RP) — Castano was called up from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.06/21
- 60-Day-ILChase Dollander (SP) — Dollander underwent an internal brace procedure on his right elbow Monday, Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette reports.06/23
- 60-Day-ILWelinton Herrera (RP) — Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer announced Monday that Herrera (elbow) has been diagnosed with a torn UCL and will miss the remainder of the season, Jack Janes of MLB.com reports.06/02
- 60-Day-ILMcCade Brown (SP) — Brown (shoulder) had been scheduled to throw a live bullpen session this weekend, MLB.com reports.06/01
- 60-Day-ILJose Quintana (SP) — The Rockies placed Quintana on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left elbow sprain.05/28
- 60-Day-ILRJ Petit (RP) — The Rockies transferred Petit (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.05/08
- 60-Day-ILPierson Ohl (RP) — The Rockies placed Ohl (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday.05/08
- 60-Day-ILKris Bryant (DH) — Bryant said Tuesday that the ongoing pain in his back continues to prevent him from participating in baseball activities, though he's still consulting with doctors and trainers for potential rehab options, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.05/08
Marlins catcher Liam Hicks (back) is eligible to return from the 10-day IL and is expected to be activated for this series in Colorado, which adds a layer back to Miami's lineup. First pitch at Coors Field is 6:40 PM MT. The Marlins have earned their standing as favorites this month through sustained execution — not a week's worth of luck. For Colorado, this series is a test of whether June's modest improvement (.500 record heading in) can survive a matchup with the hottest team in baseball.