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Rockies future roster projections: What lineup, pitching could look like in 2023, 2024, 2025

Right-hander Antonio Senzatela is a long-term pillar in Colorado’s rotation after signing a five-year extension

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Kyle Newman, digital prep sports editor for The Denver Post.
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The Denver Post projects what the Rockies’ lineup and pitching could look like over the next three seasons as their rebuild moves forward. This projection does not account for potential roster moves via free agency/trades, and assumes some renewed contracts for Rockies on the payroll in 2022.

2023

Colorado Rockies pitcher Ryan Rolison pitches ...
Andy Cross, The Denver Post
Colorado Rockies pitcher Ryan Rolison pitches to the San Diego Padres in the first inning at Peoria Stadium March 21, 2022.

Catcher — Elias Diaz
First Base — C.J. Cron
Second Base — Brendan Rodgers
Third Base — Ryan McMahon
Shortstop — Jose Iglesias
Left Field — Kris Bryant
Center Field — Randal Grichuk
Right Field — Charlie Blackmon
Designated Hitter — Elehuris Montero
No. 1 Starter — German Marquez
No. 2 Starter — Antonio Senzatela
No. 3 Starter — Kyle Freeland
No. 4 Starter — Peter Lambert
No. 5 Starter — Ryan Rolison
Closer — Carlos Estevez

2024

National League Team Michael Toglia (8) ...
RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post
National League Team Michael Toglia (8) watches his hit go over the fence for a home run during the All-Star Futures Game at Coors Field on July 11, 2021 in Denver.

Catcher — Elias Diaz
First Base — Michael Toglia
Second Base — Brendan Rodgers
Third Base — Ryan McMahon
Shortstop — Ezequiel Tovar
Left Field — Kris Bryant
Center Field — Sam Hilliard
Right Field — Zac Veen
Designated Hitter — Elehuris Montero
No. 1 Starter — German Marquez
No. 2 Starter — Antonio Senzatela
No. 3 Starter — Peter Lambert
No. 4 Starter — Ryan Rolison
No. 5 Starter — Sam Weatherly
Closer — Carlos Estevez

2025

(Photo Courtesy of Fresno Grizzlies)
Rockies prospect Drew Romo bats during the Class-A Fresno 2021 season opener on May 4. The 20-year-old is currently the Rockies' top catching prospect.

Catcher — Drew Romo
First Base — Michael Toglia
Second Base — Brendan Rodgers
Third Base — Ryan McMahon
Shortstop — Ezequiel Tovar
Left Field — Kris Bryant
Center Field — Benny Montgomery
Right Field — Zac Veen
Designated Hitter — Elehuris Montero
No. 1 Starter — Antonio Senzatela
No. 2 Starter — Ryan Rolison
No. 3 Starter — Sam Weatherly
No. 4 Starter — Chris McMahon
No. 5 Starter — Joe Rock
Closer — Gavin Hollowell

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