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Colorado Rockies right-hander Jimmy Herget went on the 15-day injured list on Thursday because of a right shoulder impingement. Herget, who had been away from the team on the bereavement/family emergency list since Saturday, returned and pitched on Tuesday.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14

Rockies receive unfortunate injury update before Pirates clash

The Colorado Rockies are set to play the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Before the game, Colorado reportedly placed right-handed pitcher Jimmy Herget on the 15-day injured list, according to Thomas Harding.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / May 10

Rockies Giving Reliever Short-Term Promotion in Latest Transaction

The Colorado Rockies need a short-term answer for life without top reliever Jimmy Herget for just a few days. That's why Seth Haloversen is back with the team.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 27

Colorado Rockies' Pitchers Herget, Freeland Set to Make Their Returns

The Colorado Rockies have been a pleasant surprise throughout the beginning of the 2026 season. While they still sit at the bottom of the NL West, they are already much more competitive under the new leadership.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / April 24

Rockies Shuffle Bullpen After Jimmy Herget Goes on Paternity List

The Colorado Rockies’ bullpen has been one of the strongest aspects of the team to start off the season, but it will have to be without Jimmy Herget, arguably its most capable arm, for a couple of games.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 28

Rockies Trade Chivilli & Acquire Julien: What to Make of Moves

The Rockies have been busier this winter, or at least more active than past offseasons. On January 28, the Rockies made two trades. Colorado shipped out Angel Chivilli to New York for infielder T.J.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / January 18

Rockies Most Underrated Pitcher Could Be Potential Trade Candidate

The Colorado Rockies are in the midst of rebuilding this offseason, but they haven't made any substantial moves to their roster. Consequently, there is still a high level of uncertainty and doubt surrounding the franchise ahead of spring training.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 12

Rockies May Transition Reliever Jimmy Herget to Starting Pitcher

The Colorado Rockies are reshaping their pitching staff after a historically bad 2025 season that saw their rotation post a 6.65 ERA. One surprising solution involves a reliever who excelled in the bullpen potentially transitioning to a starting role.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / November 13

Rockies Could Bolster Bullpen by Signing Extra Arms in Free Agency

There were very few positive things to say about the Colorado Rockies this season especially around their pitching staff. From the outside looking in it is easy to place the blame on the staff as a whole, but that isn't necessarily true.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 15

Rockies Faced Wide Gap in Two Key Statistics at Home and Road in 2025

Coors Field is notoriously known to have a high elevation and basically be a trampoline for baseballs. Playing in such an environment can have a quiet but serious effect on players.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 15

Rockies Faced Wide Gap in Two Key Statistics at Home and Road in 2025

Coors Field is notoriously known to have a high elevation and basically be a trampoline for baseballs. Playing in such an environment can have a quiet but serious effect on players.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / October 3, 2025

In Rockies’ Worst Season the Bullpen Emerges as a Lone Strength

After the season that the Colorado Rockies had, it is hard to imagine that there are many good things to focus on, but there are a few in the bullpen that looked like some of the best in the business.

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What comes next for Rockies bullpen after Halvorsen injury

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Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 19, 2025

The key Rockies reliever drawing trade interest ahead of the deadline

The Colorado Rockies are making the moves at a crucial time. They just drafted Ethan Holiday, the son of former Rockies player Matt Holiday. Additionally, they are looking to shake things up in the realm of trades before the official deadline of July 31.

Colorado Rockies News / New Baseball Media / March 4, 2025

2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies endured a difficult 2024 season, as the team finished last in the NL West with a 61-101 record. Colorado’s in the midst of a massive rebuild, and that effort will continue into 2025.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 10, 2024

Former Angels Pitcher Joins One of MLB's Worst Teams

Former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jimmy Herget has been claimed off of waivers by the Colorado Rockies, the team announced Friday. Herget, who spent nearly three years with the Angels organization, was most recently with the Chicago Cubs.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / November 9, 2024

Colorado Rockies Claim Journeyman Reliever Jimmy Herget Off Waivers From Chicago Cubs

The Colorado Rockies have claimed right-handed pitcher Jimmy Herget off waivers from the Chicago Cubs, the team announced Friday. Herget, 31, was designated for assignment back on Nov.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 8, 2024

Rockies Claim Jimmy Herget

The Rockies announced that they have claimed right-hander Jimmy Herget off waivers from the Cubs. The latter club had designated him for assignment last week.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / September 14, 2024

Cubs Claim Jimmy Herget Off Waivers from Braves

As the 2024 season nears its end, the Chicago Cubs continue to scour the market for bullpen arms. Right-hander Jimmy Herget is the latest waiver claim to join the organization.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 27, 2024

Braves 'Add Fresh Arm' to Bullpen

It's not a trade, but the Atlanta Braves made a roster move Saturday morning. The team announced on its official X (formerly Twitter) account that it has activated right-handed relief pitcher Jimmy Herget from his rehabilitation assignment and reinstated him from injured reserve.