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Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / April 28

Rockies reliever RJ Petit discusses coming back from Tommy John surgery

The first thing you’ll probably notice about RJ Petit is his size— he’s 6-foot, 8-inches tall. Generally speaking, the Colorado Rockies are not a height-challenged team, but even then, Petit towers above his teammates.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22
RJ Petit Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

RJ Petit Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Rockies right-hander RJ Petit underwent Tommy John surgery with an internal brace on Friday, per Thomas Harding of MLB.com. He will miss the entire 2026 season and likely part of 2027 as well.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / March 22

Rockies RHP RJ Petit has Tommy John surgery

Thomas Harding announced this morning that Rockies right-hander RJ Petit (No. 23 PuRP) has undergone Tommy John surgery after suffering the initial injury on March 4 against Team USA.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 9
Rockies’ RJ Petit Suffers UCL Sprain

Rockies’ RJ Petit Suffers UCL Sprain

Rockies right-hander RJ Petit has been diagnosed with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, the team announced to reporters at their spring complex (via Thomas Harding of MLB.com).

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / January 27

Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 23, RJ Petit

RJ Petit is a tough guy to miss. Colorado’s pick in the 2025 Rule 5 draft from the Detroit Tigers organization is a 6’8”, 300-pound titan of a right-handed relief pitcher.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / December 13
RJ Petit's Arsenal Explains Why Rockies Selected Him in Rule 5 Draft

RJ Petit's Arsenal Explains Why Rockies Selected Him in Rule 5 Draft

The Colorado Rockies selected RJ Petit with the first overall pick in the 2025 Rule 5 Draft earlier this week. The 6-foot-8, 300-pound right-hander from Detroit brings a power arsenal that could help address Colorado's pitching struggles.

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