[MLB] Colorado Rockies Announce 2023 Opening Day Roster

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(Denver = Wongeol Jeong) The Colorado Rockies have officially announced their 2023 Opening Day active roster, which includes a mix of experienced veterans and up-and-coming players. The Rockies have recalled right-handed pitcher Jake Bird to the team, while placing right-handed pitchers Daniel Bard and Antonio Senzatela on the 15-day injured list and outfielder Randal Grichuk on the 10-day injured list.

Of the 26 players on the active roster, six players will be making their first-ever Opening Day appearance for the Rockies. These include pitchers Jake Bird, Ryan Feltner, and Connor Seabold, catcher Brian Serven, and infielders Elehuris Montero and Ezequiel Tovar.

Outfielder Charlie Blackmon, who is the longest-tenured active Rockie entering his 13th Major League season, has been named to his 10th career Opening Day roster. This achievement surpasses Carlos González and Troy Tulowitzki for the second-most in franchise history, behind Todd Helton's 16.

The Rockies will be starting their 30th anniversary season against the San Diego Padres with a first pitch at Petco Park scheduled for 6:40 p.m. PT/7:40 p.m. MT. Following their four games in San Diego from Thursday to Sunday, the team will then travel to Los Angeles for a two-game series against the Dodgers on Monday and Tuesday. The Rockies will return to Coors Field for their 2023 Home Opener on Thursday, April 6 at 2:10 p.m. MT to take on the Washington Nationals.

The Rockies’ Opening Day roster is comprised of eight right-handed pitchers, five left-handed pitchers, two catchers, six infielders, four outfielders, and one infielder/outfielder. The right-handed pitchers include Jake Bird, Ryan Feltner, Pierce Johnson, Dinelson Lamet, Justin Lawrence, Germán Márquez, Connor Seabold, and José Ureña. Meanwhile, the left-handed pitchers include Ty Blach, Kyle Freeland, Austin Gomber, Brad Hand, and Brent Suter.

The team's catchers are Elias Díaz and Brian Serven, while the infielders include C.J. Cron, Ryan McMahon, Elehuris Montero, Mike Moustakas, Ezequiel Tovar, and Alan Trejo. The outfielders on the roster are Charlie Blackmon, Kris Bryant, Yonathan Daza, and Jurickson Profar. Harold Castro is the lone infielder/outfielder on the roster.

The Rockies also have players listed on the injured reserve, with Randal Grichuk placed on the 10-day injured list and Daniel Bard and Antonio Senzatela on the 15-day injured list. Additionally, five players have been placed on the 60-day injured list, including Sean Bouchard, Lucas Gilbreath, Tyler Kinley, Brendan Rodgers, and Ryan Rolison.

The Rockies have a full 40-man roster, which includes a mix of veteran players with significant experience in the league, as well as younger players who are poised to make an impact in the upcoming season. It remains to be seen how this roster will perform over the course of the 2023 season, but Rockies fans will no doubt be eagerly anticipating the team's home opener in April.

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