Starting pitching has been a focal point of messaging for the Colorado Rockies for several years. Since reaching the playoffs in back-to-back seasons in 2017 and 2018 on the backs of a young rotation, the team has consistently said things in the realm of, “If our rotation is healthy and gets back to where we know they can perform, then we’ll be in good shape.”
Unfortunately, that type of “if-then” statement hasn’t exactly panned out for the Rockies as they have lost six consecutive seasons due in part to their rotation. Injuries, inconsistency, and sometimes ineptness have defined the rotation despite some bright spots.