Just a few years ago, the Rockies’ starting rotation was one of the strongest position groups the team had. But going into the 2023 campaign, the rotation have a few question marks.
Injuries and poor performance are the main causes given that Antonio Senzatela is still recovering from a torn ACL while Austin Gomber is coming off a poor 2022 performance.
The starting rotation will need to perform better if the Rockies want to improve this season, with the rotation settling with a 5.23 ERA and surrendering 122 home runs. With the goal of improvement, let’s take a look at the pitchers vying for a spot in the rotation when Opening Day comes around.