While the rotation sputtered and the offense tried to find its collective footing, the Rockies’ bullpen exceeded expectations.
Colorado’s 3.92 bullpen ERA ranks third in the National League, thanks to a well-rounded effort from the usual suspects as well as some surprise performers. The positional players in the Rockies’ clubhouse have taken notice of the lack of dramatics by Colorado relievers.
“You look at a lot of other teams and there’s two, three guys that you’re really worried about being dominant over there,” infielder Ryan McMahon said. “But with our bullpen, everyone that trots out there, I feel good about it.