The disparity between the Rockies’ starting pitching and the performance of their bullpen was stark in 2020, and really throughout the last several years of Jeff Bridich’s tenure. Acquiring bullpen arms continues to be a big priority for the Rockies’ GM as he demonstrated just a few months ago acquiring Mychal Givens from the Baltimore Orioles. Yesterday, Fangraphs’ Jay Jaffe highlighted the trend, both in the regular season and postseason, that starting pitchers are pitching fewer innings pitched per game started (IP/GS). Under manager Bud Black, the Rockies have maintained a traditional five-man starting rotation.
Will the Rockies turn to the bullpen more in 2021?
