This season, the Rockies really need Kyle Freeland. Without Germán Márquez, who isn’t expected back from his Tommy John surgery recovery until at least after the All-Star break, and with an uncertain and unproven rotation, this has to be Freeland’s bounce-back year.
As Freeland enters his eighth MLB season, he’s the clear No. 1 in the rotation. He’ll be making his third career Opening Day start, tying Márquez for most in team history. The time Colorado needs old K-Free is now.
Looking back at 2018, Freeland’s numbers seem even more impressive now than they did then. A 17-7 record, a 2.