The Rockies recalled Bouchard from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.
Bouchard will be brought up to bolster the Rockies' outfield depth after Mickey Moniak (personal) was placed on the bereavement list. Bouchard made the Rockies' Opening Day roster but was demoted to Triple-A after posting a disappointing .169/.250/.246 slash line across 72 plate appearances. He's regained his form at the plate in Albuquerque, where he has slashed .268/.388/.423 with two home runs and six RBI in 18 games.
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Rockies' Sean Bouchard: Demoted to Triple-A
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The Rockies optioned Bouchard to Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.
In a flurry of roster moves that saw Tyler Freeman (oblique), Aaron Schunk (groin) and Ezequiel Tovar (hip) all return from the injured list Friday, Bouchard will be sent back to the minors in order to free up space on the big-league roster. The 29-year-old slashed .169/.250/.246 across 72 plate appearances while in the majors and will now look to rediscover his swing in Triple-A.
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Rockies' Sean Bouchard: In short-side platoon
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Bouchard went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk Saturday against the Athletics.
Bouchard made only his second start of the season, both of which have come with left-handed starters on the mound. Given his currently limited playing time, it's difficult to justify rostering him in most fantasy formats.
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Rockies' Sean Bouchard: Impressive start to spring
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Bouchard went 4-for-4 with three runs scored and a double in Monday's Cactus League game against the Angels.
Bouchard had a down 2024 season but entered spring training healthy after undergoing surgery on his hamate bone in early November. Jordan Beck is the favorite to start in right field for the Rockies, but Bouchard has collected eight hits across 18 at-bats while striking out four times early on in the exhibition season.
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Rockies' Sean Bouchard: Fully healthy for spring training
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Bouchard underwent surgery on his hamate bone in early November but enters spring training fully healthy, MLB.com reports.
There weren't many details provided about the injury, and it's unclear if the issue contributed to Bouchard's disappointing 2024 season. He was limited to only 108 plate appearances in the majors, during which he posted just a 56 wRC+. He's likely entering spring training as a long shot to start in right field, but he has a chance to earn a roster spot as a reserve outfielder.
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Rockies' Sean Bouchard: Sent to Triple-A
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Bouchard was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.
Bouchard will yield his spot on the active roster to Kris Bryant (oblique), who was activated from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move. Bouchard went hitless in six at-bats with four strikeouts during his nine-day MLB stint.
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Rockies' Sean Bouchard: Returns to majors
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The Rockies recalled Bouchard from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Bouchard's opportunity to return to the big-league club comes as a result of Nolan Jones (back) landing on the 10-day injured list. Bouchard has spent much of the season with Colorado, slashing .200/.307/.318 with a home run, eight RBI and four steals over 102 plate appearances. He was sent down to the minors in late June after battling a back injury, and he hit .357 with a long ball, seven RBI and a steal across seven contests with Albuquerque prior to being recalled.
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Rockies' Sean Bouchard: Overcomes back issue
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Bouchard (back) has gone 5-for-11 with two doubles, three walks, four runs and one RBI in three games for Triple-A Albuquerque since the Rockies optioned him June 29.
Before he was optioned to Albuquerque, Bouchard was contending with a back injury, but he has since overcome the health concern. The 28-year-old should continue to play at least semi-regularly at the Triple-A level and will look to perform well enough to earn another chance with the Rockies later this season.
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Rockies' Sean Bouchard: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Rockies optioned Bouchard (back) to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.
Bouchard hasn't played in five days due to lingering back tightness, and the return of Charlie Blackmon (hamstring) from the injured list will force Bouchard to continue recovering in the minor leagues. The 28-year-old outfielder has slashed .200/.307/.318 in the majors despite posting an impressive 1.115 OPS in Triple-A, and he'd be a favorite to return should Colorado experience any more problems with its outfield depth.
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Rockies' Sean Bouchard: Remains on bench Wednesday
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Bouchard (back) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.
Bouchard will miss out on a third straight start while he contends with back tightness, though even if healthy, he might not have been in store for regular playing time. The 28-year-old has provided a .625 OPS over 102 plate appearances in the majors this season.
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Rockies' Sean Bouchard: Exits with back tightness
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Bouchard was removed from Saturday's game against the Nationals with back tightness, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports.
Bouchard awkwardly fielded a ball in the third inning and was replaced in right field by Jake Cave to start the fourth. Bouchard was activated from the 10-day IL on Wednesday with an ankle injury, so Saturday's back issues are new. The Rockies will have a team day off Monday after closing their series with the Nationals on Sunday.
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Rockies' Sean Bouchard: Returns from IL
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The Rockies activated Bouchard (ankle) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
Bouchard needed just one rehab game at Triple-A Albuquerque to show he was ready to rejoin the big club. While not in the Rockies' lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers, Bouchard could see a decent amount of playing time in the outfield, especially while Charlie Blackmon (hamstring) is banged up.
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Rockies' Sean Bouchard: Starting rehab assignment
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Bouchard (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.
Bouchard is less than two weeks removed from suffering a right ankle sprain but is ready to test things out in a game setting. He is eligible for activation at any time, but the Rockies could keep him at Albuquerque rather than retuning him to the major-league roster.
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Rockies' Sean Bouchard: Resumes running, fielding
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Bouchard (ankle) has been cleared to run from home plate to first base at half speed in recent days in addition to participating in fielding drills, MLB.com reports.
Bouchard is expected to take part in more running drills Monday, and the Rockies could be ready to have him head out on a minor-league rehab assignment shortly thereafter. The 28-year-old shouldn't be in line for an extended stay on the 10-day injured list, but he may not have a regular role waiting for him with the big club once activated. Bouchard had been serving as the Rockies' primary left fielder prior to landing on the shelf, but Nolan Jones has since returned from the IL and has reclaimed that role.
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Rockies' Sean Bouchard: Lands on injured list
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The Rockies placed Bouchard (ankle) on the 10-day injured list Thursday.
Bouchard was diagnosed with a sprained right ankle immediately following his removal from Wednesday's game, and it will officially cost him at least 10 days. He'll be joined on the IL by Kris Bryant (ribs), while Greg Jones and Michael Toglia will come up from Triple-A Albuquerque to help replenish Colorado's outfield depth.
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Rockies' Sean Bouchard: Exits with injury
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Bouchard was removed from Wednesday's game against the Reds with an apparent foot injury, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports.
Bouchard's foot slipped off first base once he reached the bag on a sacrifice bunt during the eighth inning. He had to be helped off the field and into the Rockies' clubhouse, where the team will presumably take him in for imaging. Brenton Doyle, normally a regular in the lineup, entered as Bouchard's replacement Wednesday, but Jake Cave would likely see an increase in playing time should Bouchard require a trip to the IL.
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Rockies' Sean Bouchard: Diagnosed with ankle sprain
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Bouchard suffered a right high-ankle sprain during Wednesday's game against the Reds, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports.
Bouchard suffered the injury during the eighth inning of Wednesday's contest when his foot slipped off first base following a sacrifice bunt. He'll almost certainly have to spend time on the injured list, opening the door for Jake Cave to make regular starts in left field for the Rockies.
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Rockies' Sean Bouchard: Out of lineup Tuesday
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Bouchard isn't part of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Cincinnati.
Bouchard will give way to the lefty-hitting Jake Cave in left field Tuesday with RHP Frankie Montas on the mound for the Reds. While Bouchard remains the Rockies' preferred left fielder due to Jordan Beck (hand) being sidelined, Bouchard is still expected to cede work to Cave and Hunter Goodman on occasion.
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Rockies' Sean Bouchard: Heading to bench Sunday
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Bouchard is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
Though he's on the bench for the second time in the series, Bouchard has been deployed as the Rockies' primary option in left field following Jordan Beck's (hand) placement on the injured list last Sunday. After getting called up from Triple-A Albuquerque the same day Beck was deactivated, Bouchard started in five of the ensuing six games, going 2-for-14 with a double, three walks, four runs, three RBI and two stolen bases. Hunter Goodman will spell Bouchard in left field Sunday.
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Rockies' Sean Bouchard: Sitting out Friday
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Bouchard is absent from the lineup for Friday's game versus the Dodgers.
Bouchard had started each of the last four contests in left field, but he will begin the series opener against the Dodgers on the bench. Jake Cave is getting the call in left field for this one.
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