Colorado Rockies: There are seven starters but not seven spots

Tyler Anderson of the Colorado Rockies — LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 29: Tyler Anderson #44 of the Colorado Rockies pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Dodger Stadium on June 29, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

Firmly In The Rotation

When healthy, he’s been good. That’s been the rule with Tyler Anderson for his entire professional career. You probably haven’t even realized that he has a sub 4.00 ERA … but he does. Over his near-115 innings this season (and if you count the parts of 2016 and 2017 he spent in the Majors), he has been one of the best young starters in the history of the franchise, particularly when it comes to his dealings at Coors Field.

Kyle Freeland

His last handful of starts haven’t been as promising and they still haven’t hurt his club which in a way says it all about Freeland.

Next: Which prospects could the Rockies move at the trade deadline?

We’re Kyle Freeland Guys over here and it’s for good reason. The Denver kid has been nothing short of phenomenal in his sophomore campaign. His 3.28 ERA, 8-6 record and 120 innings pitched all pace the club. His energy has carried the club through their most torrid and current stretches. Put it simply, Freeland has turned into the heartbeat of the club … but not quite its ace. At least not yet.

Firmly In The Rotation

Schedule