Colorado Rockies: Three things we might have gotten wrong

We tried to pump the brakes on all of the worry surrounding Tyler Anderson and the back end of the Colorado rotation this season. We tried to explain how Anderson’s strong September would pave the way for a more consistent 2019. We attempted to use the logic of an offseason where he could recover from any injuries that held him back last season and truly start the 2019 campaign fresh and ready to be a strong middle-of-the-rotation guy for the Rockies.

Well, so far, none of those logical thoughts have become a reality. The 29-year-old southpaw has struggled this season to an 11.34 ERA in four starts heading into Friday night’s scheduled start at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In his two previous home starts, he has lasted just a combined seven innings while opponents are hitting .419 against him. Yikes.

Is Anderson in trouble regarding his rotation spot? Read into it whatever you will from this recent discussion on MLB Network Radio with Colorado manager Bud Black…

What happens after that? Friday night could determine a lot about Anderson in the rotation and his future with the Rockies. If he falters, expect the questions to fire up quickly. Could we see Chad Bettis back in the rotation? Could Jeff Hoffman get another call-up? What about Peter Lambert or a future Rockies pitcher finally getting a chance to step into the rotation? Maybe a free agent out there like Dallas Keuchel could be signed?

We were hoping to see a healthy and efficient Anderson on the mound this season. So far, it hasn’t happened.