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Colorado Rockies: What will their bullpen look like now?

By Noah Yingling

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 30: Alex Colome #48 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Detroit Tigers in the ninth inning at Comerica Park on August 30, 2021, in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 30: Alex Colome #48 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Detroit Tigers in the ninth inning at Comerica Park on August 30, 2021, in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) /
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Jordan Sheffield of the Colorado Rockies
DENVER, COLORADO – APRIL 24: Pitcher Jordan Sheffield #34 of the Colorado Rockies throws against the Philadelphia Phillies in the ninth inning at Coors Field on April 24, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

The right-handed middle relievers: Jordan Sheffield, Daniel Bard, and Tyler Kinley

Of the trio, the rookie Rule V pick, Jordan Sheffield, was the most consistent reliever for the Colorado Rockies in 2021. He had a 3.38 ERA and a 4.23 FIP in 30 appearances. The problem for him is that he missed more than three months due to a lat strain.

But overall, the Rockies liked what they saw from him and he should be part of their bullpen for the entire season.

Daniel Bard was excellent for the team as closer in 2020 but he was far from that in 2021. He had a 5.21 ERA in 67 games with 20 saves. He was a victim of some bad luck, as he had a 4.28 FIP and a .355 BABIP (.300 is league average) but still, that’s a bit too much for a setup man or closer.

Kinley had a 4.73 ERA and a 4.65 FIP in 70 games in 2021. He allowed too many long balls (1.5 HR/9). He, like most of the Rockies relievers, did better in the latter part of the season. He had an ERA of 2.22 in his last 24 appearances of the season (24 1/3 IP) and he walked just five. In his  first 46 appearances, Kinley had an ERA of 6.07 and he walked 21.

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