Rockies spring training report: 5 players turning heads

With Opening Day just around the corner, let's look at the Rockies players who are making the most of their opportunities this spring.

We've seen some early fireworks—from Zac Veen's walkoff home runs to the emergence of prospects Charlie Condon and Cole Carrigg. We've also seen the lowest of lows with the Rockies' pitching staff walking 15 batters against the Royals on Feb. 28.

We'll kick things off with a few honorable mentions (and there could easily be more), then jump into the top five players turning heads.

Honorable Mentions

Chase Dollander
Brett Sullivan
Willi Castro
Charlie Condon
Jimmy Herget
Antonio Senzatela

Five Rockies players turning heads at spring training

5. John Breibba

This may surprise some people, but the veteran right-hander has been really good in his three appearances this spring and is even tied for third in strikeouts.

Brebbia signed with the Rockies in December on a minor league deal with an invitation to major league spring training, and he's making the most of it so far.

He's pitched four innings without surrendering a hit, striking out seven batters along the way. Only one runner has reached base against him—via hit-by-pitch.

4. TJ Rumfield

Colorado traded right-handed reliever Angel Chivilli to the New York Yankees in exchange for a first base prospect, adding him to the competition for the open first base job at 20th and Blake.

Rumfield has done nothing but impress this spring, which is why I've slotted him into the starting role as Opening Day approaches.

He leads the Rockies in spring training with four home runs, and his first base competition running mate, Charlie Condon, is right behind him with three. What's even more impressive: Rumfield has struck out just once in 22 at-bats.

3. Ryan Ritter

Ritter has been playing all over the field for the Rockies this spring, including starts at second base, third base, shortstop, and left field. Skipper Warren Schaeffer is all about versatility entering the 2026 campaign.

Ritter is slashing .400/.455/.633 this spring with four doubles, one home run, six RBI, three walks, and eight runs scored.

He's making the Opening Day roster decision much harder with his ability to play multiple positions and his scorching performance against spring training pitching. I've got Ritter making the big club as a utility infielder/outfielder.

2. Zach Agnos

Agnos has been one of the more reliable relievers out of the bullpen so far this spring—he hasn't allowed a run yet.

He made his MLB debut with the Rockies in April last season, finishing with a 6.61 ERA over 30 games, but he showed flashes of promise at times—especially in September after coming back from injury.

Agnos has appeared in four games this spring for the Rockies, surrendering just two hits over four innings while striking out five. Even better: he hasn't allowed a single walk.

1. Kyle Karros

Karros has been as advertised with his glove—after all, that's his strong suit. But after struggling with the bat during his MLB call-up, the third baseman is putting on a show this spring training.

The third baseman was promoted following the trade of Ryan McMahon last season, managing to hit just .226 with a .585 OPS over 137 at-bats. Adjusting to major league pitching is hard enough as it is, but Karros came in with a better approach this spring.

Karros is tied for third on the team this spring with two home runs, slashing .474/.500/.895 with one triple and seven RBI over 19 at-bats.