Nine Different Outfielders Later, The Rockies Are Still Searching For Answers

Alright, folks, you wanna talk about a squad that's got some... interesting personnel decisions brewing? Because down in Denver, the Colorado Rockies are about to have an outfield logjam so wild, it's gotta be seen to be believed. Mickey Moniak just started his rehab assignment Thursday with the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. Brenton Doyle and Jordan Beck are also eyeing their own returns soon, and suddenly, this team is looking at more outfielders than they know what to do with. Seriously, once Moniak is back, which could be as early as this Sunday against Pittsburgh, they're gonna have some serious choices to make.

The Outfield Is Getting Packed, Fast

This ain't just a slight bench crunch, folks. The Rockies already have six players on their active roster who can play the outfield. And get this: they've already used nine different outfielders this season! NINE! You know things are getting wild when you're cycling through that many guys. Plus, they've got two more prospects in Triple-A who are knocking on the big league door, just waiting for their shot. So, when Moniak rolls back in, it's not a matter of "if" they make a move, it's "what" kind of move. Someone's gotta go, right? It's like musical chairs, but with Major League Baseball careers on the line.

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Who's Standing Out (and Who's Not)?

So, who are these guys? Let's talk about the names. Willi Castro, for one, is putting up a respectable 1.0 rWAR. Mostly an infielder, he's been filling in at second and short, but he's logged nine appearances and 27 innings in the outfield, mainly left. He's got five putouts, an assist, and even turned a double play out there. At the plate, Castro's a consistent bat, hitting .282/.359/.409 with 13 doubles, five dingers, and 32 RBIs. Solid numbers, no doubt.

Then there's Troy Johnston, a real character with a bat that talks. He's hitting .312/.373/.440 with three home runs and 34 RBIs, and get this: his 21 doubles are the second most in all of MLB! That's elite power for doubles, but his defense? Hoo boy, that's where the "adventure" comes in. He's sitting at -5 defensive runs saved and -2 outs above average. Yikes. Most of his reps are in right field, but the source says he's a tiny bit better in left. And don't even get me started on his first base glove work, apparently.

On the flip side, we've got some guys who are struggling big time. Brenton Doyle, a two-time Gold Glover in '23 and '24, is coming off a rough 2025 and started 2026 in a slump before landing on the injured list with an oblique contusion. He was hitting a dismal .207/.279/.270 with just four doubles, one home run, and four RBIs, though he did swipe nine bags. His center field defense, usually his strong suit, was also off with -2 defensive runs saved.

Jordan Beck, also on the injured list with a hamstring strain, was in a similar boat. He was hitting a paltry .183/.227/.305 with five doubles, one triple, one home run, and ten RBIs. He can hit lefties, but against righties? The numbers are dire: three hits in 44 at-bats. Ouch. His defense is "fine" overall, better in left than right, worth two defensive r.

So, the numbers are all over the place. Some bats are hot, some gloves are not, and some guys are just trying to get back on the field. This isn't an easy puzzle for any team to solve.

With Moniak potentially back for Sunday's game against the Pirates, the Rockies are on the clock. This isn't just about getting guys healthy; it's about figuring out who fits where, and who might be the odd man out in a seriously crowded outfield. Every team faces roster decisions, but this one feels like it's reaching a boiling point in Denver. It'll be interesting to see how they navigate this mess. You know we'll be watching to see how it shakes out across the league!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.