Purple Row After Dark: Potential pitching decisions coming

TL;DR

The Colorado Rockies face potential pitching decisions due to Ryan Feltner's right triceps tightness. Seth Halvorsen has made a strong case for a bullpen spot after a solid debut.

Key points

Ryan Feltner has right triceps tightness.
Seth Halvorsen debuted with one scoreless inning.
Halvorsen has a 1.80 ERA in Triple-A.
Kyle Freeland is eligible to return on April 28.
Concerns about nerve issues in Feltner's injury.

Colorado RockiesRyan FeltnerSeth HalvorsenKyle Freeland

Mar 4, 2026; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Colorado Rockies pitcher Seth Halvorsen (54) throws against the United States in the second inning at Salt River Fields. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images The Rockies have some potential pitching scenarios on the horizon that may force some interesting decisions. First, there’s Ryan Feltner. The righty left Thursday’s game with right triceps tightness after only two innings of work. He gave up two runs on two hits with one strikeout and one walk on 40 pitches. After the game, Feltner admitted it wasn’t a new problem. “We have been working on it in the training room for the past few days. It just got a little more tight than we would have liked in the second inning there, so we took precaution,” Feltner said. “It felt good in the bullpen and it felt good in the first inning. It was just more of a general tightness in the second inning.” On the bright side, Feltner seemed optimistic and said his goal is to still make his next start. “Concern is relatively low, but there is no official prognosis right now,” Feltner said. On the worrisome side, Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer added a bit more concern than just the tightness, adding there was “some nerve stuff going down to his fingers. We’ll see on the follow-up.” If Feltner’s injury ends up sidelining him for a while, what should the Rockies do with their rotation? Keep in mind that Kyle Freeland is eligible to come off the IL on April 28. In the bullpen, there is Seth Halvorsen. The right-hander was called up on Thursday and made his 2026 debut by throwing one scoreless inning with no hits, two strikeouts and one walk. A roster spot was opened up for Halvorsen when was placed on the paternity list. Halvorsen has been crushing it in Triple-A, where he has posted a 1.80 ERA with two saves, 12 strikeouts and five walks in nine appearances (10 innings). What if Halvorsen continues to dominate and makes a strong case to stay in the Colorado bullpen? Who gets sent down when Herget comes back? Tell us what you think of these scenarios in the comments!

Q&A

What is Ryan Feltner's injury status with the Rockies?

Ryan Feltner is dealing with right triceps tightness, but he aims to make his next start despite some concerns about nerve issues.

Who is Seth Halvorsen and what has he accomplished recently?

Seth Halvorsen is a right-handed pitcher who recently debuted for the Rockies, throwing one scoreless inning and has a strong performance in Triple-A with a 1.80 ERA.

When is Kyle Freeland eligible to return from the injured list?

Kyle Freeland is eligible to come off the injured list on April 28.