Germán Márquez
YEARTEAMGGSCGSHOWLSIPHitsERSOBBHRERA
2018Pacemakers31313115110185.117211253181365.44
2019Pacemakers3333851770215.11948972230293.72
2020Pacemakers2828307140159.118510661142275.99
2021Manatees343411211170234.124612965210264.95
2022Manatees32325210140181.120610982183265.41
2023Manatees15152158084.280512967155.42
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Jun 27 2024Marquez (elbow) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez made his most recent rehab outing Saturday with High-A Spokane and threw 58 pitches over four scoreless frames. The right-hander will head to the highest level of the minors to put the finishing touches on his rehab from Tommy John surgery, and he could make his season debut in early July.
Jun 16 2024Marquez (elbow) struck out four and allowed six hits and no walks over 2.1 innings in a rehab start Sunday with Single-A Fresno. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez resumed his minor-league rehab assignment Wednesday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League before moving up to the Rockies' Single-A affiliate three days later. While he was knocked around a bit and gave up two home runs among his six hits, Marquez at least exhibited solid control on the night, spotting 36 of his 52 pitches for strikes. The right-hander will likely need two or three more starts in the minors to get fully stretched out before the Rockies are comfortable activating him from the 60-day injured list and inserting him into the rotation. Marquez is working his way back from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent May 12, 2023.
Jun 13 2024Marquez (elbow) resumed a rehab assignment with the Rockies' Arizona Complex League affiliate Wednesday, striking out four while yielding one unearned run over 1.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez made one rehab appearance with the ACL Rockies last month before returning to throwing bullpen sessions. He's now back to appearing in games as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery. The right-hander is tracking toward a return to the Rockies sometime next month.
Jun 1 2024Marquez (elbow) threw a bullpen session of between 30 and 35 pitches Saturday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez threw primarily fastballs but also mixed in some breaking balls. He'll now head to Arizona and is expected to appear in several Arizona Complex League contests before embarking on a more formal rehab assignment. Marquez remains on course to return just before the All-Star break.
May 24 2024Marquez (elbow) will return to Denver to throw bullpen sessions during the Rockies' weekend series against the Phillies, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Bud Black said the team wanted to see Marquez's progress after he had been working at the team's spring training facility for the last few weeks. If things go well, Marquez could embark on a lengthy rehab assignment.
May 11 2024Marquez (elbow) threw a scoreless inning in an Arizona Complex League game Friday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez has been making appearances in extended spring training, but this was another step forward in his recovery. He'll continue to ramp up before embarking on a rehab assignment, but he remains on track for a return in the middle of the season.
May 7 2024Rockies manager Bud Black said April 24 that Marquez (elbow) hasn't experienced any setbacks since he resumed facing hitters at extended spring training in Arizona, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez opened the season on the 60-day injured list while he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent May 12, 2023. Closing in on the one-year mark in his rehab program, Marquez appears to be coming along as expected, but the Rockies haven't indicated when he'll be able to resume pitching in minor-league rehab games. The team is preparing for Marquez to return from the 60-day IL at some point around midseason.
Mar 24 2024The Rockies placed Marquez (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez's move to the 60-day IL to begin the season wasn't unexpected, as the veteran right-hander is completing his recovery from May 2023 Tommy John surgery and is unlikely to be available until the second half of the 2024 campaign. The Rockies were able to open up a 40-man roster spot for newly acquired outfielder Jake Cave by placing Marquez on the 60-day IL.
Feb 16 2024Marquez (elbow) threw off a mound Friday, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez is ramping up his throwing program after he underwent Tommy John surgery last May. The hope is that the veteran right-hander will be ready to rejoin the Rockies' rotation at some point after the All-Star break.
Jan 28 2024Rockies GM Bill Schmidt said Sunday that Marquez (elbow) isn't expected to be activated from the injured list until after the All-Star break, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery in mid-May last year, so a return during the first half of 2024 was never overly likely. Marquez had a 4.95 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 150:63 K:BB over 181.2 innings during 2022 and is likely to have some limitations once back with the big club after the break.
Sep 8 2023Colorado signed Marquez (elbow) to a two-year, $20 million contract extension Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This new deal will cover the 2024-2025 seasons, so Marquez is no longer headed into free agency this winter and now carries some financial security into the remaining several months of his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery. He underwent the reconstructive elbow procedure in May of this year and is not expected to return to a major-league mound until the second half of next season. The 28-year-old right-hander owns a 4.41 ERA in 1,016 career big-league innings, all with the Rockies. His career ERA away from Coors Field is 3.80.
May 19 2023The Rockies placed Marquez (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez underwent Tommy John surgery last week, so a trip to the 60-day IL was inevitable. He will be shut down for the rest of the season and likely won't return until the back half of the 2024 campaign.
May 12 2023Rockies manager Bud Black told reporters before Friday's game against the Phillies that Marquez (elbow) underwent Tommy John reconstructive surgery, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez underwent the procedure in the Denver area. The right-hander will miss the rest of the 2023 season and likely won't be ready to pitch until the middle of the summer in 2024 while he recovers.
May 2 2023Marquez (elbow) revealed Tuesday that he needs Tommy John surgery, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez expressed concern that he might require the reconstructive elbow surgery when he was placed on the injured list last Friday, and now his fears have been realized. There's no set date yet for the procedure, but it's going to knock him out until at least the midway point of the 2024 season. Colorado will almost certainly decline his $16 million club option in November, making him a free agent with several more months of rehab ahead. It's a brutal blow for the 28-year-old right-hander and for the Rockies, which may have looked to finally trade him this summer.
Apr 28 2023Marquez (elbow) said Friday that he's worried he might require Tommy John surgery, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez was placed on the injured list Friday afternoon with an initial diagnosis of right elbow inflammation, but he'll get another MRI and a second opinion from a specialist Monday. Either way, it's clear now that the 28-year-old right-hander is going to be absent from the Rockies' rotation for much longer than 15 days. Tommy John surgery would knock him out until late 2024. Marquez is in the final guaranteed year of the five-year, $43 million extension he signed with Colorado back in April 2019.
Apr 5 2023Marquez (1-1) allowed four earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four across 5.1 innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez served up three homers, which accounted for all four of the earned runs against him. He wasn't particularly sharp otherwise, as only 54 of his 95 pitches went for strikes, and he generated only 10 swinging strikes. Marquez has had a pair of tough matchups against the Padres and Dodgers to begin the season, though he has maintained a respectable 1.06 WHIP and posted a 9:2 K:BB across 11.1 innings to this point.
Mar 30 2023Marquez (1-0) earned the win Thursday, allowing two runs on five hits and no walks over six innings in a 7-2 victory over San Diego. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez quieted an intimidating Padres lineup, allowing just five hits. Though three of those knocks went for extra bases, Marquez was able to get through six frames having yielded just a pair of runs. The right-hander threw 57 of 87 pitches for strikes and carried over the momentum from a strong spring during which he allowed just one run over 17 frames. Marquez's Opening Day performance may have fantasy managers feeling intrigued, but it's worth remembering that he posted an ugly 6.70 ERA on his home field last season.
Mar 14 2023Marquez allowed two hits and struck out seven with no walks across four scoreless innings in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outing was Marquez's second start of the spring, and he managed to double his workload. He now has six scoreless innings while racking up an impressive 9:1 K:BB during the exhibition season. Marquez struggled to an ugly 4.90 ERA and 1.37 WHIP across 181.2 innings in 2022, but he's still a lock for the Colorado rotation and should account for plenty of innings if he can remain healthy.
Mar 2 2023Marquez (hamstring) is set to make his Cactus League debut Saturday against the Mariners, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll do so in a piggyback role after Saturday's starter Kyle Freeland, which is fairly custom in spring training games. Marquez tweaked his left hamstring in mid-February and had to bow out of the World Baseball Classic, but all signs point to him being fully cleared for the beginning of the 2023 regular season.
Mar 1 2023Marquez (hamstring) threw a two-inning live batting practice Tuesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez has been dealing with soreness in his left hamstring, but after facing hitters Tuesday, the right-hander could be ready for Cactus League action "within days." At this point, Marquez looks in little danger of missing any time during the regular season, but fantasy managers will want to keep track of his progress over the next few weeks of spring training.
Feb 24 2023Marquez (hamstring) will throw live batting practice Saturday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez came into camp with a sore left hamstring, but he's been going through workouts the last several days with no issues and is now ready to test things out against hitters. The veteran right-hander will probably need another week or so before he's ready for game action.
Feb 21 2023Marquez (hamstring) did some jogging Monday and felt good, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez suffered a left hamstring strain just before arriving to Rockies camp in Arizona, but he made it through a bullpen session without issue over the weekend and appears to be catching back up rather quickly. All current indications suggest that he will be ready for the beginning of the 2023 regular season. Look for him to begin pitching in Cactus League games around early-to-mid March.
Feb 19 2023Marquez (hamstring) completed a bullpen session Sunday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Marquez opted out of pitching for the Venezuelan team in the World Baseball Classic after experiencing a sore left hamstring shortly after reporting to Rockies camp, his ability to resume throwing off a mound suggests the injury won't do much to derail his preparation for the 2023 season. The Rockies could continue to take things slowly with Marquez in the spring as a precaution, but once he's cleared to pitch in the Cactus League or in an intrasquad game, he can probably be considered good to go for Opening Day. Despite coming off a down 2022 campaign in which he turned in a 4.95 ERA and 1.37 WHIP over 181.2 innings, Marquez likely still profiles as the Rockies' top starting pitcher from a fantasy perspective.
Feb 18 2023Marquez (hamstring) did some light running Saturday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez is dealing with a minor hamstring issue which prevented him from joining Venezuela's roster for the first round of the World Baseball Classic. He has plenty of time to be ready by Opening Day, however, and he hasn't even been ruled out for subsequent stages of the international tournament.
Feb 17 2023Marquez will no longer pitch for his native Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic after tweaking his left hamstring, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The good news is that while Marquez will hold off throwing bullpen sessions for a bit, the injury is not expected to affect his availability for Opening Day. Marquez is coming off a disappointing 2022 season for the Rockies, having posted a 4.95 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 150:63 K:BB over 181.2 innings.
Oct 2 2022Marquez (9-13) earned the win during Sunday's 4-1 victory over the Dodgers, allowing one run on one hit and three walks with eight strikeouts in six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez was provided an early lead and surrendered his lone run in the third inning on a Cody Bellinger sacrifice fly following a walk and single. The 27-year-old induced an impressive 14 swinging strikes on 86 pitches en route to a season-high eight strikeouts while his 71 game score represents his third-best tally. Marquez concludes the campaign with an even 5.00 ERA and 1.37 WHIP with 150 strikeouts in 181.2 innings across 31 starts.
Sep 27 2022Marquez (8-13) took the loss during Tuesday's 5-2 defeat at the hands of the Giants, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk with six strikeouts in six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez was handed a one-run lead before he took the mound but gave it right back by surrendering two runs on four baserunners in the bottom of the first. He proceeded to keep San Francisco's offense quiet aside from a J.D. Davis solo home run in the fourth, though the three earned runs proved enough to hand the 27-year-old his third straight loss. Other than a nine-run outing Sept. 9, Marquez has pitched well of late with a 2.81 ERA across 32 innings in his five other most recent starts. He possesses a 5.12 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with 142 strikeouts in 175.2 innings.
Sep 22 2022Marquez (8-12) took the loss on Wednesday against the Giants, allowing four runs (three earned) on nine hits over five innings. He struck out six and also walked a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez got himself into trouble early and often, giving up a leadoff double to LaMonte Wade in the first, who came around to score the game's first run. The right-hander would then allow the leadoff man to reach base in three of the next four innings. September hasn't been kind to Marquez as he now holds a 6.26 ERA through four starts this month.
Sep 17 2022Marquez (8-11) allowed two earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four across seven innings to take the loss Friday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez was undone by Zach McKinstry, who led off the game with a triple before scoring and also slugged a solo home run in the fifth frame. However, Marquez was excellent otherwise, holding the Cubs without an extra-base hit while also inducing 15 swinging strikes on 95 total pitches. Across 82.1 innings on the road this season, Marquez has maintained a 3.50 ERA -- though that has come with a 56:35 K:BB.
Sep 10 2022Marquez gave up nine earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out two over four-plus innings in a 13-10 win over the Diamondbacks. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez came into the fifth inning having only given up one run, but things quickly unraveled in the thin Colorado air. Ultimately, Marquez would be tagged for eight earned runs in the inning, spurred by a bases-loaded four pitch walk to Ketel Marte and then a grand slam by Dalton Varsho after Marquez was pulled from the game without recording an out in the inning. Marquez is yet to find consistent success in the majors and now carries a 5.25 ERA in 27 starts this season. He is tentatively expected to make his next turn in the rotation at the Cubs.
Sep 4 2022Marquez (8-10) allowed two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out four in seven innings to earn the win over the Reds during the first game of Sunday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez has now posted quality starts in five of his last six outings, but Sunday's win was just the second that he's earned across that span. He was particularly efficient during Sunday's matinee, as he required just 87 pitches to get through seven innings. The right-hander has posted a 3.55 ERA in 38 innings over his last six starts, and he tentatively lines up to make his next turn through the rotation at home against the Diamondbacks next weekend.
Sep 3 2022Marquez is no longer starting Saturday against the Reds as the game has been postponed due to rain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a long delay, the game was ultimately postponed. It will be made up Sunday as part of a traditional doubleheader, and Marquez figures to move back to start one end of the twin bill in Cincinnati. Marquez has turned in quality starts in each of his last four turns away from Coors Field.
Aug 28 2022Marquez (7-10) earned the win Sunday, throwing seven shutout innings against the Mets. He walked two and struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez outdueled Max Scherzer as he held a strong Mets lineup to just three baserunners all afternoon to earn his seventh win. His season-long numbers still leave much to be desired, as the scoreless effort was just his second to date. However, Sunday's start was his 10th straight of six or more innings, seven of which have been quality starts. He could be valuable for fantasy managers seeking pitching down the stretch, especially on the road, where he had a 4.11 ERA entering Sunday compared to a 6.09 mark at Coors Field.
Aug 24 2022Marquez gave up six earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out seven over six innings in a 7-6 victory over the Rangers on Tuesday. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez got off to a rough start, giving up two home runs in the first inning to Marcus Semien and Nathaniel Lowe. The Rangers later added to their offensive outburst in the fifth to tag Marquez for six total runs. The 27-year-old right-hander has a 4.88 ERA over four starts in August and a season-long WHIP of 1.43. Marquez has given up a ton of hard contact this year and his HardHit% is in the second percentile according to Baseball Savant. He will look to earn his seventh win of the 2022 campaign in his next expected start at the Mets.
Aug 17 2022Marquez (6-10) took the loss Wednesday, allowing three runs on seven hits and three walks over six innings in a 5-1 loss against the Cardinals. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez earned the quality start but was not good enough to earn the win as he was outdueled by Jordan Montgomery. The quality start is his sixth in his last seven starts as he is turning things around on the season. He will take a 5.05 ERA and 1.43 WHIP into his next start, which is tentatively scheduled for next week against Texas.
Aug 11 2022Marquez allowed two runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out six in six innings in an 8-6 victory over St. Louis. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez faced one over the minimum through the first three innings, erasing one of the two hits allowed with a double play. In the fourth, Nolan Gorman put a 1-2 pitch in the seats to lead off and Corey Dickerson drove in a run on a single. The rest of the way, Marquez pitched around trouble and kept the Cardinals off the board. The 27-year-old appears to have figured something out of late and has a 3.11 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 27:9 K:BB in 37.2 innings over his last six starts. His next outing will likely be in the middle of next week in St. Louis.
Aug 5 2022Marquez didn't factor into the decision during Friday's 6-5 loss to Arizona, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks with three strikeouts in six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez limited the damage to single runs in the first and fourth innings and was in line for the win until Alex Colome surrendered the lead in the eighth. The 27-year-old has now fired quality starts in four of his last five outings, during which he's pitched to 3.16 ERA across 31.1 innings to lower his season mark from 5.90 to 5.18. In addition to the 5.18 ERA, Marquez possesses a 1.41 WHIP with 98 strikeouts in 121.2 innings across 21 starts. He's currently scheduled to take the mound again versus St. Louis midweek.
Jul 31 2022Marquez (6-9) allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits and two walks with four strikeouts in six innings, taking the loss Sunday versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez's problems with the Dodgers continued, as he's now allowed 15 runs (14 earned) in 22.1 innings against the NL West leaders this year. The right-hander's stretch of three straight quality starts came to an end Sunday in his second consecutive loss. For the season, Marquez has a 5.29 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 95:40 K:BB across 115.2 innings in 20 starts. He's projected for a road start in Arizona next week.
Jul 26 2022Marquez (6-8) allowed a run on seven hits and a walk while striking out six in six innings, taking the hard-luck loss Tuesday versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was just the third time all year Marquez has limited the opposition to one run or fewer, but he ended up with nothing to show for it as the Rockies' bats were kept quiet. This was also his third straight quality start. The 27-year-old right-hander has a 5.25 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 91:38 K:BB across 109.2 innings, but he's been trending in the right direction lately. He's lined up for a home start versus the Dodgers this weekend -- they've put up 10 runs in 16.1 innings across three starts against Marquez this season.
Jul 15 2022Marquez (6-7) earned the win Friday over the Pirates. He allowed two runs on six hits and struck out four in 6.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Pirates had three doubles among their six hits against Marquez, but the right-hander was able to limit the damage well. The Rockies' offense took care of the rest, allowing Marquez to exit with a 7-2 lead that only grew from there. This was his third quality start in his last five outings, and the two that weren't came against the division-leading Dodgers. He's pitched to a 5.47 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 85:37 K:BB across 103.2 innings in 18 starts this season.
Jul 10 2022Marquez (5-7) earned the win during Sunday's 3-2 victory over Arizona, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks with four strikeouts in seven innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez settled down after surrendering a Ketel Marte solo homer in the first inning to retire 12 straight before permitting an additional run and allowing three baserunners in the sixth. It was a nice rebound for the 27-year-old after he allowed nine total runs during consecutive losses to the Dodgers during his last two starts. The quality start Sunday was his sixth in 17 outings. The successful performance lowered Marquez's ERA and WHIP to 5.66 and 1.47 respectively, and he lines up to start again next weekend versus Pittsburgh.
Jul 5 2022Marquez (4-7) allowed four runs on six hits and three walks with seven strikeouts in six innings, taking the loss Tuesday versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez wasn't bothered by a cut on his thumb that abbreviated his previous start, as he threw 104 pitches (65 strikes) in Tuesday's outing. He still had trouble with the opponent, allowing home runs to Max Muncy and Mookie Betts in consecutive innings to take his second straight loss to the Dodgers. The right-hander has given up nine runs in his last 9.1 innings. Marquez has a 5.90 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 77:35 K:BB across 90 innings overall this year. He's projected for a road start in Arizona this weekend.
Jul 4 2022Marquez (thumb) is listed as the Rockies' scheduled starting pitcher for Tuesday's game in Los Angeles against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez's inclusion on the pitching schedule for the Rockies' three-game series in Los Angeles implies that he felt fine coming out of his between-starts bullpen session Sunday. The right-hander exited early in his previous outing June 29 -- also against the Dodgers -- after suffering a cut on the thumb of his throwing hand.
Jul 2 2022Marquez (thumb) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez exited Wednesday's game against the Dodgers due to a cut on his right thumb, but he said following Saturday's throwing session that the issue is fine. The Rockies haven't officially indicated whether the right-hander will be able to make his next turn through the rotation, but he tentatively lines up to start on the road against the Dodgers if he's cleared to pitch.
Jun 29 2022Marquez (4-6), who took the loss Wednesday against the Dodgers, exited the game due to a cut on his right thumb, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old apparently sustained the laceration during a recent bullpen session, and it caused some issues Wednesday when throwing his fastball. Marquez surrendered five runs on five hits with two strikeouts and three walks over 3.1 innings before being lifted. Though it doesn't appear to be a serious issue, it's unclear if it will affect the right-hander's next turn through the rotation.
Jun 24 2022Marquez (4-5) allowed three hits and five walks with two strikeouts in 7.2 shutout innings to earn the win Friday over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez's five walks were a season high, but he offset that with the three hits matching a season low. He got only one run of support, but it was enough to pick up his third win in his last four starts. In that span, he's allowed nine runs across 25.2 innings. The right-hander still has a brutal 5.58 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 68:29 K:BB across 80.2 innings in 14 starts overall, but two of his best starts this year have come in June. Marquez projects for a tough home start versus the Dodgers next week.
Jun 18 2022Marquez didn't factor into the decision during Saturday's 5-4 victory over San Diego, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks with seven strikeouts in five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez started strong Saturday -- permitting one run in the first four innings -- but surrendered three in the fifth to fall in line for the loss until Colorado rallied in the bottom of the inning. Despite possessing a high 6.16 ERA, Marquez owns a significantly better 4.94 FIP and 3.83 xFIP while striking out at least six batters in each of his last three starts, all Colorado wins. The 27-year-old will need to do a better job of preventing baserunners as his 1.55 WHIP would be a career high but he's trending in the right direction and projects to start again versus Minnesota next weekend.
Jun 12 2022Marquez (3-5) earned the win during Sunday's 4-2 victory over San Diego, allowing two runs on six hits with six strikeouts in seven innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez faced the minimum through four innings but allowed a single run in both the fifth and seventh innings and departed with game knotted 2-2. Colorado rallied to plate two runs in the eighth to give Marquez his second straight victory. The 27-year-old has now posted consecutive quality starts, though his 6.09 ERA still ranks second-worst out of 62 qualified starters. He'll look to keep the momentum rolling with a rematch against San Diego on tap for next weekend.
Jun 7 2022Marquez (2-5) allowed three runs on four hits and four walks with seven strikeouts in six innings, earning the win Tuesday versus the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez submitted his first quality start in his last four outings with this effort. All three runs he allowed came in the first inning -- Wilmer Flores tagged him for a two-run home run and Luis Gonzalez added an RBI single. Marquez's struggles have largely been at home, and Tuesday's was just his fourth road start in 11 outings this year. He has a 6.49 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 53:22 K:BB through 61 innings. He's projected for another road start his next time out in San Diego this weekend.
Jun 1 2022Marquez allowed seven runs (six earned) on seven hits and three walks while striking out five across five innings in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Marlins. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez served up three home runs to account for the majority of the damage against him, the third time this season he's allowed multiple long balls in a start. He's been particularly poor of late, allowing 15 earned runs across his last 17 innings -- spanning three appearances. For the campaign, Marquez has a 6.71 ERA with a 46:17 K:BB across 55 frames.
May 31 2022Marquez's scheduled start Tuesday against the Rockies has been postponed due to rain, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Wednesday. Marquez will get an extra day of rest and start one half of the twin bill.
May 27 2022Marquez (1-5) allowed five earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two to take the loss Thursday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez surrendered four runs in the first inning while allowing six of the first seven batters he faced to reach base. He did manage to settle in from there and recorded 10 groundball outs to limit further damage. Marquez has now allowed four or more earned runs in six of his nine starts, which has led to a 6.30 ERA and 1.58 WHIP across 50 frames on the season.
May 22 2022Marquez (1-4) took the loss in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets, coughing up five runs (four earned) on 11 hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out seven. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander fired 68 of 102 pitches for strikes before being lifted, and while it wasn't a horrible outing by Coors Field standards, Marquez got little help from his teammates. He's given up at least three earned runs in seven straight starts, leaving him with a 6.14 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 39:12 K:BB through 44 innings on the season.
May 20 2022Marquez won't pitch as scheduled Friday against the Mets since the game was postponed due to inclement weather. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The game is scheduled to be made up via a doubleheader Saturday, and Marquez figures to start one of those contests. Saturday's originally scheduled starter, Austin Gomber, should take the mound for the other game.
May 14 2022Marquez (1-3) earned the win over Kansas City on Saturday, completing six innings and allowing three runs on three hits and one walk while striking out six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez gave up a trio of runs in the third inning, but he otherwise kept the Royals in check en route to his first victory of 2022. The right-hander induced 15 swinging strikes and fell one strikeout shy of his season-high mark. Marquez has had some poor outings that have resulted in a 6.16 ERA on the season, but he has also compiled three quality starts across his seven appearances. He lines up to face the Mets on the road next weekend.
May 8 2022Marquez (0-3) took the loss during Sunday's 4-0 defeat at the hands of the Diamondbacks, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits and four walks with seven strikeout sin six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez surrendered the bulk of the damage during a three-run second inning when he permitted three hits and a walk to put Colorado in an early 3-0 deficit from which it couldn't recover. It's been tough sledding early for the 27-year-old, who posted only his second quality start in snapping a four-turn streak of allowing at least four earned runs and possesses a career-worst 6.47 ERA and 1.69 WHIP. A 3.60 xFIP suggests better performances lie ahead, and Marquez will look to round into form next weekend against Kansas City.
May 4 2022Marquez (0-2) took the loss Tuesday as the Rockies fell 10-2 to the Nationals, surrendering seven runs on 10 hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Homers by Josh Bell in the third inning and Juan Soto in the fifth accounted for most of the damage off Marquez, who got the hook after 77 pitches (53 strikes). The right-hander has served up six long balls in only 26 innings so far, but all six have come at Coors Field, offering some hope his numbers will come down once he sees more action on the road. Marquez will carry a 6.92 ERA, 1.69 WHIP and 19:6 K:BB into his next outing.
Apr 26 2022Marquez (0-1) took the loss after allowing seven runs (four earned) on seven hits and a walk while striking out one in 3.2 innings in a 10-3 defeat Tuesday in Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Three unearned runs scored in the second inning when the Rockies committed two errors and Marquez threw a wild pitch. The remaining four runs against the righty crossed the plate in the fourth, three of them with two outs. After an excellent first start, the 27-year-old has allowed 15 runs (12 earned) in 14 innings covering his last three starts. Dating back to August 12 of last season, he has a 6.85 ERA over 13 starts with 14 home runs allowed in just 64.1 innings.
Apr 20 2022Marquez gave up four runs on eight hits and two walks over six innings during Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Phillies. He had five strikeouts and didn't factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was hurt by the long ball Wednesday, as Nick Castellanos, Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm all homered off him for Philadelphia. Marquez fired seven frames of one-run ball against the Dodgers in his season debut but has surrendered four runs on 18 hits in his past two starts. He lines up for a rematch with the Phillies on the road early next week.
Apr 16 2022Marquez gave up four runs on 10 hits and a walk across 4.1 innings Friday against the Cubs. He didn't factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez couldn't repeat his excellent debut when he gave up one run across seven innings against the Dodgers and didn't even come close to posting a quality start in this one, but the offense picked up the slack and allowed the right-hander to escape with a no-decision. Marquez will be looking for his first win of the season when he takes on the Phillies at home next week.
Apr 9 2022Marquez wasn't involved in the decision Saturday against the Dodgers as he allowed one run on three hits while fanning five across seven innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez was particularly efficient in this game, as he needed 74 pitches (51 strikes) to get through seven frames en route to a quality start. Marquez had a 4.40 ERA last season, but there's no question this was a strong start to the campaign. He's expected to take the mound next week in the series against the Cubs.
Mar 25 2022Marquez (1-0) allowed two hits and two walks while striking out four in three innings to earn the win over the Cubs in Friday's Cactus League matchup. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez made his spring debut in Friday's matchup, and he got up to 54 pitches across his three scoreless innings. He said that he felt good in the outings, and his results were certainly encouraging in the blowout win. The right-hander is a strong candidate to serve as Colorado's Opening Day starter, and he'll likely make at least one more Cactus League appearance prior to the regular season.
Sep 28 2021Marquez (12-11) allowed four runs on six hits and two walks over five innings Monday, striking out four and taking a loss against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez allowed just a single through three scoreless innings to open the game before the Nationals put up a three-run fourth inning. He allowed another run in the fifth and failed to complete six innings for the third straight start. During that span, he's been hammered for 15 runs in 13 innings (10.38 ERA). Marquez will carry a 4.40 ERA into his projected start this weekend in Arizona.
Sep 22 2021Marquez allowed five earned runs on six hits and four walks while striking out four across four innings Wednesday against the Dodgers. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez fell apart late in his start, as all five of his earned runs came in the fourth and fifth innings. He was uncharacteristically wild in the outing, as his four walks marked the first time he has surrendered more than two free passes in a start since July 31. Marquez now has a 4.31 ERA on the season, which has been inflated by him allowing five or more earned runs in four of his last eight outings.
Sep 17 2021Marquez allowed six runs on eight hits and two walks with one strikeout in four innings versus Washington on Friday. He did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander had his start pushed back a day after bad weather in Atlanta postponed Thursday's contest. Marquez didn't seem to benefit from the extra day, as he allowed a pair of runs in the first inning and then four more in the fourth, although Colorado's offense was able to spare him from a loss. He's been rather inconsistent since the start of August, and he now owns a 4.16 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 168:58 K:BB through 171 innings overall. Marquez lines up for an unpleasant home start versus the Dodgers next week.
Sep 16 2021Marquez and the Rockies won't play Thursday against Atlanta after the game was postponed due to inclement weather. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez will get an extra day of rest before he pitches Friday's series opener against Washington, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. The right-hander will attempt to remain effective after he tossed six scoreless frames in his last start.
Sep 10 2021Marquez (12-10) allowed just six hits and a walk while striking out six over six shutout innings to earn the win Friday over Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After posting a 6.23 ERA in 30.1 innings across his last six starts, Marquez's performance Friday echoed the success he had found in late June and early July. Only one of the six hits he allowed went for extra bases. Marquez has posted a 3.93 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 167:56 K:BB across 167 innings this season. The right-hander will look to build some positive momentum in a tough road start versus Atlanta next week.
Sep 5 2021Marquez allowed four runs (two earned) on five hits and a walk while striking out five in five innings in Saturday's win over Atlanta. He didn't factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although two of the runs Marquez gave up Saturday were unearned, he's now allowed at least three runs in each of his last five appearances. During that time, the right-hander has put up a 7.77 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 24.1 innings. He's tentatively scheduled to make his next start on the road against Philadelphia on Thursday.
Aug 31 2021Marquez (11-10) took the loss Monday after allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two over six innings against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rangers were supposed to be one of Marquez's easier matchups of the year but the 26-year-old righty gave up three home runs for the second time in his last three starts. He's surrendered 19 runs over his last four outings, sending his ERA from a 3.42 to a 4.10. Marquez will also take a 1.21 WHIP and 156:54 K:BB into his next start, which is tentatively scheduled to be at home against the Braves over the weekend.
Aug 25 2021Marquez allowed five runs on seven hits over three innings to take a no-decision in Game 2 against the Cubs on Wednesday. He had three strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chicago jumped on Marquez in the second inning with four RBI singles and Rafael Ortega's steal of home. Marquez was able to provide the Rockies with just one more inning and departed having thrown only 49 pitches (36 strikes). He's struggled in his last three starts, yielding 15 runs and 19 hits over 13.1 innings. Marquez is slated to make his next start on the road in a favorable matchup against Texas.
Aug 24 2021Marquez won't start Tuesday against the Cubs since the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The game will be made up via a doubleheader Wednesday, and Marquez figures to start one of those contests. The right-hander has a 5.19 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 37:10 K:BB across 34.2 innings (six starts) since the All-Star break.
Aug 17 2021Marquez (11-9) allowed three runs on five hits and one walk with four strikeouts through 6.1 innings, getting the win in Tuesday's 7-3 victory over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Everything was going swimmingly for Marquez on Tuesday until it wasn't. After blanking San Diego for six innings, the right-hander coughed up solo home runs to Fernando Tatis, Jake Cronenworth and Tommy Pham in the seventh. While the ending of his outing will no doubt leave a sour taste, Marquez's effort on the night was still good enough for a quality start and his 11th win. He remains the Rockies' workhorse and will tentatively pitch next Monday against the Cubs.
Aug 12 2021Marquez (10-9) lost Thursday's 7-0 contest with San Francisco, allowing seven runs on seven hits and two walks with six strikeouts across four innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez was solid through three innings, permitting a single run with five strikeouts, but surrendered six straight baserunners, all of whom scored, in a fourth-inning collapse. The first-time All-Star had gone nine straight starts allowing four runs or less and he's whiffed at least six batters in the last four of those. He'll look to get back on track next week against San Diego.
Aug 6 2021Marquez (10-8) allowed two hits and a walk over six shutout innings Friday, striking out seven and earning a win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez needed just 76 pitches to cruise through six scoreless innings in Friday's win. He likely would've gone deeper in the game if the Rockies weren't already up 11-0 after the fifth. It was Marquez's fourth scoreless appearance of the season and the third in his last seven outings. The All-Star righty lowered his ERA to 3.42 alongside a 141:49 K:BB through 136.2 frames. He's projected to take the mound in San Francisco next week.
Jul 31 2021Marquez (9-8) won Saturday's 5-3 victory against the Padres, allowing two runs on four hits and four walks with seven strikeouts in six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez only runs allowed came on a Jake Cronenworth home run in the third as the righty has thrown consecutive quality starts and gone six innings in eight straight turns. The 26-year-old has a solid 3.51 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 134:48 K:BB in 22 starts.
Jul 27 2021Marquez (8-8) took the loss Monday, giving up four runs (three earned) on eight hits over 6.1 innings in a 6-2 loss to the Angels. He struck out eight without walking a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A Joshua Fuentes error salvaged a quality start for the right-hander, who tossed 73 of 107 pitches for strikes before exiting. Marquez is up to 14 quality starts on the season, including 10 in his last 12 outings -- a stretch during which he's posted a stellar 2.38 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 79:17 K:BB over 79.1 innings.
Jul 20 2021Marquez (8-7) allowed four earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five across six innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez cruised through five scoreless innings, allowing only two hits and two walks in that span. However, he unraveled in his final frame, surrendering two singles, two doubles and a two-run home run. That resulted in his seventh loss of the season and first in five starts since June 12. Overall, Marquez has maintained a 3.50 ERA with 119 strikeouts across 118.1 innings.
Jul 10 2021Marquez (8-6) won Saturday's 3-0 victory against San Diego, allowing no runs on three hits and a walk with nine strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez continued his scorching summer by allowing just four baserunners and zero runs with nine strikeouts against a formidable Padres lineup. Colorado's ace has now surrendered just 18 baserunners in his last 36 innings over five starts and lowered his ERA to 3.36 with the successful outing.
Jul 5 2021Marquez allowed two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out 11 over six innings Sunday against the Cardinals. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez had an absolutely dominant week after pitching extremely well in both of his starts. The 26-year-old followed up a one-hit complete-game shutout against the Pirates earlier in the week with an 11-strikeout performance, his first time hitting double-digit strikeouts since July 31, 2019. His only major mistake was serving up a two-run homer to Harrison Bader in the second inning. Marquez has now given up three earned runs over his last 29 innings after he was blown up for eight runs over five innings in a start against the Reds on June 12. He has a 3.59 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 105:41 K:BB over 105.1 innings and lines up for a road start against the Padres this coming week.
Jun 30 2021Marquez (7-6) earned the win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday, tossing a nine-inning shutout in which he allowed one hit and one walk while striking out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before Ka'ai Tom broke up the bid for history with a single to center field. Marquez stayed in the game after the hit and quickly induced a double play before finishing off the shutout by getting Adam Frazier to ground out. Colorado's ace was extremely efficient in the outing, needing only 92 pitches -- 65 of which were strikes -- to hurl the second shutout of his career. For good measure, Marquez helped his own cause at the dish, collecting a pair of doubles and an RBI while crossing the plate twice. He has bounced back from a difficult appearance against the Reds on June 12 during which he yielded eight earned runs with a three-start stretch in which he has given up only one run over 23 innings. He'll carry a 3.62 ERA into his next outing, which is tentatively slated to take place Sunday at home versus St. Louis.
Jun 23 2021Marquez (6-6) allowed one earned run on two hits and no walks while striking out seven across eight innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez delivered his longest outing of the season and needed only 98 pitches to get there. He generated 10 groundball outs to pair with his seven strikeouts, with the lone run he surrendered coming on a solo home run by Taylor Trammell. Though soured by an eight-run outing on June 12, Marquez has allowed only 12 earned runs across last 45 innings of work -- spanning seven starts. Overall, he's maintained a 3.99 ERA with an 89:39 K:BB across 90.1 frames on the campaign.
Jun 17 2021Marquez (5-6) allowed one hit and three walks while striking out two over six scoreless innings to earn the win Thursday versus Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez got plenty of help, as C.J. Cron hit a grand slam in the first inning and Colorado never looked back. The right-hander still took care of business on the mound with his fifth quality start in his last six outings. The lone outlier was a nine-run (eight earned) disaster versus Cincinnati last week. Marquez has a 4.26 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 82:39 K:BB across 82.1 innings this year. He lines up for a favorable road start in Seattle next week.
Jun 12 2021Marquez (4-6) took the loss Saturday, coughing up nine runs (eight earned) on 12 hits and two walks over five-plus innings as the Rockies were downed 10-3 by the Reds. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ten of the 12 hits off Marquez were singles as the Reds peppered the Rockies into submission, and the right-hander tossed 93 pitches (58 strikes) before getting the hook with two on and nobody out in the sixth inning. He'll take a 4.60 ERA and 80:36 K:BB through 76.1 innings into his next outing.
Jun 6 2021Marquez (4-5) earned the win Sunday against the Athletics after tossing six innings of one-run ball, allowing four hits and a walk while fanning six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez notched his fourth straight quality start and has been pitching very well of late, allowing three earned runs and posting a 27:7 K:BB across 26 innings during that four-game span. The right-hander is scheduled to make his next start on the road against the Reds next weekend.
Jun 2 2021Marquez did not factor in the decision against Texas on Tuesday despite allowing one run on two hits and two walks while striking out seven over seven innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was excellent in the contest, throwing 57 of 88 pitches for strikes and holding the Rangers without an extra-base hit. The lone run against him came as the result of a walk, single and fielder's choice in the fourth inning. Over his past three starts, Marquez has allowed only two runs and has posted a 21:6 K:BB across 20 innings. His next start is tentatively scheduled to come against Oakland at home on Sunday.
May 27 2021Marquez (3-5) was charged with the loss during the first end of Thursday's twin bill against the Mets after allowing one run on three hits and a walk while striking out six across six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez turned in a solid outing, blanking the Mets until the third inning when he gave up a leadoff home run to Jose Peraza. That would be the only damage of the day for the 26-year-old, who got strapped with an unfortunate loss after his teammates failed to provide any run support. The right-hander will look to continue improving upon a 4.47 ERA and 1.49 WHIP during his next project start Tuesday against Texas.
May 26 2021Marquez won't start as scheduled Wednesday against the Mets since the game was postponed due to inclement weather. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Thursday, so Marquez figures to start one of those contests for the Rockies.
May 21 2021Marquez (3-4) pitched seven scoreless innings on four hits and three walks while striking out eight across seven innings, earning the win over the Diamondbacks on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez tied his longest start this season, tossing seven scoreless innings. It was his first scoreless outing of the season. His start is even more notable that it came at Coors Field, which is the hardest park to pitch in. The 26-year-old's last start at home was a disaster, surrendering eight runs without making it out of the first inning. He has a 4.82 ERA and 1.59 WHIP with a 1.87 K/BB in 52.1 innings.
May 14 2021Marquez (2-4) earned the win over the Reds on Friday, allowing four runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out eight over six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This performance represented a huge step forward from Marquez's last home outing May 4. Marquez was knocked around for eight runs in just two-thirds of an inning in that May 4 start, and that is going to skew his ERA for a while to come. Marquez had not been great even before that blowup, but the strikeouts and groundballs are there. He remains a viable option in most formats when he's on the road.
May 9 2021Marquez (1-4) allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits and three walks over six innings Sunday, striking out six and taking a loss against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez wasn't at his best Sunday with a 1.50 WHIP over six innings, but it was much cleaner than his recent outings. The 26-year-old righty served up a solo shot to Nolan Arenado in the second inning and later watched Arenado score again after he reached base on an error. The Rockies couldn't get anything going at the dish against Adam Wainwright, so Marquez settled for his third consecutive loss. He'll carry a 5.49 ERA into next weekend's projected home start against the Reds.
May 4 2021Marquez (1-3) took the loss during Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Giants after giving up eight runs on six hits with two walks and one strikeout over two-thirds of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a complete disaster for the right-hander as he allowed the first six batters of the game to reach base while throwing only 17 of 36 pitches for strikes. Marquez had a 3.43 ERA through his first five starts of the season, but the 28:16 K:BB he posted during that stretch spelled trouble, and he's struggled in his past two outings with 12 runs allowed.
May 3 2021Marquez won't start Monday against San Francisco as the game has been postponed due to inclement weather. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Tuesday. Marquez will presumably start one of those games, though the Rockies have yet to announce which.
Apr 29 2021Marquez (1-2) was charged with the loss against San Francisco on Wednesday after allowing four runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five over four innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All four runs yielded by Marquez came in the second inning, when the Giants pounded out three hits and worked three walks while sending nine batters to the plate. The right-hander gave up only one hit outside of that frame, but the damage was enough to send him to his second loss. This performance marked the first time Marquez has allowed four runs this season, and it tied for his shortest outing of the campaign. Though the veteran has racked up 33 strikeouts over 32.2 innings, he's also issued 19 walks, contributing to an untidy 1.47 WHIP. He'll next take the mound Monday in a rematch versus the Giants, this time at home.
Apr 23 2021Marquez hurled six innings against Philadelphia on Friday, allowing two runs on six hits and three walks while striking out eight. He did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez yielded a single run in the second and fourth frames but was mostly in control throughout the contest. He induced an impressive 24 swinging strikes and finished with a season-high eight punchouts. The right-hander has enjoyed a steady beginning to the campaign, racking up three quality starts across five outings and posting a 28:16 K:BB along with a 3.45 ERA over 28.2 innings despite making all but one of his appearances at Coors Field. Marquez's next start is scheduled for Wednesday at San Francisco.
Apr 17 2021Marquez (1-1) picked up the win in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets as the Rockies cruised to a 7-2 victory, allowing two runs on two hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander gave the Colorado bullpen a break, going the distance on an efficient 87 pitches (53 strikes) for his second quality start of the season. Marquez will take a 3.57 ERA and 20:13 K:BB through 22.2 innings into his next outing Friday at home against the Phillies.
Apr 11 2021Marquez (0-1) allowed three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out seven over 5.2 innings of work in a loss to the Giants on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The righty was one out away from recording a quality start as he failed to escape the sixth inning. The 26-year-old threw only 60 of his 97 pitches for strikes, with his final earned run allowed being on a homer to Brandon Belt in the sixth. Marquez is still looking to find his groove this season and his next opportunity to take the rubber will be on Saturday against the Mets.
Apr 7 2021Marquez tossed six innings against Arizona on Tuesday, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five. He did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez breezed through four scoreless innings before faltering near the end of his outing, allowing a run in the fifth frame and two more in the sixth. Still, it was a positive outing overall for the right-hander given the ballpark and the fact that he was able to notch a quality start. Marquez will toe the mound again Sunday when he faces the Giants in San Francisco.
Mar 28 2021Manager Bud Black named Marquez the starter for Opening Day against the Dodgers on Thursday, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not much of a surprise the 26-year-old will start Opening Day for Colorado, but it's now been confirmed by the team. Marquez started 13 games for the Rockies in 2020 and posted a 3.75 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 73:25 K:BB across 81.2 innings.
Mar 22 2021Marquez allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four over five innings during Monday's spring win over the Rangers. He didn't factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez had a strong spring debut this year but has given up at least three runs in each of his last three outings. The right-hander has had issues with command during his Cactus League starts but still projects as the team's Opening Day starter in 2021. "This spring training is kind of weird with my delivery, so I'm trying to find that point," Marquez told Thomas Harding of MLB.com. "I think I'm getting closer." Marquez should have one more spring tune-up prior to the regular season.
Mar 18 2021Marquez allowed three runs on six hits and no walks while striking out six over five innings in Wednesday's spring loss to the Giants. He didn't factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez allowed two runs to cross the plate in the top of the first inning Wednesday, but he settled down over the rest of his outing and gave up just one more run in the fourth frame. The right-hander has allowed seven runs (six earned) on 15 hits and four walks while striking out 10 over 11 innings during his first three starts of spring training. Despite his recent struggles, Marquez is a strong candidate to serve as the Opening Day starter for the Rockies in 2021.
Mar 13 2021Marquez allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits and three walks while striking out three over three innings in Friday's spring loss to the Giants. He didn't factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez was expected to throw four innings against San Francisco, but he struggled to get loose Friday during a somewhat chilly day in Arizona. He struggled to limit production after tossing three scoreless frames in his spring debut. The right-hander had issues with his fastball location during the rough start, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. "I don't mind the weather because the beginning of the season is going to be cold in Denver," Marquez told Harding. "I didn't feel really loose. Whether it was the weather, I don't know. I have to make an adjustment. It didn't work out." Marquez should serve as the Opening Day starter for Colorado and will have just under three weeks to turn things around before the start of the regular season.
Mar 7 2021Marquez allowed three hits and one walk while striking out one over three scoreless innings in Sunday's spring win over the White Sox. He didn't factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez made his spring debut against Chicago on Sunday and allowed baserunners in each of his three innings, but he didn't encounter many issues during his scoreless outing. The right-hander wants to focus on making his pitches from the stretch going forward this spring, but he had a strong start to Cactus League play Sunday. Assuming he continues to pitch well in spring training, Marquez will likely serve as the Opening Day starter for the Rockies.
Sep 27 2020Marquez (4-6) earned the win Saturday against Arizona after allowing three runs (none earned) on five hits and one walk while fanning seven across seven innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez ended the season on a strong note, allowing two or fewer earned runs in four of five September starts while notching a quality start in each one of those contests. The 25-year-old right-hander ended the campaign with a career-best 3.75 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP in 81.2 innings across 13 starts. He has posted a WHIP under the 1.30 mark in three straight seasons.
Sep 21 2020Marquez (3-6) allowed one run on five hits and a walks while striking out three over six innings in a win over the Giants on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The only run against Marquez came in the fifth inning on a Donovan Solano single. Other than that, the right-hander was able to produce his fourth straight quality start. Marquez has a 4.10 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 66:24 K:BB in 74.2 innings this year. He's expected to make his last start of the regular season Saturday in Arizona.
Sep 16 2020Marquez (2-6) took the loss Wednesday against the A's after giving up three runs on six hits with six strikeouts and four walks over 6.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old certainly wasn't at his best Wednesday as he set a season high with four walks, but he battled and kept Colorado in the game despite minimal offense. Marquez has a 4.33 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 63:23 K:BB across 68.2 innings and lines up to pitch Monday at San Francisco.
Sep 13 2020Marquez will start Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Initial reports stated that the Rockies planned to take advantage of Monday's day off to push Marquez up in the rotation, but he'll remain in his original spot Wednesday. The right-hander has settled for no-decisions in his past two starts as he allowed two runs over seven innings in each of those outings.
Sep 11 2020Marquez allowed two runs on six hits and a walk over seven innings Friday versus the Angels. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez had allowed 15 runs over 11 innings in his last two home starts, but he was significantly better Friday. He exited the game with a lead, but Mychal Givens allowed a game-tying solo shot to Jared Walsh in the eighth, denying Marquez the win. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 4.35 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 57 strikeouts across 62 innings this season. Marquez hasn't notched a win in his last seven outings, a trend he'll try to change at home Wednesday versus the Athletics.
Sep 5 2020Marquez completed seven innings against the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out five. He did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez was dinged for two runs in the fifth inning but otherwise kept Los Angeles off the scoreboard in the effective outing. After rattling off four consecutive quality starts between July 29 and Aug. 15, the right-hander struggled in his three subsequent outings, allowing 18 earned runs over 16 innings and picking up two losses. Though he was kept out of the win column Saturday, the start could turn the tide back in a positive direction for Marquez as he looks to put together a strong September. His next start will be at home against the Angels on Friday.
Sep 1 2020Marquez (2-5) was tagged with the loss Monday against the Padres. He allowed five runs on eight hits and two walks while fanning seven across six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez pitched past the fifth inning for the first time since Aug. 15, but his winless streak extended to five outings regardless as he couldn't contain the red-hot Padres offense. Marquez has gone 0-4 with a 6.83 ERA in his last five outings.
Aug 26 2020Marquez didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's game between the Rockies and the Diamondbacks. He allowed three runs on six hits -- including two home runs -- and three walks while fanning five across five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez began the season allowing one run in each of his first two starts and, even though he has allowed multiple runs in each of his last five outings, his numbers are inflated by an Aug. 20 performance against Houston when he allowed 10 runs across five innings. He has allowed three or fewer runs in each of his remaining six starts this season, posting a 2.68 ERA in 37 innings when removing that ugly outing against the Astros.
Aug 20 2020Marquez (2-4) allowed 10 earned runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out five across five innings to take the loss Thursday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez put together three scoreless innings, but was touched up for five earned runs in each of the other two frames. He allowed only one home run -- a three run shot to Abraham Toro -- but surrendered seven singles in all. With the tough home outing, Marquez's ERA ballooned from 2.25 to 4.38. He'll look to bounce back in his next start, currently projected to come at Arizona on Tuesday.
Aug 15 2020Marquez (2-3) gave up three runs (two earned) on nine hits and two walks while striking out three over six innings in a loss to the Rangers on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez allowed the leadoff batter to reach base in four of his six innings Saturday, He was fairly generous with baserunners in general -- his combined 11 hits and walks were the most he's allowed in his five starts this season. The right-hander has a 2.25 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with 30 strikeouts in 32 innings. He'll look to avoid a third-straight loss when he faces the Astros on Thursday.
Aug 9 2020Marquez (2-2) allowed five runs (two earned) on six hits and a walk across seven innings Sunday, striking out four and taking the loss against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez's two earned runs allowed came from a two-run shot by Dylan Moore in the first inning. He cruised until the seventh inning when a fielding error led to three unearned runs scoring in the frame. Fortunately for Marquez, he still owns a 2.08 ERA and 27:6 K:BB. He'll get a home matchup against the Rangers on Saturday for his next start.
Aug 4 2020Marquez (2-1) earned the win over San Francisco on Tuesday, hurling 7.1 innings and allowing two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out nine. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez entered the game having allowed only two runs over 11.2 innings, and he began the contest with four shutout frames. The Giants touched Marquez for two runs in the fifth inning, but he went otherwise unscathed to emerge with his second win of the campaign. The right-hander lived up to his billing as the staff ace with a strong performance, tossing 74 of 101 pitches for strikes and registering a season-high nine strikeouts. Marquez has registered a shiny 1.89 ERA and 23:5 K:BB through three starts covering 19 innings. He'll head to Seattle to face the Mariners in his next scheduled start Sunday.
Jul 29 2020Marquez (1-1) earned the win Wednesday at Oakland after allowing one run on four hits and one walk while striking out eight over six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander surrendered a solo homer to Matt Chapman during the opening frame, but he otherwise kept the A's off the board Wednesday. Marquez is off to a strong start in 2020 with 14 strikeouts and only six hits and two runs allowed through 11.2 innings. He next lines up to take the mound against the Giants early next week.
Jul 26 2020Marquez will start Wednesday's game in Oakland on normal rest, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rockies will skip the fifth spot in the rotation to allow Marquez to pitch on normal rest. The key takeaway is that fantasy managers can deploy Marquez next week without fear of him pitching in Coors Field.
Jul 24 2020Marquez (0-1) was tagged with the loss during Friday's 1-0 defeat against the Rangers. He gave up one run on two hits and three walks while fanning six across 5.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez came just one out short of posting a quality start and surrendered the only run of the game on a double to Rougned Odor in the bottom of the sixth. Marquez, who posted a 4.76 ERA in 2019, is scheduled to make his next start July 29 on the road against the Athletics.
Jul 20 2020Manager Bud Black confirmed Monday that Marquez will start the Rockies' Opening Day game Friday against the Rangers, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Black had strongly hinted earlier in camp that Marquez would get the nod for the season opener in Arlington, but Monday's announcement makes the decision official. The 25-year-old dealt with right arm inflammation in 2019 that shut him down for the final month of the season, but he was fully healthy during spring and summer work. Despite the injury, the right-hander pitched a team-leading 174 innings, and his 6.21 innings per start ranked 15th among qualified starters.
Jul 8 2020Manager Bud Black "strongly hinted" Wednesday that Marquez will start the Rockies' Opening Day game July 24 in Texas versus the Rangers, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Colorado never formally announced an Opening Day starter before MLB went on hiatus in mid-March, but Marquez was always viewed as the odds-on favorite for the nod after leading all Rockies starters in innings (174), strikeout rate (24.3 percent) and xFIP (3.54) in 2019. Marquez's overall numbers were marred by pitching at altitude at Coors Field (6.26 ERA in 73.1 innings at home), but he'll at least benefit from making his first 2020 start on the road in the inaugural game at Globe Life Field, which is expected to play more pitcher-friendly than its predecessor, Globe Life Park in Arlington.
Mar 24 2020Marquez is a lock for the rotation and felt healthy throughout spring training, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez's role was never in doubt, though he will be relied upon to serve as the team's ace. The Rockies have not yet announced a starter for Opening Day, however, Marquez would seem to be the favorite for the honor. He looked sharp in his spring training work, racking up six strikeouts in six innings.
Feb 27 2020Marquez is scheduled to start Sunday's Cactus League game against the Angels, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez will be making his debut in the Rockies' ninth game of spring training after the club elected to slow play him due to his 2019 season ending early due to a case of right arm inflammation. By all accounts, the injury didn't impact Marquez's training over the offseason, so he should be on track to handle a normal starter's workload once Opening Day arrives. A hot finish to the 2018 campaign escalated Marquez's draft price last spring, but he'll come at more of a discount in 2020 after seeing his ERA increase by nearly a run (to 4.76) from the year prior before finishing last season on the shelf.
Feb 16 2020Marquez (arm) was spotted throwing off the mound during Sunday's workout session, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marquez didn't pitch after Aug. 22 last season on account of right arm inflammation, but the Rockies were likely just taking extra precaution with the 24-year-old while the team was firmly out of the mix for playoff contention. The fact that Marquez isn't facing any limitations at the beginning of the spring indicates that he'll be ready to handle a normal throwing progression as he prepares for Opening Day. Assuming he's not sidetracked by any major health issues in 2020, Marquez should be a bankable strikeout-per-inning pitcher, though calling Coors Field his home park will continue to put his ratios at risk.
Sep 2 2019Manager Bud Black said Marquez (arm) has an "outside chance of pitching again" this season, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Aug 26 2019The Rockies are deciding whether to shut Marquez (arm) down for the rest of the season, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Aug 22 2019Marquez allowed four earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four across six innings Thursday against the Cardinals. He did not factor into the decision.
Aug 17 2019Marquez (12-5) struck out eight while allowing two runs off five hits and one walk over five innings as he received the win Saturday against the Marlins.
Aug 11 2019Marquez (11-5) struck out nine while allowing three runs on five hits with two walks across eight innings to earn a victory against the Padres on Sunday.
Aug 6 2019Marquez went five innings in a no-decision against the Astros on Tuesday, giving up five earned runs on eight hits, striking out four and walking none as the Rockies
Jul 31 2019Marquez was removed from Wednesday's game against the Dodgers due to "full body cramping," Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Jul 26 2019Marquez (10-5) secured the win after allowing two runs on five while striking out seven over seven innings Friday against the Reds.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 21 2019Marquez (9-5) allowed two runs on three hits with two walks and five strikeouts across seven innings while earning a victory against the Yankees on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 15 2019Marquez (8-5) allowed 11 runs on 11 hits with no walks and three strikeouts across 2.2 innings while taking a loss against the Giants in the first game of a doubleheader Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 7 2019Marquez (8-4) tossed six innings against the Diamondbacks on Sunday, allowing five runs (four earned) on six hits and one walk while striking out five in a losing effort.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 3 2019Marquez didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 9-8 loss to the Astros, giving up five runs (four earned) on eight hits and a walk over six innings while striking out seven.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 26 2019Marquez (8-3) picked up the win in Wednesday's 6-3 victory over the Giants, allowing three runs (two earned) on seven hits and two walks over five innings while striking out two.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 21 2019Marquez allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits while striking out eight over eight innings in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Dodgers. He did not factor in the decision.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 16 2019Marquez (7-3) picked up the win in Saturday's 14-8 slugfest over the Padres, surrendering seven runs on 10 hits and four walks over 5.2 innings while striking out eight.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 10 2019Marquez didn't factor into the decision against the Cubs on Monday, giving up four earned runs on five hits over six innings, striking out seven and walking two as the Rockies eventually prevailed 6-5.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 5 2019Marquez (6-3) allowed eight earned runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out five across 5.1 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Cubs.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 31 2019Marquez (6-2) picked up the win in Friday's 13-6 rout of the Blue Jays, giving up two runs on six hits and three walks over seven innings while striking out seven.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 26 2019Marquez gave up four runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out four through 6.1 innings in a no-decision against the Orioles on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 21 2019Marquez (5-2) picked up the win against the Pirates on Tuesday, giving up three hits over eight shutout innings, striking out seven and walking one as the Rockies bagged a 5-0 victory.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 15 2019Marquez pitched 6.1 innings, allowing five runs on 10 hits while striking out six in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Red Sox. He did not factor in the decision.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 11 2019Marquez (4-2) picked up the win in Friday's 12-2 rout of the Padres, allowing two runs on 10 hits over 5.2 innings while striking out seven.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 22 2018The Rockies placed Marquez on the paternity leave list Sunday, MLB.com reports.Marquez will be away from the team for up to three days while he awaits the birth of his child. The Rockies have off Monday before starting a two-game set in Houston on Tuesday, but since Marquez wasn't scheduled to pitch in either contest, his absence won't force the team to alter its rotation plans. Marquez is expected to make his next start in Friday's series opener against the Athletics.
Jul 21 2018Marquez threw five innings in a no-decision against the Diamondbacks on Friday, giving up six runs (five earned) on eight hits, striking out six and walking three in Colorado's 11-10 victoryMarquez had won his last three starts coming into this contest, but he wasn't able to extend the streak as the Diamondbacks lineup knocked him around and forced him to use 101 pitches to get through his five innings. He's now sporting an even 5.00 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP to go along with a 112:40 K:BB in 108 innings this season.
Jul 11 2018Marquez (8-8) allowed two runs on five hits and two walks and struck out eight through six innings in a win over the Diamondbacks.The Rockies piled 19 runs on the Diamondbacks, including nine in the first two frames, so Marquez was able to cruise to a victory. He even helped his cause, as he went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI, including his first home run. He induced 13 swinging strikes and nine groundballs as well to pull together a brilliant all-around performance. Marquez will take just a 4.81 ERA into the All-Star break, but he ended the first half on a strong note with three consecutive victories, all quality starts.
Jul 6 2018Marquez (7-8) got the win against Seattle on Friday, giving up one earned run on five hits over six innings, striking out five and walking none in Colorado's 7-1 victory.This was a second straight solid outing from the 23-year-old righty, who lowered his ERA to 4.92 and his WHIP to 1.40 while also picking up his seventh win of the season. Those ratios aren't eye-popping, and he'd been in a rough stretch of five straight outings with at least four earned runs prior to his last two starts, so it's probably best to wait and see if he can keep this up before getting too bullish on his fantasy prospects. He'll have the Diamondbacks next in a home matchup on Wednesday.
Jun 30 2018Marquez (6-8) earned the win over the Dodgers on Saturday by throwing eight innings of one-run ball, allowing two hits and striking out nine. He started the game with five perfect frames.An Enrique Hernandez homer to lead off the sixth marked an abrupt end to his bid for a perfect game, but Marquez persevered and, to display how dominant he was, hit 99.9 mph on a fastball in the eighth. Marquez sports a 1.89 ERA in three starts at typically pitcher-friendly Chavez Ravine and deserves streamer consideration for many mixed fantasy leagues when he ventures away from Coors Field (3.07 road ERA this year, 4.18 career). Unfortunately, his next turn lines up as a home assignment against the Giants on Wednesday.
Jun 24 2018Marquez (5-8) allowed six runs (five earned) in 3.1 innings Sunday, giving up nine hits and three walks in a 8-5 loss to Miami. He allowed a home run and struck out six.June can't end fast enough for Marquez, who has now allowed 25 runs (24 earned) in just 25.1 innings this month. His ERA has jumped from 4.21 to 5.53 during this abysmal stretch. Marquez owns a 5-8 record with an 84:35 K:BB in 83 innings this season. He'll try to end June on a good note next Saturday against the Dodgers.
Jun 20 2018Marquez (5-7) got the win Tuesday, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings against the Mets.The Rockies offense staked Marquez out to an 8-2 lead through three -- and 9-2 through four -- allowing him to coast relatively easily for his first win since May. Though Tuesday's outing was a step in the right direction, the 23-year-old has struggled mightily since the calendar flipped to June. He's allowed at least four runs in all four starts, sporting a 7.77 ERA with seven homers allowed in 22 innings. He'll get a chance to get back on track Sunday against the Marlins.
Jun 14 2018Marquez (4-7) was saddled with the loss Thursday after giving up six runs on seven hits and two walks across six innings against the Phillies. He struck out eight.His command was solid, but Marquez was lit up in this road assignment, which dinged the 2.06 road ERA he held heading into this outing. He allowed a solo homer to Rhys Hoskins in the first and Nick Williams in the second. He then yielded an RBI double in the sixth and was charged with three of four tallies Philadelphia plated in the seventh. The struggling Mets will travel to Coors Field on Tuesday for Marquez's next tentative assignment, though his 7.71 home ERA doesn't offer a positive outlook.
Jun 8 2018Marquez (4-6) took the loss against the Diamondbacks on Friday, giving up five earned runs on six hits over four innings, striking out four and walking one as the Rockies fell 9-4.Marquez had put together a solid run of three consecutive starts that saw him give up just four earned runs over 19 innings with a 19:7 K:BB from May 15-27, but he's given up nine earned over his two starts and 10 innings since, bringing his ERA up to 4.79 and his WHIP to 1.48 on the season. He has a few solid stat lines to his name over his first 13 starts, and his 66 strikeouts over his 67.2 innings are a respectable total, but Marquez has been too erratic to this point in the season for him to be deployed with much confidence for fantasy purposes.
Jun 3 2018Marquez didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 12-4 loss to the Dodgers, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks over six innings while striking out eight.The 23-year-old tied his season high in strikeouts while throwing 71 of 114 pitches for strikes and generating 17 swinging strikes, a very impressive number for a start at Coors Field. Marquez will take a 4.38 ERA into his next outing Friday at home against the Diamondbacks.
May 27 2018Marquez (4-5) allowed one earned run on five hits while walking two and striking out six across seven innings to earn the win Sunday against the Reds.Marquez entered Sunday's start with a 10.34 ERA in four home starts this season, but turned in a gem against the Reds. The only run he allowed came after back-to-back doubles by Joey Votto and Scooter Gennett in the first inning. After that, he didn't allow any extra-base hits and had three innings without allowing a baserunner. While this start doesn't make him trustworthy at home, Marquez finally flashed the potential to improve his results at Coors Field.
May 22 2018Marquez (3-5) held the Dodgers to a run on two hits and two walks with five strikeouts through seven innings to pick up the win Monday.Marquez had his best start of the season Monday night, as he completed seven innings for the first time in 10 outings. Away from Coors Field, Marquez has been fantastic, as he hasn't allowed more than two earned runs in six road starts. Avoid him at Coors Field, where he has had starts of five, six and seven earned runs allowed each, and you're golden. Unfortunately, Marquez's next scheduled start will be in Colorado on Sunday, where he'll face the Reds.
May 15 2018Marquez (2-5) took the loss against the Padres on Tuesday, allowing two earned runs on six hits over five innings. He struck out five and issued one walk.The Rockies' offense continued to struggle Tuesday as Padres' starter Jordan Lyles took a perfect game into the eighth inning, saddling Marquez with the loss. The 23-year-old gave up two hits -- including a two-run home run to Eric Hosmer -- and had only one clean inning, but managed to limit the damage to only two runs. Marquez has an unattractive 5.15 ERA and 1.65 WHIP with 43 strikeouts across 43.2 innings and is his next start is currently scheduled to come against the Dodgers on Monday.
May 10 2018Marquez (2-4) allowed five earned runs on 12 hits while walking three and striking out three across 4.2 innings to take the loss Thursday against the Brewers.Marquez allowed a leadoff home run to Lorenzo Cain on the first pitch of the game, setting the tone for the rest of the start. He was in trouble for much of the start, and rarely escaped without allowing damage to his ratios. He has shown heavy splits early in the season, allowing 18 earned runs in 15.2 innings pitched at home this season. There is some hope this can improve as the season goes on based on the 4.59 ERA he managed at home last season, but he cannot be trusted there for now.
May 5 2018Marquez (2-3) picked up the win over the Mets on Friday, allowing two runs on six hits over six innings while striking out eight.The right-hander was sharp in the road outing, throwing 69 of 105 pitches for strikes en route to his third quality start in his last four trips to the mound. Marquez's 4.76 ERA is a product of calling Coors Field home, but his 35:16 K:BB in 34 innings is solid. He'll try to keep his momentum going Thursday at home against the Brewers.
Apr 29 2018Marquez (1-3) took the loss against the Marlins on Saturday, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and three walks over six innings while striking out six.The right-hander threw 70 of 113 pitches for strikes in recording his second quality start of the season. Marquez's 5.46 ERA and 1.58 WHIP are far from useful for fantasy purposes, but he'll try to keep whittling them down in his next start Friday on the road against the Mets.
Apr 22 2018Marquez (1-2) allowed six earned runs on eight hits while walking one and striking out five across 3.1 innings to take the loss Sunday against the Cubs.Though he didn't allow many big hits, the Cubs were consistently able to string together singles against Marquez with the result being his ugly line. Though he hadn't had big splits pitching at Coors Field versus on the road in the past, he has been rocked for 13 earned runs in 11 innings pitched at home to begin the campaign. That comes in comparison to his road outings in which he has allowed just two earned runs across 11 innings. He strikes out enough batters to be an under the radar streaming option on the road, but he cannot be trusted in home starts.
Apr 16 2018Marquez (1-1) allowed two runs on two hits and two walk across six innings en route to a win Monday against the Pirates. He struck out six.Marquez threw first-pitch strikes to 16 of 22 batters and induced 12 swinging strikes as he notched a season high in punchouts. He faded just a bit, allowing a run in both the fifth and sixth innings, but he still delivered a quality start and earned his first win as the bullpen held the lead. Marquez was shelled in his second start of the season, but he's posted a 1.28 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP over his other three outings. He'll look to build on this performance Sunday against the Cubs.
Apr 11 2018Marquez threw three scoreless innings but was ejected after a benches-clearing brawl and was left with a no-decision Wednesday against the Rockies.Marquez got involved in the fracas after Luis Perdomo nearly hit Nolan Arenado with a pitch and threw a towel. It doesn't sound like something that would warrant a suspension, but expect some kind of disciplinary review after any sort of large-scale brawl like this. Marquez was pitching excellently until that point, as he struck out four and had allowed just one hit on 39 pitches through the three frames.
Apr 6 2018Marquez (0-1) took the loss against the Braves on Friday, coughing up seven runs on seven hits and six walks over 4.2 innings while striking out two.He couldn't find the strike zone on a cold and blustery day at Coors Field, and when he did throw a strike the Braves hitters turned it around with authority -- four of the seven hits Marquez gave up went for extra bases, including Ozzie Albies' first-inning solo shot. The young right-hander has a disturbing 6:10 K:BB through his first 9.2 innings this season, but it should be noted that control was not an issue for him in the minors. Marquez will look to rebound Wednesday at home against the Padres.
Mar 31 2018Marquez allowed one unearned run on four hits and four walks over five innings Saturday while striking out four, but he came away with a no-decision in a 2-1 win over the Diamondbacks.The right-hander threw 55 of 89 pitches for strikes, and while his control wasn't at its sharpest Marquez was able to limit the damage. The 23-year-old posted a 147:49 K:BB in 162 big-league innings last season, so expect better numbers in that department once he settles into the rhythm of the season. Marquez will next take the mound Friday at home against the Braves.
Mar 29 2018Marquez will start the Rockies' third game of the season against the Diamondbacks.The right-hander spent much of spring training working to incorporate his offspeed offerings -- specifically a changeup and a slider -- which may have led to some unsightly Cactus League numbers. Marquez gave up 12 runs and five walks in 11 spring innings, though he did strike out 13 hitters in that span. He still figures to be a mainstay of the Rockies' rotation this season, currently lining up to take on Zack Greinke in the final game of the opening series.
Mar 20 2018Marquez has been working on incorporating his changeup and slider more often during spring training, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.After Marquez's last outing, he noted that his changeup is close to being where he wants it to be for the regular season. Last year he relied primarily on his top two pitches, a 95-mph fastball and a curveball that serves as his swing-and-miss pitch. It's important to note that he is working on his changeup and slider for two reasons. First, the addition of a third quality pitch to his repertoire would obviously result in more success in 2018. Additionally, it also can help explain why he has been hit around so much this spring -- he's not relying on his top weapons. Marquez built up his pitch count to 71 in a game earlier this spring, so he should be set to go fairly deep into games early this season.
Feb 20 2018Marquez is a favorite to land a rotation spot out of spring training, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.Heading into the spring, there are essentially seven pitchers vying for five rotation spots. Jon Gray, Chad Bettis and Tyler Anderson are the closest to being "sure things," but Marquez is arguably the next in line for a starting role. The 22-year-old posted a 4.39 ERA with an 8.2 K/9, and managed to be the only Colorado rookie still in the rotation by the end of 2017. Kyle Freeland, Jeff Hoffman and Antonio Senzatela are also set to compete for back-end rotation spots, but it will likely take major struggles or an injury to supplant Marquez from his standing in the starting pitching staff.
Sep 30 2017Marquez allowed three runs on six hits and a walk over six innings in Saturday's no-decision against the Dodgers.Marquez only managed to record two strikeouts in Saturday's effort. One of the hits that Marquez gave up Saturday was a home run, which is a problem that's lingered this season as he entered Saturday's game with a 1.4 HR/9. While pitching in Coors Field could certainly play a factor, this issue followed Marquez on the road, as he owns a 1.1 HR/9 when away from home. He'll finish his first full season in the majors with an 11-7 record, 4.39 ERA, and 1.38 WHIP that he built over 29 starts.
Sep 24 2017Marquez (11-7) earned the victory Sunday, allowing two earned runs on five hits across five innings to the Padres. He also struck out three and walked three the 8-4 win.It's the first win since Aug. 18 for Marquez, who went 0-2 with four no-decisions during that span. The 22-year-old now owns a 145:48 K:BB to go with a 4.38 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in his first full big-league campaign. Marquez is scheduled to make one more start Saturday against the visiting Dodgers before potentially turning his focus to the playoffs, should the Rockies hang on to the second wild card spot.
Sep 20 2017Marquez allowed three runs on eight hits and a walk over six innings Tuesday while striking out five but didn't factor into the decision in a 4-3 loss to the Giants.It's the rookie righty's first quality start in four outings and he's been showing signs of fatigue in September, posting a 5.95 ERA and 1.78 WHIP on the month. With the Rockies clinging to a one-game lead over the Brewers for the second wild-card spot in the NL, however, the team can't afford to give Marquez any extra rest. He'll next take the mound Sunday in San Diego.
Sep 14 2017Marquez (10-7) took the loss against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, allowing four runs on 11 hits over 3.2 innings while striking out only one.The 22-year-old didn't have a feel for his breaking pitches, forcing him to rely on a fastball that Arizona hitters quickly began squaring up. Perhaps the only silver lining to this outing was the fact that Marquez kept the ball in the park, the first time he hasn't allowed a homer in his last seven starts. He'll get a much better matchup in his next outing Tuesday on the road against the Giants.
Sep 9 2017Marquez gave up four runs (two earned) on six hits and three walks over four innings Friday while striking out two, but he came away with a no-decision in a 5-4 win over the Dodgers.All four runs scored in the first inning, as a DJ LeMahieu error extended the frame after a two-run homer by Justin Turner. Marquez threw 52 of 84 pitches for strikes before getting the hook, but the Rockies were able to take him off the hook for his seventh loss thanks in large part to a two-run double by Raimel Tapia, who pinch hit for Marquez in the fifth. The right-hander faces a tough task in his next outing Wednesday on the road against the Diamondbacks.
Sep 4 2017Marquez (10-6) gave up four runs on six hits and zero walks while striking out nine over six innings Sunday against the Diamondbacks. He was saddled with the loss.The rookie has maintained bat-missing stuff deep into his first full big-league season. He has now struck out 19 in 12.1 innings over his last two starts -- both in Coors Field. His 134 strikeouts (in 137.1 innings) and 10 wins have been useful in most formats, and his 4.26 ERA and 1.30 WHIP are fine ratios for a low-end fantasy starter, especially one who calls Colorado home. After throwing 166.2 innings last season, he sits at 147.1 total innings in 2017, and should be able to pitch without restrictions through the end of the season.
Aug 30 2017Marquez gave up three runs on seven hits and a walk over 6.1 innings Tuesday while striking out 10 but came away with a no-decision in a 7-3 win over the Tigers.The strikeouts tied his career high, which he set exactly a month ago in a win over the Nats. Marquez now has seven quality starts in nine second-half outings, producing a 3.93 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 58:15 K:BB in 55 innings over that stretch and making him a viable fantasy option even when taking the mound at Coors Field -- as he will be Monday against the lowly Giants.
Aug 24 2017Marquez gave up two runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out two over six innings in a no-decision against the Royals on Thursday.It goes down as a quality start, but Marquez was pretty fortunate in this one. The bases were clear for both long balls he surrendered, and the defense helped him out with two double plays. He hasn't been as lucky at home (4.50 ERA) and four of Marquez's seven remaining starts come at home, barring any significant changes to the rotation order. Among the three remaining road starts are matchups with the Dodgers and Diamondbacks.
Aug 18 2017Marquez (10-5) allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk with six strikeouts over 5.2 innings but still took home the win Friday against Milwaukee.Marquez gave up three homers, but he was able to use his pristine control to keep the bases clear and keep rallies from getting out of control. He has now allowed more than three runs in just one of his past nine starts, a stretch in which Marquez is a sharp 5-1.
Aug 14 2017Marquez (9-5) took the loss after allowing five runs on seven hits and one walk over 4.1 innings Sunday against the Marlins. He struck out four.Marquez had tossed six straight quality starts before getting knocked around Sunday and earning his first loss since June 26. In between losses, the rookie hurler compiled a solid 3.18 ERA and 47:13 K:BB in 45.1 innings (seven starts). He'll look to get back on track as he faces the Brewers on Friday.
Aug 8 2017Marquez tossed six shutout innings Tuesday, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out three, but came away with a no-decision in a 4-1 loss to Cleveland.Matched up against ace Corey Kluber, Marquez outdueled the 2014 AL Cy Young Award winner and was in position for the victory thanks to Charlie Blackmon's homer that led off the game, only for Greg Holland to blow the save in the ninth. Marquez has now provided the Rox with six straight quality starts, posting a 2.95 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 41:10 K:BB in 39.2 innings over that stretch. He'll look to make it seven straight Monday at home against the Braves.
Aug 3 2017Marquez allowed three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out five batters through six innings during Thursday's won over the Mets. He didn't factor into the decision.Marquez has now allowed three runs or fewer in each of his past six starts with 44 strikeouts through 39.1 innings -- and half those games have been at hitter-friendly Coors Field. The 22-year-old righty sports a serviceable 4.11 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 8.7 K/9 for the campaign, and it's worth noting that his 3.73 FIP suggests everything he's doing on the mound is sustainable. Marquez lines up for a difficult road start against Cleveland next.
Jul 29 2017Marquez (9-4) allowed two runs on three hits while striking out 10 to earn the win Saturday against the Nationals.Marquez held the Nats scoreless until he was touched up for a pair of runs in the sixth inning, but the offense provided him four runs, helping him earn his ninth win of the year. He's won four straight decisions while allowing three or fewer innings in each of his five July starts. In addition, he's fanned at least nine batters in three straight games, and he's been a rare Colorado starting pitcher to show consistent fantasy relevance. He'll make his next start Friday against the Phillies.
Jul 28 2017Marquez' scheduled start for Friday was postponed by rain, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.The inclement weather gives the right-hander another day of rest and means he will likely start the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals. Marquez will be looking to continue a strong streak of starts this month, as he owns a 3.56 ERA and 23 strikeouts over his last three outings, all wins.
Jul 23 2017Marquez (8-4) stymied the Pirates over seven frames Saturday, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks while fanning nine on his way to earning the victory.The first inning was really the only rough patch for the rookie hurler, as three batters reached in the frame before he settled down and retired 16 of the last 17 batters he faced. The only other blemish on Marquez's pitching record for the day was a solo home run allowed to Josh Bell in the fourth inning, but outside of that he dazzled the opposition, hurling 62 of his 97 offerings for strikes. The right-hander now possesses a three-start win streak, and he'll look to keep it going in his next start Friday in Washington.
Jul 17 2017Marquez (7-4) allowed three runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out nine over 6.2 innings during Monday's win over the Padres.Though Marquez did allow 10 baserunners, he was able to limit the Padres to just three runs en route to his sixth quality start of the season. The righty's nine punch-outs also tied his career high that he set in his previous matchup with the Padres on June 2. The 22-year-old will carry a 4.34 ERA into his upcoming start against the Pirates on Saturday.
Jul 14 2017Marquez will take the mound Monday against the Padres, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.With Colorado looking to manage Marquez's workload, the team was considering briefly moving him to the bullpen, but the 22-year-old will make another start out of the rotation. Nothing is set in stone -- the Rockies could easily place Marquez in the bullpen after his next scheduled start -- so fantasy owners should be wary of relying on him for innings moving forward.
Jul 9 2017Marquez could be briefly moved to the bullpen in an effort to manage his workload, Nick Groke of The Denver Post reports.The Rockies did the same thing with Antonio Senzatela, so a move such as this one is certainly not out of the realm of possibility. Plus, with Tyler Anderson (knee) and Chad Bettis (illness) both expected to return sometime in the month of August, reinforcements are close to being able to fill the void if Marquez were temporarily bumped from the rotation. Marquez currently holds a 4.36 ERA and a 7.9 K/9 in 76.1 innings pitched on the season.
Jul 7 2017Marquez (6-4) allowed just three runs on nine hits while striking out five batters through seven innings during Friday's win over the White Sox.Anytime a hurler holds an opponent to just three runs through seven at Coors Field it's a strong showing. Marquez's 4.36 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 7.9 K/9 aren't dominant numbers, but the 22-year-old righty is definitely on the fantasy radar. He's probably not a matchup-proof option, and Coors is a tough home venue, but Marquez also entered Friday's game with a solid 3.54 ERA through his past 10 outings.
Jul 3 2017Marquez allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six batters over 5.2 innings during Sunday's loss to Arizona. He didn't factor into the decision.Arizona owns a strong offense, and Chase Field is a hitter-friendly venue, so this was a solid outing from Marquez. He is fighting an uphill battle calling Coors Field home, and the Diamondbacks and Dodgers are two potent offenses that are in his division. There aren't going to be many soft matchups for Marquez going forward. Still, his 4.41 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 8.0 K/9 aren't crippling marks, so he's definitely an option to stream or utilize as a potential low-priced flier in daily contests. He projects to make his next start at home against the White Sox.
Jun 27 2017Marquez (5-4) allowed five runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two batters through just four innings during Monday's loss to San Francisco.Marquez has been a difficult hurler to peg this season, as he's spun a number of gems while mixing in a slew of duds. He's been better on the road with a 3.97 ERA compared to his 4.85 mark at Coors Field, but the righty has also held opponents to just three runs through 19.2 innings over his past three home starts. It's not out of the question to just accept that there's a wide range of outcomes, and view Marquez as a high-risk, high-reward option moving forward. He projects to make his next start against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field, which checks out as a daunting matchup.
Jun 24 2017Marquez will now start Monday's game against the Giants, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.Marquez will get an extra day of rest as Tyler Anderson, who was recently activated from the disabled list, is inserted into the rotation ahead of him. The move should prove to be favorable for the 22-year-old, as he now lines up against a Giants offense that has scored the fourth fewest runs of any team this season.
Jun 20 2017Marquez (5-3) allowed one run on four hits and two walks over six innings during Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Diamondbacks. He struck out three and received a no-decision.Marquez put together a strong outing in this tough division matchup against the Diamondbacks at Coors Field. The young righty ran into jams in the fourth and sixth innings, but was able to work around multiple baserunners to limit the Diamondbacks to just one run across both frames. The most encouraging aspect of his start may be the fact that Marquez was able to get through six innings of work for the first time since May 23 against the Phillies. He'll face another tough matchup in his upcoming scheduled start against the Dodgers on Sunday.
Jun 15 2017Marquez (5-3) gave up one run on four hits and a walk while striking out two over five-plus innings in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Pirates.He cruised through the first five innings, but after giving up back-to-back hits to open the sixth Marquez got the hook. The 22-year-old hasn't completed six innings in any of his last four outings and has only three quality starts in 10 trips to the mound this season, but he's still a viable streaming option thanks to a 3.24 ERA away from Coors Field. His next start, however, will come at home Tuesday against the dangerous Diamondbacks.
Jun 9 2017Marquez (4-3) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and three walks while striking out five over three innings to take a no-decision in Friday's 5-3 win over the Cubs.After getting an extra day of rest between starts due to a minor thumb bruise, Marquez labored through 80 pitches (49 strikes) but was able to avoid too much damage despite his control issues. The 22-year-old will take a 4.44 ERA into his next start Wednesday on the road against the Pirates.
Jun 7 2017Marquez will make his next scheduled start Friday against the Cubs, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.The young right-hander was initially tabbed for Thursday's start, but the Rockies will slide him back a day in order to allow the right thumb he bruised in his last start to heal one extra day. Nothing has come up suggesting that Marquez's availability for Friday is in jeopardy, which makes it likely that this switch is simply a precautionary measure. Tyler Chatwood will move up to fill in Thursday for the series opener in Chicago.
Jun 3 2017Marquez (4-3) got tagged for six runs on eight hits and a walk over five inning while striking out nine in Friday's 8-5 loss to the Padres.He was looking good until the fourth inning when he attempted to field a comebacker with his pitching hand. Marquez stayed in the game but wasn't as sharp afterwards, serving up a three-run homer to Austin Hedges two pitches later. Assuming there are no lingering issues with his hand, the right-hander will next take the mound Thursday on the road against the Cubs.
May 28 2017Marquez (4-2) pitched 5.2 innings, allowing two runs on eight hits and one walk, while striking out five in Sunday's 8-4 win over Colorado.Since being called up to replace an injured Jon Gray in the Colorado rotation, Marquez has been more than solid when it's his turn. He wasn't at his best against St. Louis, but he got out of a few early jams, and limited the Cardinals to just two runs to win his fourth straight start. During the win streak, the rookie hurler has an ERA of 1.46 and a WHIP of 1.176 over 24.2 innings. His next time out will be at sea level when the Rockies take on Clayton Richard and the Padres in San Diego.
May 24 2017Marquez (3-2) allowed one earned run on seven hits and three walks over six innings in a 8-2 win over Philadelphia on Tuesday. He struck out six and hit a batter.It was the third straight quality start for Marquez, who is quietly becoming a reliable starter for the Rockies. His fantasy value is limited so long as he pitches at Coors Field, but he is a solid streaming option for road starts with his 3.86 ERA and 1.34 WHIP. His next start will come Sunday at home against St. Louis.
May 18 2017Marquez (2-2) allowed just a single run on four hits and two walks while striking out three batters through five innings during Thursday's win over Minnesota.The 22-year-old tossed an eight-inning gem against the Cubs in his previous start, so this was an admirable follow up. Marquez's fantasy value is capped because Coors Field is his home park, but he's definitely a young hurler to keep tabs on. For the year, he sports a 4.34 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 7.5 K/9. Marquez projects to make a road start against Philadelphia next.
May 17 2017Marquez will start Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Twins.Marquez won't have his turn skipped in the rotation after Wednesday's rainout, as he's now scheduled to make his next start just a day later. He'll start the the first game while Kyle Freeland will toe the rubber for Game 2 of the doubleheader.
May 17 2017Marquez's scheduled start against the Twins on Wednesday was postponed, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.Given the game is already set to be played as a doubleheader Thursday, Marquez will likely just see his start pushed back a day, though that hasn't been confirmed yet. The 22-year-old currently owns a 4.88 ERA through four starts (24 innings) with the big club this season.
May 10 2017Marquez (1-2) dominated the Cubs over eight scoreless innings Wednesday, allowing just three hits and a walk while striking out eight.He even provided his own offense, driving in a pair of runs with a seventh-inning single. After he was tagged for 13 runs in his first 10 innings at Coors Field this year, it was hard to feel optimistic about Marquez heading into this start against an intimidating Cubs lineup. That's baseball -- shocking things happen, especially with promising young players like Marquez. The 22-year-old righty is still a work in progress, as his four starts this year demonstrate, but he also has evident upside and a solid road matchup against the Twins slated for Tuesday.