Elehuris Montero
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Jul 4 2024Montero cleared waivers Thursday and was sent outright to Triple-A Albuquerque. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero was DFA'd by the Rockies on Sunday after slashing .205/.267/.304 over 247 plate appearances, but he'll officially remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Until the 25-year-old is able to turn things around at the plate, he'll serve as organizational depth in the minor leagues.
Jun 30 2024The Rockies designated Montero for assignment Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After popping 11 home runs in 307 plate appearances with the Rockies in 2023 and securing an everyday role coming out of camp this spring, Montero looked to be an attractive late-round target in drafts. Unfortunately for his fantasy managers, Montero quickly fell out of favor, and he didn't show any signs of improvements after regaining playing time once injuries began to pile up for the Rockies. Even with Kris Bryant (oblique) still stuck on the 10-day injured list, the Rockies didn't have room for Montero as a backup option at first base or designated hitter with the team needing to clear a spot for catcher Elias Diaz's (calf) return from the IL. The 25-year-old Montero, who had posted a .474 OPS in June and a .205/.267/.304 slash line over 247 plate appearances on the season, has no minor-league options remaining, so he would need to be carried on the 26-man active roster if another team trades for him or claims him off waivers.
Jun 25 2024Montero is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It marks the fourth straight game that Montero has been out of the lineup, although he did make one pinch-hitting appearance over that stretch. The recent emergence of Michael Toglia has put the squeeze on Montero's playing time, and his .581 OPS hasn't helped, either.
Jun 18 2024Montero went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 11-9 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero has an extra-base hit and at least one RBI in each of his last three games. He began Tuesday's game on the bench but entered early after Charlie Blackmon (hamstring) exited the contest. Montero is at a middling .209/.274/.313 slash line with four homers, 27 RBI, 22 runs scored and 10 doubles over 62 contests this season, though he's hit just .167 (8-for-48) in June. If Blackmon misses additional time, that may allow Montero to be in the lineup more often, as his playing time has started to slip.
Jun 16 2024Montero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero will get a break for the series finale after he had started in each of the Rockies' last four games while going 2-for-13 with a double, two walks, two runs and one RBI. Though he's maintaining a lowly .554 OPS for the season, Montero could hold down a near-everyday role until the banged-up Rockies get some of their hitters back from the injured list.
Jun 15 2024Montero will play first base and bat cleanup Saturday against Pittsburgh, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Brenton Doyle (knee) was scratched from the lineup Saturday, and as a result Jake Cave will move to center field as Michael Toglia moves to right, opening up first base for Montero. Montero has just two hits in his last 23 at-bats and owns a .546 OPS on the year.
Jun 14 2024Montero is starting as the designated hitter and batting eighth for Friday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero was initially slated to begin Friday's game in the dugout, but he was inserted into the starting lineup after Jake Cave (undisclosed) was carted off the field during batting practice after being hit in the head by a line drive. Montero will face off against Pirates right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski.
Jun 10 2024Montero is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even with Kris Bryant (ribs), Sean Bouchard (ankle) and Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) recently joining Nolan Jones (knee) and Jordan Beck (hand) on the injured list, Montero still hasn't been able to maintain a regular spot in the Colorado lineup. He'll take a seat for the second day in a row, with his move to the bench coming after he had gotten off to a 3-for-27 start to June while striking out at a 39.3 percent clip. Recent Triple-A Albuquerque call-up Michael Toglia sported a hot bat during the Rockies' four-game weekend series split with the Cardinals and looks to have unseated Montero as the Rockies' preferred option at first base for the time being.
Jun 9 2024Montero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at St. Louis, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero started the previous six games but will take a seat Sunday after going 3-for-23 with nine strikeouts during that span. Michael Toglia will start at first base and bat seventh in the series finale versus the Cardinals.
Jun 2 2024Montero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero started the previous six games but will head to the bench Sunday after batting .167 during that span. Kris Bryant will shift to first base while Brendan Rodgers serves as the designated hitter and Alan Trejo starts at second base.
May 29 2024Montero went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run in Tuesday's 13-7 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero has made three straight starts since Jordan Beck (hand) landed on the injured list, with two of those starts coming against righties. He's been productive in that short span, driving in four and also scoring four runs. Montero will need to continue to hit to maintain playing time, but the absence of Beck creates the possibility of more regular plate appearances.
May 28 2024Montero went 1-for-3 with two RBI, a run scored and a walk in Monday's 8-6 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero had been limited to a short-side platoon role since the return of Kris Bryant from the injured list, but he's started both of Colorado's games since Jordan Beck (hand) landed on the shelf. Beck's absence allows the Rockies to play Charlie Blackmon in right field and shift Kris Bryant to designated hitter, opening first base for Montero. However, Jake Cave and Hunter Goodman also remain options for the Rockies in right field, so consistent plate appearances are far from assured for Montero.
May 22 2024Montero is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kris Bryant will make a second straight start at first base since his return from the injured list Tuesday, with Montero hitting the bench for both contests. The 25-year-old could still see regular playing time against left-handed pitching, but Montero looks like he'll be the odd man out of the lineup versus righties for now. Despite seeing everyday playing time for most of the season, Montero has disappointed with an underwhelming .582 OPS through 153 plate appearances.
May 14 2024Montero went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a run scored Monday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero returned to the lineup after a two-game absence where he sat in favor of Hunter Goodman. Montero has been in a significant slump, going just 7-for-36 with a 27 percent strikeout rate across 11 contests in May. It's possible he'll continue to lose at-bats to Goodman in the short term, and he will also face additional challenges for playing time when Kris Bryant (back) is able to return.
May 12 2024Montero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero's grasp on the everyday role at first base seems to be slipping, as he finds himself on the bench for the second day in a row. Hunter Goodman -- who went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 8-3 win -- will draw another start at first base at Montero's expense. Montero has gone 5-for-31 with one extra-base hit (a double) and a 31.3 percent strikeout rate over his last nine games.
May 11 2024Montero is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hunter Goodman is picking up the start at first base and batting eighth for the second time in six days. Montero is hitting .161 with 10 strikeouts and one walk in eight games this month.
May 8 2024Montero is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero will exit the starting nine for the first time since April 21, when he sat out the front end of a doubleheader with the Mariners. His move to the bench comes while he's fallen into a 3-for-23 slump at the dish over his last six games, though the Rockies haven't signaled that Montero's standing atop the depth chart at first base is in any jeopardy.
May 1 2024Montero went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Tuesday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero went yard in his first plate appearance of the game to tally his second homer of the season. After a slow start to the campaign from a results perspective, he has gone 8-for-31 with seven RBI and three runs scored across his last eight contests. Montero's production should continue to tick up as he has maintained a vastly improved 16.8 percent strikeout rate.
Apr 26 2024Montero went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk Thursday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero went 6-for-22 through the first six games of the Rockies' homestand, though all but one of those hits was a single. His lone extra-base knock came Thursday, which also marked the first home run of his season. Montero is batting only .233 through 82 plate appearances, but he has cut his strikeout rate to just 14.6 percent this season and has started 13 of the last 14 games.
Apr 24 2024Montero went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero tallied his first three-hit game of the season and his second multi-hit effort over a three-game span. His second-inning double was his first extra-base hit since April 12 and he also kickstarted a five-run fourth inning with a leadoff single and later walked with the bases loaded in the same frame. The 25-year-old is now slashing .242/.288/.273 with four RBI, three runs and a 5:11 BB:K in 73 plate appearances.
Apr 16 2024Montero is slashing .205/.265/.227 with zero home runs, two runs and two RBI through 13 games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has been playing regularly at first base and his 16.3 percent strikeout rate is a massive improvement over the 36.2 percent strikeout rate he logged in 85 games last year. It looks like his plate skills may have improved, but he may need to start producing soon in order to hold onto his starting role.
Apr 15 2024Montero was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero was initially slated to start at second base and bat fifth against Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola. Instead, Alan Trejo will draw the start at second base and bat ninth in the lineup.
Apr 9 2024Montero is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After sitting out Sunday against the Rays, Montero rejoined the starting lineup at first base for the series opener Monday, when he finished 0-for-3 with a sacrifice fly. He's had a slow start to the season, slashing .160/.241/.160 with one RBI and no extra-base hits over 29 plate appearances. Kris Bryant will start at first base Tuesday and hit fifth against Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly.
Apr 7 2024Montero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero will move to the bench for the series finale after going 2-for-8 between Friday's 10-7 win and Saturday's 8-6 loss. After sitting out Saturday while battling back tightness, Kris Bryant will make his return to the lineup Sunday in Montero's usual spot at designated hitter.
Apr 3 2024Montero is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero started the Rockies' first five games of the season but slashed just .143/.294/.143 with three walks and three strikeouts over those contests. He's on the bench Wednesday for the second day in a row and looks to be in danger of falling into a part-time role in the wake of his poor start to the season.
Apr 2 2024Montero is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero started each of the first five games this season, but he'll take a seat for the sixth contest. Charlie Blackmon will be in the designated hitter spot, Kris Bryant will play right field and Michael Toglia will handle first base.
Apr 1 2024Montero will serve as the Rockies' designated hitter and No. 8 batter in Monday's game against the Cubs, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero has now started each of the Rockies' first five games of the season, with three starts coming at DH and two at first base. Charlie Blackmon has been playing more right field than expected early on and Kris Bryant not being confined to first base has allowed Montero everyday at-bats thus far. He has just two hits, but a 3:3 K:BB is encouraging for a player who drew just 15 walks all of last season.
Mar 13 2024Montero may be forcing his way into the lineup with his performance this spring, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero is projected to be on the Opening Day roster, though his fit in the starting lineup is unclear. He'd likely gain at-bats at DH, which would in turn push Charlie Blackmon to the outfield while endangering Sean Bouchard's playing time. Montero has displayed a familiar profile this spring, as he's posted an impressive .333 ISO but is still striking out at a 27 percent clip.
Feb 29 2024Montero started at first base and went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Cubs, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero has shown intriguing power throughout his minor-league career and has flashed potential across 492 big-league plate appearances. He's gotten off to a strong start this spring, ripping two home runs across 13 plate appearances while striking out only twice. Montero likely has an advantage in the competition for a bench spot on the roster because he is out of minor-league options, though he could also push for at-bats at either first base or designated hitter if he continues to show well this spring.
Sep 30 2023Montero went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Friday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero made his lone hit of the day count, and he now has three home runs in his last four games. His strong hitting has extended further, as he's gone deep five times across 25 games in September. Importantly, he's also shown improved plate discipline by maintaining a 26.7 percent strikeout rate and 6.9 percent walk rate in that same span.
Sep 28 2023Montero went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double, a walk and four total runs scored in Thursday's 14-5 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was arguably Montero's base game of the year from a fantasy perspective. He's logged six three-hit efforts, four of which have come since Aug. 15. The infielder is at a .247/.294/.417 slash line with nine homers, 37 RBI, 37 runs scored, 15 doubles and no stolen bases through 82 contests overall.
Sep 27 2023Montero went 3-for-7 with a home run and two RBI across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero was one of the few bright spots of the second game of the doubleheader when he slugged his eighth home run of the season. He's held a consistent role between first base and designated hitter since Sept. 1, and he's maintained a .299 average with three home runs, nine RBI and 14 runs scored across 77 at-bats. He has a 29.9 percent strikeout rate in that span, but it's been a relatively encouraging close to the campaign for Montero.
Sep 23 2023Montero is out of the lineup Saturday versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero will be on the bench for the second time since Wednesday. Prior to that, the 25-year-old had started in 18 consecutive games in which he slashed .306/.389/.484. However, after Friday's game, the infielder is 1-for-12 in the last three. Hunter Goodman will take his place in the lineup Saturday.
Sep 20 2023Montero is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in San Diego, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first day off this month for Montero, who is 3-for-17 with 11 strikeouts over his last four contests. Kris Bryant is handling first base Wednesday.
Sep 10 2023Montero went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero has hit safely in seven of nine games in September, and three of them have been multi-hit efforts. The infielder is 11-for-28 (.393) this month with a home run, three doubles and three RBI. For the season, he's slashing .243/.289/.402 with six homers, 29 RBI, 28 runs scored and 12 doubles across 232 plate appearances. He's seeing consistent playing time between first base and designated hitter as the Rockies evaluate younger players toward the tail end of a lost season.
Sep 9 2023Montero went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a walk Saturday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero has taken over as Colorado's primary first baseman following the demotion of Michael Toglia, and he's started seven of eight games since Sept. 1. In that span, he's collected eight hits across 24 at-bats and more importantly, has dropped his strikeout rate to 20.7 percent. Hunter Goodman could be a threat to Montero's playing time, but to this point, the Rockies have used Goodman primarily as an outfielder.
Sep 3 2023Montero will start at first base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero will pick up his third consecutive start Sunday, this time facing off against right-hander Kevin Gausman after he had previously re-entered the lineup versus a pair of southpaws to begin the series with Toronto. Following his call-up from Triple-A Albuquerque last weekend, Hunter Goodman had displaced Montero as the team's everyday first baseman, but manager Bud Black has now deployed Goodman at designated hitter and in right field for the rookie's last two starts. With Michael Toglia now sitting out for a third straight game and Goodman getting looks elsewhere, Montero looks like he'll settle back in as the Rockies' primary first baseman. Montero enters Sunday's contest with a .417/.488/.694 slash line over his past 11 contests.
Sep 1 2023Montero went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored Friday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero had been the odd man out in the competition with Michael Toglia and Hunter Goodman for plate appearances, sitting out the past five games. However, he replaced Toglia on Friday and delivered a two-run homer in the third inning. Montero has displayed an all-or-nothing skillset, as he has three homers in his last 13 games but has struck out at a 32.6 percent clip as well.
Aug 28 2023Montero is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero is on the bench for the third consecutive game. He looks like he could be the odd man out of the lineup for the time being while the Rockies get a look at rookie Hunter Goodman in an everyday role at first base.
Aug 27 2023Montero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite producing a 1.024 OPS over his last nine games, Montero finds himself on the bench for the second game in a row. The Rockies will give Triple-A Albuquerque call-up Hunter Goodman the starting nod at first base in his MLB debut Sunday, but the team could find room for both Goodman and Montero in the lineup by deploying the other at designated hitter. Goodman also has the ability to play the corner outfield and could end up poaching work from Michael Toglia.
Aug 26 2023Montero isn't in the Rockies' lineup Saturday against Baltimore, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 7-for-19 with six RBI and two runs scored across his last six games, Montero will get a breather Saturday. Michael Toglia will enter as Colorado's first baseman and bat eighth.
Aug 22 2023Montero is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero had a productive weekend against the White Sox, going 5-for-10 with two doubles, a triple and five RBI in three games, but he'll grab some rest during Tuesday's series opener at Tampa Bay. Michael Toglia is starting at first base and Jurickson Profar will serve as the Rockies' designated hitter.
Aug 20 2023Montero went 3-for-5 with a double, a triple, a run and four RBI in an 11-5 win against the White Sox on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero couldn't get a homer to complete a cycle, but he nonetheless finished with a big stat line that included a season-high four RBI. The first baseman also notched the fourth three-hit game of the season, two of which have come over his past four games. Montero has gone 7-for-13 with five RBI over that span.
Aug 18 2023Montero isn't in the Rockies' lineup Friday against the White Sox, Suzie Hunter of TheDNVR.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero went 4-for-11 with a homer and two runs scored during Colorado's series against the D-backs and will get a breather for Friday's opener. Michael Toglia will step in as the Rox's first baseman and bat eighth.
Aug 10 2023Montero went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero produced the only run for the Rockies in the contest with a fifth-inning solo shot off future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw. The long ball was a much-needed lift in a rough August so far for the infielder, as he came into Thursday batting just 3-for-29 with 15 strikeouts through seven games. Montero's woes weren't entirely solved despite the homer -- he struck out in each of his other two at-bats.
Aug 9 2023Montero is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero's stretch of eight consecutive starts will come to an end Wednesday as utility man Cole Tucker replaces him in the lineup for the series finale. Though injuries to Kris Bryant (finger) and Charlie Blackmon (hand) have opened up everyday playing time for him, Montero has yet to take advantage of the opportunity. Since being recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on July 25, Montero is hitting .195 with three extra-base hits (one home run, two doubles) and a 46.5 percent strikeout rate in 11 games.
Aug 5 2023Montero went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored Friday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since being recalled July 25, Montero has started six of nine games split between first base and DH. He's collected seven hits in 25 at-bats, though he's still striking out at a 37 percent clip. Montero began the season as an option at third base for the Rockies, but he struggled there defensively and has since been limited to the opposite corner of the infield. In order to maintain playing time once Charlie Blackmon (hand) and Kris Bryant (hand) return -- both remain without a timetable -- Montero will have to continue to hit.
Aug 1 2023Montero went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, and an RBI in Monday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero was making his third start in six games since being called up from Triple-A Albuquerque last Wednesday. Though Michael Toglia is expected to get the first opportunity to serve as the Rockies' primary first baseman following the recent trade of C.J. Cron to the Angels, Montero drew the starting nod Monday while Toglia shifted to the corner outfield as a replacement for Nolan Jones, who is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Toglia and Jones will have clearer paths to everyday roles moving forward, but Montero may end up settling in as the Rockies' top option at designated hitter. In addition to Cron, the Rockies also recently traded away another everyday player in Randal Grichuk, and two more lineup regulars in Charlie Blackmon (hand) and Kris Bryant (finger) remain on the injured list and are without clear target dates to return.
Jul 27 2023Montero went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero jumped on a hanging curveball from Jake Irvin in his first at-bat of the contest and sent it into the stands in left field, scoring Harold Castro as the Rockies took a 2-0 lead. The 24-year-old third baseman would then go down on strikes in each of his next three plate appearances as Colorado fell to the Nationals in dramatic fashion. It was certainly a nice start for Montero in his return to the lineup after being promoted from Triple-A, though he's now struck out seven times over his last three games in the big leagues.
Jul 25 2023Colorado recalled Montero from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero has slashed just .198/.223/.321 in 112 plate appearances this season at the MLB level, but the Rockies need to bolster their supply of position players after placing Kris Bryant on the injured list Tuesday with a fractured finger.
Jul 10 2023Montero was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque following Sunday's 1-0 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero will head back to Triple-A after being called up from Albuquerque on May 29. The 24-year-old produced a .145 average with four extra-base hits, including a homer, eight RBI and four runs scored over 55 at-bats in 18 games during his second stint with Colorado in 2023. Montero will look to hit for a higher average with Triple-A before potentially earning another call-up later this season.
Jul 3 2023Montero went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI on Sunday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero handled the everyday first base duties for the majority of the time that C.J. Cron was sidelined with a back injury. However, since Cron's return Tuesday, Montero has started only three of six games. He hasn't pushed for more playing time with his performance, as he has maintained only a .157/.167/.294 line while striking out at a 38.9 percent clip across 51 at-bats in the last calendar month.
Jun 23 2023Montero went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Friday's 7-4 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero has hit safely in his last two games, going 4-for-7 in that span after enduring an 0-for-20 skid over his previous six contests. Friday marked his first multi-hit effort since he was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque in late May. The infielder has a .209/.242/.341 slash line, two home runs, 10 RBI, 11 runs scored, four doubles and a triple over 95 plate appearances. He could remain limited to a short-side platoon role at first base unless he can get hot at the plate.
Jun 22 2023Montero went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero had the opportunity to claim the starting first base job in mid-June when he started six times in a seven-game stretch. However, he went hitless across 20 at-bats while striking out nine times and was back in the lineup Wednesday for the first time in four matchups. Montero took advantage of the opportunity, taking Andrew Abbott deep for his second homer of the season. He figures to continue to share time at first base with Mike Moustakas and potentially Nolan Jones.
Jun 18 2023Montero is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game versus Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero has seen the majority of the reps at first base over the past week, but he's also failed to pick up a hit since June 9 and is slashing .069/.100/.138 over 29 at-bats in the month of June. Mike Moustakas will play first base and hit seventh with Montero out of the lineup.
Jun 17 2023Montero entered Saturday's game against Atlant as a defensive replacement in the eighth inning and did not get a plate appearance. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero got a rare day off, as he entered Saturday's action having started six of Colorado's last seven games at first base. He's gone hitless in that span across 20 at-bats while striking out at a 42.9 percent clip, so it's unclear how long the team may be willing to stick with him in favor of Mike Moustakas.
Jun 10 2023Montero went 1-for-1 with two RBI on Friday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero has occupied a small-side platoon role since being recalled in late May, making only one start against a right-hander in nine games since. He did manage to take advantage of his opportunity to come off the bench, delivering a two-RBI single in the sixth frame Friday. Since returning to Colorado, Montero has gone 2-for-13 with four RBI and a run scored.
Jun 4 2023Montero went 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored Saturday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero drew his second start since being recalled Monday, both of which have come at first base with a lefty on the mound. He delivered a two-RBI triple in the second inning to tally his first hit since his most recent promotion. Montero could have a spot on the roster so long as Kris Bryant (heel) and C.J. Cron (back) remain on the injured list, but he appears to be limited to a small-side platoon role.
May 29 2023Montero was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque by the Rockies on Monday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montero has destroyed Triple-A pitching since his demotion in late April, posting a 1.200 OPS with 13 home runs over just 28 games. While Montero is probably worth another long look by the Rockies, he's replacing Charlie Blackmon (bereavement) on the roster and might only be around until Blackmon returns later this week.