The Rockies transferred Feltner (head) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.
Colorado still hasn't offered a concrete timeline for Feltner's return to game action, but his move to the 60-day IL ensures that he won't be available for the big club until after the All-Star break while he recovers from the small head fracture and concussion he sustained when he was struck by a comebacker in a May 13 start versus the Phillies. The transaction clears up a spot on the 40-man roster for left-hander Ryan Rolison (shoulder), who was reinstated from the 60-day IL and optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque.
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Rockies' Ryan Feltner: Discharged from hospital
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Feltner (head) has been discharged from the hospital.
Feltner was placed on the injured list Sunday after he was struck in the head by a line drive off the bat off Nick Castellanos and diagnosed with a small skull fracture and a concussion. Feltner remains without a return timeline, but it's obviously a positive development that the right-hander was able to be discharged from the hospital while not needing to undergo surgery.
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Rockies' Ryan Feltner: Hits IL with skull fracture
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The Rockies placed Feltner on the 15-day injured list Sunday after he was diagnosed with a small skull fracture and a concussion, Jenny Cavnar of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain reports.
The move to the IL comes after Feltner departed in the second inning of his start in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Phillies when he was struck in the head by a Nick Castellanos line drive. According to Cavnar, manager Bud Black said that Feltner remains hospitalized but is expected to be discharged later Sunday. The right-hander will likely remain without a clear timeline for a return until he makes enough progress in his recovery from the skull fracture and concussion to resume a throwing program.
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Rockies' Ryan Feltner: Being evaluated for head injury
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Rockies manager Bud Black told reporters that Feltner is under observation at the hospital and being evaluated after being hit in the head by a line drive during Saturday's game against the Phillies, Jenny Cavnar of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain reports.
Black also mentioned that the team will receive more information on Feltner's status in the morning. The injury occurred when Nick Castellanos hit a line shot that directly connected with Feltner's head in the second inning, and while he did walk off under his own power with trainers, he was unable to continue. The right-hander will likely need to clear the concussion protocol before returning to action and could be headed for the injured list.
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Rockies' Ryan Feltner: Leaves after being hit in head
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Feltner left Saturday's start against the Phillies after being hit in the head during the second inning, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. He allowed four runs in 1.2 innings before exiting.
Feltner took a comebacker directly to the head and immediately left the contest, with Peter Lambert taking over on the mound. One positive development is that Feltner was able to leave the field under his own power after visiting with the training staff, but he'll obviously need to undergo testing and likely clear the concussion protocol before potentially retaking the field.
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Rockies' Ryan Feltner: Can't get through fourth Sunday
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Feltner did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing four runs on four hits and six walks over 3.1 innings during a 13-6 win over the Mets. He struck out three.
Feltner walked the first two batters he faced and ultimately surrendered three first-inning runs. He struggled with his command all game long and was pulled with one out in the fourth after plunking Brandon Nimmo and walking Francisco Lindor to load the bases. Feltner struggled to start the season, allowing 13 runs in 13.1 innings with a 15:11 K:BB over his first three outings, but he had been sharp since, surrendering just two earned runs in 17 innings with a 15:4 K:BB across his past three appearances. He'll look to get back on track in his next start, which is tentatively scheduled for a three-game weekend set versus Philadelphia.
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Rockies' Ryan Feltner: Can't escape sixth inning
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Feltner did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk over 5.1 innings against the Brewers. He struck out three.
Feltner shut the Rockies out through five innings, but he allowed three of the first four batters to reach in the sixth before being lifted. The 26-year-old allowed 13 runs in his first three starts of the season, but he's only surrendered two more in three subsequent starts to lower his ERA from 8.78 to 4.45. Feltner is tentatively scheduled to face the Mets on Sunday.
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Rockies' Ryan Feltner: Tosses quality start Tuesday
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Feltner (2-2) picked up the win in Tuesday's 5-1 victory over the Guardians. allowing one unearned run on five hits over six innings. He struck out six without walking a batter.
The right-hander didn't give up an earned run for the second straight outing while recording his first quality start of the season. Feltner also didn't issue a free pass for the first time in five starts as he fired 60 of 82 pitches for strikes. Despite the strong recent performances, he still carries a 4.68 ERA and 1.48 WHIP, and that's with four of his five starts so far coming on the road. Feltner's next turn in the rotation lines up for a Coors Field start next week against the Brewers.
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Rockies' Ryan Feltner: Breaks down in fourth inning
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Feltner (0-2) took the loss against Seattle on Saturday, allowing five runs on five hits and three walks while striking out five batters over 3.2 innings.
Feltner made it through three frames without allowing any damage on the scoreboard, but the fourth proved disastrous for him. The right-hander served up a solo homer to Eugenio Suarez to begin the inning and allowed five more baserunners in the frame, four of whom came around to score. The crushing blow was a two-out triple by Julio Rodriguez that plated three runs. Feltner has struggled so far this season, allowing 13 runs while posting a 15:11 K:BB over 13.1 frames. He's walked at least three batters in all three starts so far.
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Rockies' Ryan Feltner: Yields three runs
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Feltner allowed three runs on six hits and three walks over five innings during Sunday's win over the Nationals. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.
Feltner coughed up a pair of runs in the second inning before Washington plated a third run in the fifth. Through two outings this season, he's given up eight runs with a 10:8 K:BB through 9.2 frames. The 26-year-old righty forced nine whiffs on 90 pitches Sunday. Feltner is lined up to start in Seattle next weekend.
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Rockies' Ryan Feltner: Mixed results in loss
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Feltner (0-1) took the loss Monday, allowing five runs on four hits and five walks over 4.2 innings against the Dodgers. He struck out seven.
After striking out the side in the second, Feltner surrendered a two-run homer to Chris Taylor in the third, giving the Dodgers an early 2-0 advantage. Colorado answered in the top of the fifth and took a 4-2 lead, but it was short lived as Feltner issued back-to-back two-out walks to load the bases before being taken out in the bottom half of the inning. Eventually, all three of those runners came around to score, turning a decent night into a losing effort. Despite the end results, Feltner's seven strikeouts against a strong Dodgers lineup certainly keeps the right-hander on fantasy radars.
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Rockies' Ryan Feltner: Beginning year as fifth starter
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Feltner won a spot in the Rockies' season-opening rotation and will start the team's fifth game of the season Monday in Los Angeles versus the Dodgers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Feltner made 21 starts for the Rockies over the past two seasons, but he'll be included in the season-opening rotation for the first time despite turning in a rough showing in the Cactus League (9.92 ERA, 2.20 WHIP, 10:10 K:BB in 16.1 innings). He built up to 85 pitches in his final spring outing Monday and shouldn't face any major workload restrictions in his first start of the regular season, but Feltner's recent form won't make him a comfortable streaming option while he faces off against what projects to be a strong Dodgers lineup.
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Rockies' Ryan Feltner: Yields five runs in loss
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Feltner (3-9) allowed five runs on six hits and three walks while striking out five over six innings, taking the loss Thursday versus the Giants.
Feltner was done in by a bad second inning, during which he allowed an RBI single to Austin Wynns and a grand slam to Ford Proctor. Feltner hadn't allowed more than five runs in a start since Aug. 14, though he gave up at least three runs in five of his last seven outings. The 26-year-old right-hander now has a 6.01 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 80:33 K:BB through 91.1 innings this season. He's lined up for one more start in 2022, a road date with the Dodgers next week.
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Rockies' Ryan Feltner: Gives up two runs in no-decision
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Feltner gave up two earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out three over five innings in a 4-3 victory over the Padres on Friday. He did not factor into the decision.
Feltner came into the game with an ERA of 6.05, so the Rockies are probably satisfied with his five innings of two-run ball. Feltner doesn't have swing-and-miss stuff, and he has accumulated only 75 strikeouts in 85.1 innings this season. His chase rate is in the bottom three percent according to Baseball Savant. The 26-year-old right-hander is tentatively expected to make his next start at San Francisco.
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Rockies' Ryan Feltner: Collects third win
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Feltner (3-8) allowed three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out four batters over 5.1 innings to earn the win Sunday over the Cubs.
Feltner had some trouble against Yan Gomes, who tagged the Rockies' starter for a two-run single in the third inning and a solo home run in the sixth. The Rockies had already scored four times in the first two innings, so Feltner's struggles didn't cost him a positive result. The right-hander has completed six innings in just three of his outings this year, and he's allowed at least three runs in five straight starts. He has a 6.05 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 72:29 K:BB through 80.1 innings across 17 appearances (16 starts). He's lined up for a home start versus the Padres in his next outing.
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Rockies' Ryan Feltner: Labors in loss
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Feltner (2-8) gave up four earned runs on four hits and four walks while striking out three over 2.2 innings to take the loss in a 12-6 defeat against the Diamondbacks on Sunday.
Feltner struggled with his control and issued four free passes in the third inning. The walks ran up his pitch count and led to a four-run inning before he was given the early hook. Feltner threw only 37 of his 70 pitches for strikes and his ERA rose to 6.12 with the poor outing. Feltner has issued 28 walks in 75 innings pitched this season. He is tentatively expected to make his next start on the road against the Cubs.
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Rockies' Ryan Feltner: Falls to Atlanta on Wednesday
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Feltner (2-6) took the loss against Atlanta on Wednesday, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out seven batters over 5.2 innings.
There were multiple positive takeaways for Feltner in the contest -- he tied a career high with seven strikeouts and fell one out shy of a quality start -- but he was outpitched by league wins leader Kyle Wright. Feltner's undoing was the long ball, as the three runs against him were produced on homers by Austin Riley and Ronald Acuna. Feltner has shown promise at times this season, but he's too inconsistent to trust in fantasy given his 5.78 ERA and 1.42 WHIP on the season.
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Rockies' Ryan Feltner: No match for deGrom
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Feltner (2-5) took the loss against the Mets on Thursday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out two batters over 4.2 innings.
Feltner gave up three runs in the third inning, and that was enough to seal his fate on a night when Jacob deGrom was his usual dominant self. The big blow against Feltner was a Pete Alonso two-run home run in the third inning, marking the fifth straight game in which the hurler has served up a long ball. Feltner has completed six innings only once in six outings since rejoining the big-league staff in late July, and he has a 5.53 ERA and 1.52 WHIP during that stretch.
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Rockies' Ryan Feltner: Halts rough stretch
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Feltner registered a no-decision during Saturday's 4-3 win over the Giants, allowing one run on two hits and two walks with five strikeouts in six innings.
Feltner held San Francisco scoreless through five frames before surrendering a Joey Bart solo shot to lead off the sixth in submitting his first start of at least five innings and fewer than three runs in seven turns. The 25-year-old induced 10 swinging strikes on 86 pitches en route to five strikeouts after averaging 2.5 per start during his last six appearances. The successful outing dropped Feltner's ERA from 6.39 to 5.88, though he'll be in for a tough test with a start against the Mets scheduled for next week.
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Rockies' Ryan Feltner: Remains in rotation
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Feltner is listed as the Rockies' scheduled starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks at Coors Field.
After getting called up from Triple-A Albuquerque over the weekend, Feltner slotted back into the rotation Tuesday, stepping in as a replacement for the injured Chad Kuhl (hip). Though he picked up the win against the Cardinals, Feltner benefited greatly from some generous support, as he was charged with five earned runs allowed on four hits and three walks in 5.2 innings. With another start on tap in Colorado this weekend, Feltner could be at risk of delivering toxic ratios for those thinking about streaming him.
