July 7th 2024.
It was clear to everyone that right-hander Dakota Hudson was struggling on the mound. In his 17 starts for the Rockies, he only managed to win two games and had an alarming 5.84 ERA. What's worse, he was walking almost as many batters as he was striking out. It was a disappointing performance for the 30-year-old who had signed a one-year contract worth $1.5 million to join the Rockies.
As a result, the Rockies made the decision to designate Hudson for assignment and brought up right-hander Tanner Gordon from Triple-A Albuquerque. It's an exciting moment for Gordon, who will be making his major league debut and starting against the Kansas City Royals at Coors Field on Sunday afternoon.
Hudson had a tough time at Coors Field, where he went winless in nine starts with an 8.26 ERA and gave up seven home runs. Opposing batters had a field day against him, hitting a whopping .359. However, he did show some improvement on the road, where he had a 3.72 ERA and only gave up three home runs in eight starts. Batters only managed to hit .212 against him in away games.
Manager Bud Black acknowledged that Hudson's performance had been inconsistent throughout the season, particularly with his high number of walks. He struck out 12.3% of batters faced but walked 11.6%, which is not a sustainable ratio, especially when pitching at Coors Field. Despite Hudson's positive presence in the clubhouse, it was time for the team to make a change and give someone else a chance.
Speaking of changes, veteran right-hander German Marquez is set to complete his rehab assignment with Double-A Hartford and could join the Rockies in New York next weekend to face the Mets.
When asked if Hudson's struggles at Coors Field were the main reason for his designation, Black denied it. He believed it was a combination of all of Hudson's starts that led to the decision.
In other news, first baseman/designated hitter Kris Bryant is making progress in his recovery from a rib contusion and oblique strain. He has been hitting in the cage and will soon join the Rockies on their upcoming road trip to Cincinnati and New York. Black also mentioned that Bryant will start hitting on the field tomorrow, which is a significant step in his recovery.
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