Colorado Rockies adopt wearable technology to manage pitcher workload

The Colorado Rockies have implemented the use of Catapult wearable devices to monitor pitcher workloads throughout the 2026 season. Manager Warren Schaefer and bullpen coach Matt Buschmann noted the team historically lagged behind other MLB organizations in adopting such performance tracking technology. The devices use GPS and sensor data to track the intensity and volume of every throw a pitcher makes, including sessions held outside of official games. While the 2026 bullpen remains among the league leaders in total innings pitched, the organization reports lower earned run averages and improved fWAR compared to the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Players like Jordan Romano have cited the monitoring system as a tool for identifying fatigue and maintaining arm health during the rigorous season. The front office continues to prioritize these data-driven initiatives as part of an ongoing organizational rebuild.

• 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Tuesday Rockpile: How the Colorado Rockies are using technology to manage pitcher workload