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Isotopes struggle amid Rockies call-ups during June slump

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:04 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

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Summary

The Albuquerque Isotopes, currently fifth in the Pacific Coast League with a 35-34 record, are experiencing a downturn as they complete a challenging 12-game road trip. Since May 13, the team has a 10-18 record, heavily affected by recent player transactions linked to parent club Colorado Rockies, which included significant pitching changes. Top prospects like Sean Sullivan have been called up, while key players Adael Amador and Cole Carrigg faced injuries or promotions. The Isotopes are scheduled to return home for a six-game series against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys starting Tuesday.

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Status Watch

•Isotopes are 3-9 in last 12 games.
•Team has 116 player transactions this season.
•Sean Sullivan made MLB debut amid roster changes.
•Zac Veen has a hit streak of 17 games.

Latest Updates

3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Topes Notes: Heavy dose of Rockies call-ups coincides with Isotopes recent struggles

What they're saying

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It's part of the game. Just not a very fun part. Albuquerque's Triple-A baseball team has been hit hard by Minor League Baseball's cruel numbers game in recent weeks, particularly in the first two weeks of June. Through 41 games (20 at home, 21 on the road), the Isotopes were sitting pretty atop the Pacific Coast League standings at 25-16 with a three-game lead over Sacramento. It’s ...
— Yahoo Sports

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