Rockies bench rookie Cole Carrigg after obscene gesture to Braves fans
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 2:36 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer has benched outfielder Cole Carrigg for at least the August 30 game against the Atlanta Braves. The decision follows an incident during Saturday's game in Atlanta, where Carrigg gestured toward fans after failing to catch a fly ball hit by Michael Harris II. The missed play resulted in two runs scoring during the seventh inning of a 2-1 Colorado loss. Carrigg, a 24-year-old rookie, publicly apologized to his teammates and the organization for his actions. Schaeffer noted that the benching serves as a disciplinary measure, adding that the team does not tolerate such conduct. The organization is currently evaluating whether to extend the disciplinary absence into the team's upcoming home series against the Baltimore Orioles.
- •Cole Carrigg was benched by the Colorado Rockies for an obscene gesture directed at Atlanta fans.
- •The incident occurred after a failed defensive play allowed two runs during Saturday's game.
- •Manager Warren Schaeffer confirmed the disciplinary action will last at least one game.
- •Carrigg issued an apology for his behavior following the game.
- •The team is considering further disciplinary time during the upcoming series against Baltimore.
- 2:36 AMYahoo Sports — Rockies bench rookie Cole Carrigg after he flipped off Braves fans from the outfield
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Rockies' rookie Cole Carrigg makes NSFW gesture toward fans after Braves comeback win
- 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — Rockies bench rookie Cole Carrigg for obscene gesture to Braves fans
"The Atlanta Braves had a late come from behind win on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies. Their rookie made an inappropriate gesture towards fans after missing a catch that gave the Braves the lead.
"Carrigg heard something he didn't like from the Atlanta bleachers after just missing the ball on a diving play in the outfield. He responded in kind.
"The rookie outfielder flipped his middle finger toward fans in Atlanta after a failed diving catch attempt on Saturday. He'll miss at least one game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 2:36 AMRockies bench rookie Cole Carrigg after he flipped off Braves fans from the outfield
Carrigg heard something he didn't like from the Atlanta bleachers after just missing the ball on a diving play in the outfield. He responded in kind.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 8:23 PMRockies' rookie Cole Carrigg makes NSFW gesture toward fans after Braves comeback win
The Atlanta Braves had a late come from behind win on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies. Their rookie made an inappropriate gesture towards fans after missing a catch that gave the Braves the lead.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 7:03 PMRockies bench rookie Cole Carrigg for obscene gesture to Braves fans
The rookie outfielder flipped his middle finger toward fans in Atlanta after a failed diving catch attempt on Saturday. He'll miss at least one game.
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