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Rockies place starting pitcher Kyle Freeland on injured list

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:36 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Rockies place starting pitcher Kyle Freeland on injured list

Summary

The Colorado Rockies placed pitcher Kyle Freeland on the 15-day injured list due to a pinched nerve. Freeland experienced pain during a recent game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, which caused him to leave after 3 2/3 innings. Despite feeling better initially, a bullpen session indicated ongoing issues, prompting the Rockies to make the IL move retroactive to Friday. Freeland has struggled this season, holding a record of 4-10 with a 6.37 ERA in 23 starts. Blake Adams has been called up from Triple-A Albuquerque to fill Freeland's roster spot.

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Status Watch

•Freeland left his last start against the Dodgers after 3 2/3 innings.
•He leads the Rockies with 103 strikeouts and 124 1/3 innings pitched.
•The IL move is retroactive to Friday.
•Blake Adams is called up from Triple-A to replace Freeland.

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9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Rockies place starting pitcher Kyle Freeland on injured list

What they're saying

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The Colorado Rockies placed pitcher Kyle Freeland on the 15-day injured list Monday because of a pinched nerve. The left-hander left his start Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers after 3 2/3 innings when he felt pain going from his neck down to his fingers. Colorado manager Warren Schaeffer said Freeland felt better Thursday, and the team’s initial plan was to avoid an IL stint.
— Yahoo Sportsby PATRICK STEVENS

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