Rockies rank Keegan Thompson No. 38 in 2026 player evaluations

Keegan Thompson has been ranked No. 38 by the Rockies in their 2026 player evaluations. The right-handed reliever, who joined the team after being claimed off waivers in January, posted a disappointing -0.2 rWAR. He debuted for Colorado on May 23 and threw 2.2 scoreless innings in his first game, but struggled in subsequent appearances, leading to a designation for assignment on June 9. After clearing waivers, Thompson spent the rest of the season in Triple-A Albuquerque, recording a 5.28 ERA and missing weeks with an injury. His history includes both starting and relieving roles with varying success since his MLB debut in 2021.

• 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 38, Keegan Thompson