Rockies scratch Ryan Feltner; Zach Agnos to start against Braves
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Colorado Rockies have scratched Ryan Feltner from his scheduled start against the Atlanta Braves on August 29, 2026, due to illness. Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer reported that Feltner was vomiting throughout the night but may still pitch if he feels better. Zach Agnos will take the mound in a bullpen game for the Rockies. Feltner has struggled in his recent outings, allowing 14 runs over 10 2/3 innings. The Rockies face the Braves after losing nine of their last 11 games, including a 6-4 loss in the series opener.
- •Ryan Feltner is unavailable due to illness.
- •Zach Agnos will start in a bullpen game.
- •Feltner has struggled in recent appearances.
- •The Rockies lost the series opener 6-4 against the Braves.
- •The Rockies have lost nine of their last 11 games.
- 8:22 PMESPN MLB — Rockies scratch Feltner from start against Braves
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — Rockies scratch Ryan Feltner from start against Braves, Zach Agnos to open in a bullpen game
"The Colorado Rockies made a late change at starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves when scheduled starter Ryan Feltner was too ill to take the mound. Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer said Feltner was vomiting most of the night, but would be available to pitch Saturday if he felt well enough to make it to the ballpark. Right-hander Zach Agnos (0-2) will start what will be a bullpen game for the Rockies.
"The Rockies made a late change at starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Braves when scheduled starter Ryan Feltner was too ill to take the mound.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 29, 2026, 8:22 PMRockies scratch Feltner from start against Braves
The Rockies made a late change at starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Braves when scheduled starter Ryan Feltner was too ill to take the mound.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 7:09 PMRockies scratch Ryan Feltner from start against Braves, Zach Agnos to open in a bullpen game
The Colorado Rockies made a late change at starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves when scheduled starter Ryan Feltner was too ill to take the mound. Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer said Feltner was vomiting most of the night, but would be available to pitch Saturday if he felt well enough to make it to the ballpark. Right-hander Zach Agnos (0-2) will start what will be a bullpen game for the Rockies.
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