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Although Dollander managed to avoid undergoing a full Tommy John procedure, the operation will still put an early end to his second MLB season. He showed significant improvement in 2026, turning in a 3.89 ERA and 1.30 WHIP alongside a 47:18 K:BB in 44 innings across 10 appearances (three starts). A clearer timeline for his return could emerge as the 2027 campaign approaches.
2026 season
- GP
- 10
- W-L
- 3-3
- ERA
- 3.89
- WHIP
- 1.30
- K
- 47
- IP
- 44.0
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | Dec | IP | H | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14 | @PIT | L 2-7 | L | 1.0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| May 8 | @PHI | W 9-7 | - | 5.2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| May 2 | vs ATL | L 1-9 | - | 5.1 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr 26 | @NYM | W 3-0 | W | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr 21 | vs SD | L 0-1 | L | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Apr 16 | @HOU | W 3-2 | W | 5.1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| Apr 12 | @SD | L 2-7 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 9 | @SD | L 3-7 | - | 4.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Apr 4 | vs PHI | L 1-2 | L | 4.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar 30 | @TOR | W 14-5 | W | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| 2025 season | ||||||||
| Sep 8 | @LAD | L 1-3 | - | 5.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Sep 1 | vs SF | L 2-8 | L | 5.0 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Aug 27 | @HOU | L 0-4 | L | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| Aug 21 | vs LAD | L 5-9 | L | 3.2 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Aug 16 | vs AZ | W 10-7 | - | 4.2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Aug 11 | @STL | L 2-3 | - | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Jul 6 | vs CWS | W 6-4 | - | 3.2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Jul 1 | vs HOU | L 5-6 | L | 2.2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Jun 25 | vs LAD | L 1-8 | L | 5.2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Jun 19 | @WSH | L 3-4 | - | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Jun 14 | @ATL | L 1-4 | L | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Jun 8 | vs NYM | L 5-13 | L | 3.0 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Jun 3 | @MIA | W 3-2 | - | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| May 18 | @AZ | L 0-1 | L | 4.2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| May 12 | @TEX | L 1-2 | L | 6.0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| May 7 | vs DET | L 6-8 | - | 3.0 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr 30 | vs ATL | W 2-1 | W | 5.2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr 24 | @KC | L 2-6 | L | 4.2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr 19 | vs WSH | L 11-12 | L | 4.0 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr 12 | @SD | L 0-2 | L | 5.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr 6 | vs ATH | W 12-5 | W | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
Latest news
Dollander underwent an internal brace procedure on his right elbow Monday, Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette reports.
Although Dollander managed to avoid undergoing a full Tommy John procedure, the operation will still put an early end to his second MLB season. He showed significant improvement in 2026, turning in a 3.89 ERA and 1.30 WHIP alongside a 47:18 K:BB in 44 innings across 10 appearances (three starts). A clearer timeline for his return could emerge as the 2027 campaign approaches.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 23
Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer said Friday that Dollander will likely undergo surgery to repair the UCL in his right elbow, Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette reports.
The Rockies were originally optimistic that Dollander would avoid surgery after landing on the IL in May with a sprained elbow, but things appear to have taken a turn after a month of rest. The 24-year-old was transferred to the 60-day IL on Friday and will almost certainly be ruled out for the remainder of the season once he goes under the knife.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 13
The Rockies transferred Dollander (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Friday.
Dollander initially landed on the injured list in mid-May with a sprained right elbow, and his move to the 60-day IL will ensure he remains sidelined through the All-Star break. The Rockies don't believe the 24-year-old will require surgery, though he is still seeking out a second opinion. Sean Sullivan was selected to the active roster in a corresponding move.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 12
Dollander (elbow) is trying to schedule a follow-up exam with Dr. Keith Meister, MLB.com reports.
Dollander has been sidelined since May 15 with a right elbow sprain, and he was originally scheduled to be shut down for 2-to-3 weeks. The report suggests that surgery still isn't a possibility, but instead that Dollander and the team want all of the information before moving forward with his recovery plan. Dollander looks likely to remain sidelined into the second half of the season.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 10
Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer said Wednesday that Dollander (elbow) will be shut down from throwing for the next 2-to-3 weeks, MLB.com reports.
Dollander landed on the 15-day injured list last week due to a right elbow sprain. He will opt for a rest-and-rehab treatment plan for the time being, though it will take a while for Dollander to rebuild his stamina following the shutdown period. A timetable for Dollander's return won't become clearer until he starts ramping up his throwing again.
RotoWire via ESPN · May 20
The Rockies placed Dollander on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right elbow sprain.
Dollander was hurt during Thursday's start versus the Pirates, forcing his exit in the second inning. A diagnosis of a sprain implies that Dollander is dealing with some sort of ligament damage, though it's unclear at this point whether he will require surgery. Even if he doesn't, the righty is likely looking at an extended absence. Tanner Gordon could take Dollander's spot in the Rockies' rotation, at least until Ryan Feltner (elbow) is ready.
RotoWire via ESPN · May 15