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Rockies Place Freeland on IL; Quintana to Start vs. Astros

4/16/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Colorado Rockies placed left-hander Kyle Freeland on the 15-day injured list for left-shoulder inflammation, retroactive to April 13.
Freeland has a 2.30 ERA in three starts this season.
The Colorado Rockies reinstated left-hander Jose Quintana from the injured list to take Freeland's spot.
Quintana is set to start against the Houston Astros.
It remains uncertain whether Freeland will be ready to return by the end of the month.

History

Historical Context

In 2016, Major League Baseball revised its injured list policy to enhance roster management and player recovery. This change allowed teams to place players like Kyle Freeland on a 15-day injured list for injuries, such as left-shoulder inflammation. The policy's long-term impact continues to shape how teams address player health and performance challenges throughout the season.

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Story summary

The Colorado Rockies placed left-hander Kyle Freeland on the 15-day injured list for left-shoulder inflammation, retroactive to April 13.
Freeland has a 2.30 ERA in three starts this season.
The Colorado Rockies reinstated left-hander Jose Quintana from the injured list to take Freeland's spot.
Quintana is set to start against the Houston Astros.
It remains uncertain whether Freeland will be ready to return by the end of the month.

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