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COL • Infielder • #1
3 months ago
Amador has been up-and-down more than your typical 22-year-old, and he’ll head back to Albuquerque with Ryan Ritter (finger) back for the Rockies. Amador has fantasy upside, but there’s clearly a ways to go before he fulfills it.
COL • Infielder • #1
3 months ago
Even if Thairo Estrada can come back from his latest injury, it’s probably time for the Rockies to commit to Amador at second base and see if he’s a potential 2026 regular. The 22-year-old hasn’t excelled thus far, hitting .184/.273/.276 in 112 plate appearances.
COL • Infielder • #1
4 months ago
Amador is sent back to Triple-A with Thairo Estrada (thumb) reinstated off the injured list. The 22-year-old still offers some long-term upside, but doesn’t offer fantasy relevance in 2025.
COL • Infielder • #1
4 months ago
Amador returns to the majors ahead of Sunday’s contest against the Twins with versatile infielder Ryan Ritter hitting the injured list with a finger laceration. The 22-year-old former prospect has struggled to find his footing at the highest level, batting .153 (19-for-124) with one homer and two steals in 43 games for the Rockies over the last two seasons.
COL • Infielder • #1
6 months ago
The Rockies agreed to terms with Orlando Arcia earlier in the week, so it seems likely that he’ll be joining the big league roster on Friday, with Amador’s demotion clearing the way for him. The 22-year-old infielder was hitting a putrid .146/.240/.225 with one homer, five RBI and a 25/10 K/BB ratio in 102 plate appearances. He’ll return to an everyday role at the Triple-A level where he’ll hopefully get back on track.
COL • Infielder • #1
6 months ago
Amador also appeared to throw his glove at a Paul Goldschmidt liner over his head, which might have gotten him a little talking to in the dugout. The 22-year-old Amador figures to return to Triple-A once Thairo Estrada’s rehab assignment is complete.
COL • Infielder • #1
6 months ago
Amador has now started three of the last four games at second base for the Rockies. He’s gone just 7-for-43 this season with 15 strikeouts in 16 games. He’s just 22 years old, so there is plenty of time for him to adjust to the MLB level, but he doesn’t need to be on redraft radars right now.
COL • Infielder • #1
7 months ago
Amador got on base with a single to lead off the third inning and stole second for his first steal of the season. He then slugged his first career home run, taking Hunter Greene deep in the fifth. Amador later drive in a run with a double in the ninth. The 22-year-old second baseman is getting his shot to play with Ezequiel Tovar and Thairo Estrada on the injured list, though he’s hitting just .214/.290/.393 with ten strikeouts over 32 plate appearances.
COL • Infielder • #1
7 months ago
Amador provides the injury-depleted Rockies with some extra infield depth ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Padres. The 22-year-old got into 10 games last year for Colorado and offers some power/speed combo intrigue for fantasy managers in deeper mixed leagues. He possesses robust contact skills, which should translate well to hitter-friendly Coors Field, a place that often boosts batting averages more than anything else. If he’s able to carve out an everyday role, Amador’s combination of fantasy-relevant skills will make him an impact contributor.
COL • Infielder • #1
7 months ago
Amador provides the injury-depleted Rockies with some extra infield depth ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Padres. The 22-year-old got into 10 games last year for Colorado and offers some power/speed combo intrigue for fantasy managers in deeper mixed leagues. He possesses robust contact skills, which should translate well to hitter-friendly Coors Field, which often boosts batting averages more than anything else. If he’s able to carve out an everyday role, Amador’s combination of fantasy-relevant skills will make him an impact contributor.
COL • Infielder • #1
7 months ago
Amador gets the call to bolster Colorado’s struggling offense with both Brenton Doyle (quad) and Tyler Freeman (oblique) dealing with injuries. The 22-year-old top prospect, who sipped a quick cup of coffee last year when he got into 10 games for the Rockies, is hitting .273 (11-for-40) with two homers and three steals in 10 games this season at hitter-friendly Triple-A Albuquerque. There’s some intrigue here for fantasy managers in extremely deep mixed leagues, but it’s unclear whether he’s going to play enough right out of the gate to make a significant fantasy impact.
Source: Patrick Saunders