Troy Johnston went 0-for-5 with four strikeouts against the Cardinals on Sunday.

We’re not sure what the Rockies are going for at this point, but there’s no good reason for Johnston having started the last three games while Zac Veen and Jordan Beck played just once apiece. Johnston certainly hasn’t embarrassed himself in hitting .283/.353/.399 in 417 plate appearances this season, but that’s still slightly below league-average offense for a Coors Field player and it comes with weak defense in the outfield. He shouldn’t be in the Rockies’ plans for 2027.