Rockies call up OF Sterlin Thompson, place RHP Chase Dollander on IL
The Rockies call up one of their top prospects amidst a flurry of roster moves.
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 18: Sterlin Thompson #30 of the Colorado Rockies poses for a portrait during photo day at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on February 18, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Jeremy Chen/Getty Images) | Getty Images With their “Rivalry Weekend” series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field set to begin tonight, the Colorado Rockies have announced multiple roster moves. Headlining the announcement is the news that top prospect Sterlin Thompson ( no.
13 PuRP ) has been recalled from the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes for his Major League debut. Thompson, 24, was selected by the Rockies 31st overall in the 2022 MLB draft from the University of Florida. The former Gator hit .
332/. 424/. 524 over two college seasons while playing mostly right field and second base.
Since being drafted, the Rockies organization has had Thompson play a plethora of positions—including first and third base—though he has largely settled in as a corner outfielder over the last two seasons. Spending an entire season with in Triple-A last year, Thompson hit . 296/.