Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Ryan Feltner threw six strong innings in Saturday's 8-6 loss to the Rays. Feltner allowed just one run on two hits and two walks while striking out 10 in what should have been a win, however, the Rockies' bullpen imploded which resulted in a no-decision for the righty. It was a pleasant surprise from the 27-year-old who posted a 5.82 ERA in 2023 (10 starts) and a 5.83 ERA in 2022 (19 starts) while averaging less than a K per inning for his career. With that track record, fantasy managers will want to see him prove himself consistently before rostering him though. He'll get another chance next Friday in Toronto against the Blue Jays.

Colorado Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner (head, elbow), who took a line drive to the head on May 13 last year that fractured his skull, is healthy now and is ready to compete for a roster spot in spring training with both German Marquez and Antonio Senzatela recovering from Tommy John surgery. Barring injuries or roster additions, Feltner will be competing with fellow righties Peter Lambert and Noah Davis, plus non-roster lefty Ty Blach. After returning from his head injury late in 2023, Feltner ended the year on the injured list with elbow inflammation and finished 2-4 with a 5.82 ERA (4.18 FIP) and 1.68 WHIP with 28 walks and 38 strikeouts in 10 starts. The 27-year-old showed increased four-seam fastball velocity when he returned late last year after relying more on his two-seam sinking fastball earlier in the year. If Feltner can stay healthy and become more of a power pitcher, he could have a shot to stick in Colorado's rotation.

Colorado Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner (head) is expected to be reinstated from the injured list to make the start for his team against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Feltner has been sidelined since mid-May after taking a liner off of his head while on the mound. He wound up suffering a concussion and a fractured skull but his ability to return to the mound is an uplifting story late in the season. Feltner has a 2-3 record and a 5.86 ERA across 35 1/3 innings of work this season.

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Ryan Feltner (head) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a skull fracture. Feltner took a comebacker off his head in his start on Saturday in what was a very scary moment. He walked off the field without help but stayed in the hospital overnight. It's unclear how long he will be out as he has no timetable at the moment. Riley Pint was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move.

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Ryan Feltner (head) exited Saturday's meeting with the Phillies. The 26-year-old didn't last long before taking a ball to his head via a line drive by Nick Castellanos. Skipper Bud Black provided an update postgame, reporting that Feltner was sent to the hospital, where he will remain for observation. The righty has gone 2-2 in seven starts this season and is currently sitting on a 5.08 ERA. While he isn't a consistent fantasy producer outside of strikeouts, everyone is certainly hoping for a positive update, which may come on Sunday.

Colorado Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner will open the 2023 season as the team's No. 5 starter. The 26-year-old's first outing of the regular season is scheduled for Monday, April 4, on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Feltner went 4-9 with a 5.83 ERA in 20 games (19 starts) as a rookie for the Rockies last year. He'll be hoping to be better than he was in his final Cactus League start on Monday, when he allowed two home runs and walked four in 4 1/3 innings. The key for him will be moving the ball around the zone and not becoming predictable on the mound. Feltner finished spring action with an ugly 9.92 ERA, 2.20 WHIP, 10 walks and 10 strikeouts in 16 1/3 innings. Needless to say, fantasy managers should avoid him as a streamer against LA on Monday.