Randal Grichuk

Colorado Rockies outfielder Randal Grichuk could be slightly more than a week away from playing in spring games.

Fantasy Impact

Grichuk underwent sports hernia surgery before the beginning of camp and has since progressed to soft-toss hitting and batting practice on the field. He was originally expected to miss the start of the season but an updated timetable has yet to be released at this point. The veteran hit .259 with 19 homers, four steals, and a .724 OPS in his first season of a five-year deal he signed with the Rockies prior to 2022. He only hit .205 with a .583 OPS outside Coors Field, however, as he'll look for better results outside of the league's hitter-friendliest park in 2023.

Colorado Rockies outfielder Randal Grichuk has undergone sports hernia surgery and is likely to miss the beginning of the 2023 season.

Fantasy Impact

It's a tough break for the veteran as he approaches his second season with the Rockies. Grichuk hit .259 with 19 home runs and a .724 OPS in his first season in Denver but benefited heavily from Coors Field as his .851 OPS at home greatly outweighed his poor .583 mark on the road.

Randal Grichuk went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

Although it wasn't the difference in the game, Grichuk's 19th long ball of the season came in the seventh inning to put the Rockies ahead for good on Tuesday. Although the outfielder has largely struggled at the plate during the second half, his season-long numbers have been solid. As 2022 wraps up, the 31-year-old is hitting .259 with 19 homers and 73 RBIs to go with his OPS of .726.

Randal Grichuk went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

Grichuk has struggled at the plate as the season has winded down, but he has found some success in the power department. Despite hitting just .173 in the entirety of September, the outfielder has now homered in three of his last five games played. He will look to finish his year strong against the Dodgers.

Randal Grichuk went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 9-3 loss to the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

Grichuk's 17th big fly of the year made it back-to-back games with a homer, a feat he hadn't accomplished since April 24th and 25th of this season. The outfielder is now hitting .265 on the year with 17 homers and 68 RBIs. He should continue to see playing time in the heart of the Colorado lineup as the season winds down.