RP - Colorado Rockies
- Age 26
- Charleston Southern
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- P #673
- Best / Worst
- #534 / #775
- ADP
- N/A
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- RP
- ESPN
- RP
- CBS
- RP
Availability
RJ Petit underwent Tommy John surgery.
Fantasy Impact
Petit underwent surgery with an internal brace on his right elbow. He will miss this entire season.
Petit (elbow) was selected in the Rule 5 Draft by Colorado. A UCL sprain has been diagnosed in his right elbow.
Fantasy Impact
Doctor consultations will take place before determining a treatment plan. The 60-day injured list represents a potential option while Petit recovers. Colorado would need to adhere to standard Rule 5 roster requirements once he is removed from the 60-day IL.
RJ Petit is dealing with forearm tightness and will wait until the inflammation subsides before undergoing an MRI.
Fantasy Impact
Petit said he threw through forearm tightness for a couple of days before exiting a March 4 exhibition game with Team USA. A timeline for his return will become clearer once the Colorado Rockies receive the results of the MRI.
Tigers right-handed prospect RJ Petit was taken No. 1 overall in the Rule 5 Draft by the Colorado Rockies.
Fantasy Impact
Petit was ranked as the Tigers' No. 30 prospect by MLB Pipeline. The 26-year-old posted a stout 2.44 ERA in 47 appearances between Double-A and Triple-A in 2025.
