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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Chase Dollander, 24-year-old right-hander for the Colorado Rockies, was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 15, 2026, with a right elbow sprain. He exited Thursday's game against Pittsburgh in the second inning with arm tightness. MRI results showed only a minor UCL sprain with inflammation, avoiding the worst-case scenario of a torn UCL requiring Tommy John surgery. Dollander had been performing well with a 3.89 ERA, 47 strikeouts, and 3-3 record in 10 starts before the injury. His fastball velocity (98.7 mph, second-fastest among qualified pitchers) dipped slightly during the injury game.
Strengths
- + Dodged major injury - MRI showed only minor UCL sprain, not a torn ligament
- + Best-case scenario outcome for elbow injury
- + Strong pre-injury performance with 3.89 ERA and 47 strikeouts
- + Elite fastball velocity at 98.7 mph (2nd fastest among qualified pitchers)
- + Young age (24) suggests good recovery potential
- + Counted on as ace of Rockies' future rotation
Weaknesses
- - Placed on 15-day IL with right elbow sprain
- - Exited game early in second inning after allowing 3 runs in first inning
- - Experienced unusual arm sensations and tightness
- - Fastball velocity dipped during injury game
- - Uncertainty about recovery timeline beyond 15 days
- - Elbow injuries carry risk of recurrence in pitchers
Injury Status: IL-15 -- Right elbow sprain with minor UCL inflammation; avoided torn UCL
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