Rumfield's hot start turning heads
Mar 3 2026
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Colorado Rockies
NEWS: TJ Rumfield is emerging as a viable option to make the team and grab at least some starts at first base.
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: This development has potential ripple effects around the infield. Rumfield was a trade acquisition of the new Rockies front office after spending the past two seasons in the Yankees’ high minors. The 25-year-old has a career MiLB line of .271/.365/.431, but was seen as more of a pure-hitter, high-BA type than a traditional slugging first baseman. But he started off the 2026 exhibition season with a power display of 3 HR in 16 AB. Rumfield’s main competition is Edouard Julien, also an offseason trade acquisition, but Julien has been slowed by a minor back injury....
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