Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 47, Kyle Freeland
The left-hander has spent his entire career in Colorado, and struggled in what could be his final season with the team.
The Colorado Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland finished the 2026 season with a career-low rWAR of -0.4, ranking him 47th among the players who logged playing time for the Rockies that year. Born and raised in Denver, Freeland has spent his entire career with the Rockies since being drafted eighth overall in the 2014 MLB Draft. Throughout his tenure, Freeland has experienced both highs and lows, including a near-no-hitter in 2018 and a negative rWAR in 2026.
In 2026, Freeland allowed a career-high 104 runs (100 earned), hit 29 home runs, posted a 6.65 ERA, and a 75 ERA+ while maintaining a 1.522 WHIP. He also achieved numerous milestones, such as making his fifth Opening Day start, breaking the record for the most strikeouts in club history, and reaching the 1,000 strikeouts mark. Freeland also threw his first career complete game on June 19th against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
However, the left-hander's 2026 season was marred by injuries, causing him to spend two separate stints on the injured list. His performance suffered significantly, particularly in May when he posted a 12.46 ERA across 21.2 innings in five starts. Despite these struggles, Freeland's contract expired at the end of the 2026 season, leaving his future uncertain.
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