Jake McCarthy Could Start in Right Field for Rockies
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The Denver Post’s Kyle Newman writes that new Colorado Rockies outfielder Jake McCarthy “could very well end up starting in right field” to begin the 2026 season over Mickey Moniak. McCarthy can play all three outfield spots and will be the fastest Rockies player with a sprint speed in the 99th percentile. The 28-year-old finished fourth in the National League Rookie of the Year voting back in 2022 and played in a career-high 142 games in 2024, but he dealt with injuries and slumped to the tune of a .204/.247/.345 slash line with a career-worst .591 OPS in 67 games (222 plate appearances) last year. McCarthy faces significant competition in Colorado’s outfield, but if he bounces back, he could make the left-handed-hitting Moniak expendable. Speed is McCarthy’s greatest asset, and although he doesn’t have much power, he’s a more intriguing bench stash in deeper fantasy leagues now that he’s in Colorado.–Keith Hernandez
Source: The Denver Post – Kyle Newman