Chris Owings
SS FA
Sat 4/10/21 1:55 PM

Owings is still dealing with hamstring tightness Saturday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Owings lined a triple as a pinch hitter in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Giants, but manager Bud Black revealed Saturday that the 29-year-old is still receiving treatment for a tight hamstring. The team continues to monitor Owings' progress closely, and he should be considered day-to-day.

Chris Owings
SS FA
Fri 4/9/21 7:43 PM

Owings (hamstring) hit a triple and scored a run in his only at-bat as a pinch hitter in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Owings entered the game in the ninth inning for pitcher Jordan Sheffield. The 29-year-old Owings hit a triple and came around to score on Garrett Hampson's sacrifice fly for the Rockies' lone run of the game. The hamstring isn't expected to keep Owings out of the starting lineup for long. He'll be welcomed back, as he has a .533/.588/1.133 slash line across 17 plate appearances. He's produced six runs scored, three RBI, two stolen bases, three triples and three doubles.

Chris Owings
SS FA
Thu 4/8/21 12:43 PM

Owings (hamstring) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Arizona.
EDGE Analysis
Owings had started four of the first six games of the season, but he exited Wednesday's win over the Diamondbacks due to right hamstring tightness. He's receiving treatment Thursday, and manager Bud Black is optimistic that Owings' injury is a short-term issue, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Chris Owings
SS FA
Thu 4/8/21 9:07 AM

Rockies manager Bud Black clarified that Owings was removed from Wednesday's 8-0 win over the Diamondbacks due to right hamstring tightness, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
The club initially announced that Owings was lifted for Sam Hilliard in the top of the sixth inning due to right leg soreness, but Black provided more information about the utility man's injury after the contest. Black was careful to note that Owings isn't dealing with a strain, so his early exit is being labeled precautionary. Before departing, Owings went 3-for-3 with a triple, two doubles, two RBI and a run, strengthening his case for continuing to receive steady at-bats moving forward. Owings has started in four of the Rockies' first six games.

Chris Owings
SS FA
Wed 4/7/21 10:53 PM

Owings exited Wednesday's game versus Arizona with right leg soreness, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 29-year-old made his impact felt prior to the injury, going 3-for-3 with a triple, two doubles, one run and two RBI. Owings should be considered day-to-day until more is know on the injury.

Chris Owings
SS FA
Mon 4/5/21 1:17 AM

Owings went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
With the Rockies facing another southpaw Sunday, Owings was back in the lineup at second base. He was able to do some damage out of the leadoff position, reaching base multiple times and scoring once. If Owings can consistently find ways to get on base he may get more opportunities to face right-handed pitchers.

Chris Owings
SS FA
Thu 4/1/21 11:57 PM

Owings went 3-for-3 with one triple, one walk, two stolen bases and three runs scored Thursday against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Owings got the opportunity to start at second base with a southpaw on the mound, pushing Garrett Hampson to the outfield and Sam Hilliard and Ryan McMahon to the bench. He put together an impressive performance based on his ability to get on base and aggressive baserunning. When the Rockies are facing righties on the mound, Owings doesn't figure to have a regular spot in the order, though his playing time is worth monitoring -- particularly when the team is at Coors Field.

Chris Owings
SS FA
Thu 4/1/21 11:52 AM

Owings is starting Thursday's game against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
While Ryan McMahon is expected to see the majority of playing time at second base to begin the season, Owings will start at the keystone on Opening Day with southpaw Clayton Kershaw on the mound for the Dodgers. Owings hit .262 with four home runs and seven RBI this spring.

Chris Owings
SS FA
Fri 3/26/21 4:09 PM

Owings went 2-for-3 with two home runs, three RBI and one strikeout in Thursday's spring win over the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Owings put the Rockies on the board with a two-run blast in the second inning Thursday, and he hit a go-ahead home run in the sixth frame. Owings has performed well with a 1.128 OPS, four home runs and seven RBI this spring, but he should serve as utility depth for Colorado once the regular season gets underway.

Chris Owings
SS FA
Sat 3/20/21 3:26 PM

Owings' contract was selected by the Rockies on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Owings served as a non-roster invitee this spring, but he'll now be added to Colorado's 40-man roster ahead of the regular season. The 29-year-old has slashed .292/.357/.940 with one home run, three RBI and three stolen bases over 24 at-bats during Cactus League play and should serve as a utility player for the Rockies to begin the year.