Rockies Manager Suspends Rookie Cole Carrigg After Inappropriate Gesture to Fans Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer announced Sunday that rookie center fielder Cole Carrigg will sit out of the starting lineup for two days following an incident during Saturday’s 2-1 loss to the Braves at Truist Park. The incident occurred in the eighth inning after the Braves scored the go-ahead run on a two-run double. Carrigg, attempting to dive for Michael Harris II’s fly ball, failed to make the catch, prompting the gesture in question. Schaeffer emphasized that the action was unacceptable and a mistake that reflects poorly on the organization. “Cole made a mistake—he knows it’s an embarrassment to the organization and that we don’t stand for that,” Schaeffer said. The manager reiterated that Carrigg, who has been a key player for the Rockies, will face consequences for his actions, stating, “He’s going to sit a couple days because he’s a guy that wants to play every day. That’s the repercussions of this.” Carrigg, 24, was called up from Triple-A Albuquerque on June 9 to replace injured center fielder Brenton Doyle, who was sidelined with a left oblique contusion and left groin tightness. Carrigg’s performance has been notable, with a .262 batting average, six home runs, and 36 RBIs in 68 Major League games. His aggressive, emotionally charged approach has earned praise from the coaching staff, though it has also led to moments of controversy. During Sunday’s game, Carrigg struck out as a pinch-hitter for Troy Johnston in the seventh inning but remained in the lineup as the center fielder. In a post-game interview, Carrigg acknowledged his mistake and expressed regret for his actions. “First, I apologize to my teammates and the organization—that’s not how I want to represent us,” he said. “That’s inexcusable on my part.#braves #cole_carrigg #warren_schaeffer #triumph_park #rockies
