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
Rockies Bench Rookie Cole Carrigg for Obscene Gesture to Braves Fans Cole Carrigg, one of the National League’s top rookies this season, will miss at least the Colorado Rockies’ Aug. 30 game against the Atlanta Braves after making an inappropriate gesture toward Braves fans following a crucial play in Saturday’s game. The incident occurred during a seventh-inning sequence in which Carrigg attempted to catch a fly ball hit by Michael Harris II but failed to secure it, allowing two runs to score and giving Atlanta a 2-1 lead. As Braves fans celebrated the play, Carrigg, with his back turned to the crowd in center field, flipped the bird in their direction. The next day, Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer announced Carrigg would be benched for Sunday’s series finale and potentially the start of the team’s home series against the Baltimore Orioles. Schaeffer emphasized that Carrigg’s actions were unacceptable, stating, “Cole made a mistake – he knows that is an embarrassment to the organization and that we don’t stand for that. Everybody makes mistakes. It’s just one that he has to learn from. We will not put up with that here. So he is going to sit a couple days, because he’s a guy that wants to play every day. That’s the repercussions of this.” Carrigg, who made his major league debut on June 9, had previously faced scrutiny for a brief altercation with Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing after scoring a go-ahead run in the 10th inning earlier this season. In a statement to reporters in Atlanta, Carrigg apologized for his actions, acknowledging the embarrassment his behavior caused. “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.#atlanta_braves #cole_carrigg #warren_schaeffer #michael_harris_ii #troy_johnston
