- The Colorado Rockies struggled with consistency at the designated hitter (DH) position in 2025, using 10 different players for at least 5 games and another 12 for 4 or fewer games.
- Mickey Moniak is projected to be the team's primary DH starter in 2026, providing offensive stability and allowing the Rockies to shift him to the outfield when needed.
- The Rockies will also rely on a versatile bench, with players like Tyler Freeman, T.J. Rumfield, Edouard Julien, and Ryan Ritter providing depth and flexibility across multiple positions.
- The Rockies' 2026 season will be one of evaluation, as they look to identify long-term solutions across the roster, with the DH spot and bench being areas of focus for improvement.