Carson Palmquist: Everything you need to know

The Rockies traded Palmquist to the Nationals on Monday in exchange for cash considerations. Palmquist was designated for assignment by the Rockies on Thursday, but he'll now be a part of the Nationals organization and will get a fresh start with Triple-A Rochester. He has spent the entire 2026 season in Triple-A, where he has a 7.20 ERA, 2.04 WHIP and 24:19 K:BB across 25 innings. Max Kranick (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Palmquist was designated for assignment by the Rockies on Thursday. Palmquist has posted an inflated 7.20 ERA and 2.16 WHIP over 25 innings in 12 appearances, including five starts with Triple-A Albuquerque this season, and if he clears waivers, he'll likely remain with the Triple-A squad. The move was made in order to create a spot for Infielder Chad Stevens had his contract selected from Albuquerque on Thursday, replacing Palmquist on Colorado's 40-man roster.

The Rockies optioned Palmquist (shin) to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports. The 25-year-old was a bit behind schedule early in camp due to a shin injury, but he returned to make a couple Cactus League last Sunday and Thursday. Palmquist struggled to an 8.91 ERA and 27:25 K:BB over nine appearances in his first taste of the majors last season.