The Rockies optioned Ritter to Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday. Ritter claimed a spot at the end of Colorado's bench to begin the regular season, but he'll now head back to Triple-A after beginning the season 1-for-7 with a run scored and three strikeouts. His demotion frees up a spot on the Rockies' active roster a day before Mickey Moniak (finger) is eligible to return from the injured list.
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Ryan Ritter Game Log 2026
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PreseasonDateOppResultABRH1B2B3BHRRBIBBHBPKSBCSTB3/24L 11-8301100000030013/23W 6-5111010000000023/22W 6-5312100110050053/21L 6-5201100002020013/19L 14-11210000000010003/18W 8-6211000110000043/17L 10-6300000000050003/14L 8-4402200000070123/13L 9-4300000000070003/12W 13-2210000001030003/10L 8-1301100010050013/9L 12-3300000000010003/84-4100000000020003/7W 6-4311100001020013/5L 10-8313120000021053/2L 7-5301100010041013/1L 8-3311100000030012/27W 3-2110000001011002/26W 11-3311000110030042/24W 7-5313210020040042/23W 5-4300000000070002/21W 11-6222110021010032/20L 3-220000000005000
Preseason Totals 58132113503960733135 -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultABRH1B2B3BHRRBIBBHBPKSBCSTB4/1W 2-1100000000030003/31L 2-0200000000010003/30W 14-5211100000000013/29L 4-3000000000000003/28L 4-3100000000020003/27L 2-110000000002000
Regular Season Totals 71110000008001
Ryan Ritter Splits 2026
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SplitsHRRBIHAVG1B2B3BBBHBPSBCSTBOBP
Overall 0010.143100000010.143Away 0010.143100000010.143Night 0010.200100000010.200Day 0000.000000000000.000March 0010.167100000010.167April 0000.000000000000.000Opponent vs MIA 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 vs TOR 0 0 1 0.200 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 Venue @ Toronto 0 0 1 0.200 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 @ Miami 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
Ryan Ritter Player Profile
Career History
Ryan Ritter: Breaking News
Claims roster spot
Manager Warren Schaeffer said Sunday that Ritter has secured a spot on the Rockies' Opening Day roster, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. Ritter is expected to fill a utility role for the Rockies after slashing .333/.404/.529 with two home runs and three stolen bases over 57 plate appearances in the Cactus League while seeing playing time at three infield spots as well as in left field. He should be in line for regular playing time versus left-handed pitching and could earn more opportunities against righties early on if Tyler Freeman (back) requires a stint on the injured list.
Making case for utility role
Ritter is impressing the Rockies with his ability to play multiple positions and could earn a roster spot as a utility player, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. Ritter appeared in 60 games in 2025 and split his time evenly between second base and shortstop. The Rockies' offseason additions of Willi Castro and Edouard Julien weaken Ritter's chances of sticking at second base regularly, but he's appeared at second base, third base, shortstop and left field this spring. In addition to that versatility, he's hitting .478 with four doubles and a home run across 23 at-bats.