The Rockies must build a better bullpen to begin turning their fortunes around. Last season, the ‘pen was a disaster and significant reason the Rockies lost 101 games. A closer look:

• Their 5.38 ERA was the highest in the majors and tied with the 2023 club for the fifth-highest in franchise history.

• The Rockies’ 28 blown saves were tied with the Cardinals for second-most in the majors (most: 36, White Sox) and tied with the 2016 club for the fifth-most in franchise history (most: 34, 2004).

• The Rockies’ 7.10 ERA (110.1 IP, 87 ER) ERA in the ninth inning was the highest in the majors by 1.22 runs (second: Toronto, 5.88.).

• Opponents hit .295 against Rockies relievers in the ninth, the highest in the majors.

• Six times, the Rockies gave up five or more runs in the ninth inning or later when entering the inning with the lead, the most in a single season in baseball’s Modern Era.

Sources: Colorado Rockies, Elias Sports Bureau