Colorado Rockies rookie Cole Carrigg benched for misconduct

Colorado Rockies rookie outfielder Cole Carrigg has been benched for several days following an incident during a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. During the eighth inning of the matchup, Carrigg failed to complete a diving catch on a ball hit by Michael Harris II, which resulted in a two-run double for the Braves.

Following the play, Carrigg directed an obscene gesture toward heckling fans in the stands. The moment was captured by broadcast cameras, leading to disciplinary action from the Rockies organization. Manager Warren Schaeffer described the behavior as an “embarrassment to the organization” and stated that the team does not tolerate such conduct.

Carrigg issued an apology to his teammates and the club, stating, “That’s not how I want to represent us.” He attributed the outburst to his passion for the game and the high stakes of the play. Carrigg, who has been a notable performer this season, will remain out of the starting lineup for a period to serve as a consequence for his actions.