After four selections on the first day of the 2022 MLB draft on Sunday, highlighted by Gonzaga right-hander Gabriel Hughes at No. 10 overall, the Rockies have eight selections on Monday’s Day 2.
LHP Carson Palmquist (Miami), Round 3, No. 88 — The 6-foot-3 southpaw had 14 saves for ‘Canes in ’21, then went 9-4 with a 2.89 ERA in 16 starts in ’22. He had 118 strikeouts to 32 walks this year and could be a middle-rotation arm.
SS Ryan Ritter (Kentucky), Round 4, No. 116 — The 6-foot-2, 200-pounder is an elite defender with plus-range and a strong arm.