Charlie Condon has done just about everything possible at Triple-A Albuquerque to force the Rockies’ hand, and the only real question now is how long Colorado can keep him there.
The 23-year-old has been tearing through his first full season at the highest level of the minors, and his bat has made the wait feel temporary. In 124 games, Condon has posted 25 home runs, 92 RBI, 73 drawn walks, seven triples, 25 doubles, and 102 drawn walks while hitting .274/.388/.513 with an OPS over .900.
The loudest moment in that stretch came recently, when he launched two grand slams. Not in separate games, either, but in the same one.
That kind of production is hard to overlook, especially for a Rockies club still trying to avoid another 100-loss season. Colorado has been stuck in a rebuilding grind for years, and while the losses have piled up, there’s at least some reason to look ahead with a bit more confidence. Mickey Moniak, Hunter Goodman, and other younger pieces give the roster something to build around, and Condon clearly belongs in that conversation too.
The Rockies’ biggest issue remains the pitching staff, which means offense has to carry a heavy load. That’s part of why Condon fits so naturally into what Colorado needs. If the bat keeps doing what it has been doing in Albuquerque, he’ll get his shot.
Had the Rockies not brought in TJ Rumfield last offseason from the New York Yankees, Condon may already have reached the majors. Instead, Rumfield took over as the starting first baseman and has put himself in Rookie of the Year conversations, making the move look like the right one.
Rumfield entered 2026 with plenty of Triple-A experience, but a crowded position group kept him from getting a real crack at the big leagues. Condon, meanwhile, was still waiting for his first pitch at that level. That delay now looks more like a matter of timing than ability.
He didn’t get the call this season, but that doesn’t mean the opportunity is far off. Opening weekend in 2027 already feels like a realistic target for a player who has made a habit of pressing the front office with his performance.
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