The Colorado Rockies have hired Ethan Katz as their new pitching coach, according to a report from SB Nation's Scaling the Rocks. Katz previously served as assistant pitching coach for the Houston Astros.
The 2026 season saw Katz working with the Astros, where he collaborated with pitching consultant Brent Strom. His move to Colorado marks his first major league pitching coach role.
The Rockies announced the hiring on November 3, 2026. Katz will oversee the team's pitching staff development.
