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By the People, for the People
Rockies Outfielder Vows to 'Cut Off' Injured Finger for Playoff Chance
Mickey Moniak says he would sacrifice his finger to play in the postseason for struggling Colorado team.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 6:20pm
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A Rockies player's determination to play through injury reflects the team's desperate quest to end its playoff drought.Carlsbad TodayColorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak, a former No. 1 overall draft pick, says he would be willing to cut off his injured finger if it meant he could play in a playoff game for the struggling franchise. Moniak, who recently returned from a sprained right ring finger, acknowledged that if the Rockies were in playoff contention in September, he likely would not have gone on the injured list and would have played through the pain.
Why it matters
The Rockies have endured one of the worst stretches in franchise history, failing to make the playoffs for several consecutive seasons. Moniak's comments reflect the intense desire of Rockies players to end that drought and compete in the postseason, even if it means making personal sacrifices.
The details
Moniak, who hit 24 home runs with a .270 batting average and .824 OPS last season, was reinstated from the injured list on Friday after missing the first six games of the 2026 season. The 24-year-old outfielder said that if the Rockies were in playoff contention in September, he probably would not have gone on the IL and would have played through the pain of the sprained finger.
- Moniak was reinstated from the injured list on Friday, April 3, 2026.
- Moniak missed the first six games of the 2026 season with a sprained right ring finger.
The players
Mickey Moniak
A 24-year-old outfielder for the Colorado Rockies and former No. 1 overall draft pick out of La Costa Canyon High School in Carlsbad, California.
Nolan Arenado
A former star third baseman for the Rockies who left the team in recent years.
Trevor Story
A former star shortstop for the Rockies who left the team in recent years.
What they’re saying
“Oh, I would have cut it off.”
— Mickey Moniak, Rockies Outfielder
What’s next
If the Rockies are in playoff contention in September, it will be interesting to see if Moniak follows through on his vow to play through injury, even to the point of potentially sacrificing his finger.
The takeaway
Moniak's comments highlight the intense passion and desperation of Rockies players to end the team's playoff drought, even if it means making personal sacrifices. This level of commitment could be crucial if the struggling franchise is to turn things around and return to the postseason.
