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Rockies Prospect Ethan Holliday to Undergo Season‑Ending Foot Surgery

The procedure forces the club to reset his development timetable with recovery expected into late 2026.

Jul 13, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Ethan Holliday is drafted by the Colorado Rockies with the fourth pick during the first round of the MLB Draft at The Coca-Cola Roxy. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Reports late Friday, citing MLB.com, said Holliday has a stress fracture in his left foot and will have surgery that will end his 2026 minor‑league season.
  • Holliday last played on May 20 and was placed on the minor‑league 7‑day injured list on May 24 before examinations led to the surgical decision.
  • Through 33 games in his first full pro season he hit .262 with nine home runs and 32 RBIs while posting a hot May that suggested rising power.
  • A high‑school top‑five pick who signed a reported nine‑figure bonus for a high‑schooler, Holliday is the Rockies’ No. 1 prospect and is ranked No. 17 by MLB Pipeline.
  • The surgery is likely to delay any promotion to High‑A and push major‑league timelines and evaluations into 2027 while costing Holliday valuable development and game experience.