Tanner Gordon Refines Arsenal in Bid for Rockies Rotation

Tanner Gordon is competing for a fifth starter spot with the Rockies, focusing on a new two-seam fastball grip and adjustments to his slider and cutter under pitching coach Alon Leichman. Embracing the team's philosophy to attack the zone, he has impressed this spring with seven innings of one-run ball, eight strikeouts, and only one walk across three appearances. Gordon continues to balance coaching staff input with his own feel for the game while vying for an Opening Day roster spot.