The Colorado Rockies added reinforcements as the major-league rosters expanded Wednesday, recalling infielder Chris Nelson from Triple-A and activating right-handed reliever Taylor Buchholz from the disabled list.
Colorado Rockies reliever will undergo the reconstructive elbow operation in Denver on Sept. 8
The Colorado Rockies were expected to activate Aaron Cook for a Thursday start at home against the Philadelphia Phillies but will instead start Jhoulys Chacin on normal rest and push Cook back to Friday against the San Diego Padres.
Clint Barmes will start at shortstop as Troy Tulowitzki sits out the Colorado Rockies series opener against the San Francisco Giants with a groin injury. Meanwhile, Ian Stewart goes to the disabled list with an rib cage injury.
The Colorado Rockies open a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants, one of two National League West teams against whom they have a winning record this season.
Carlos Gonzalez, who also won the award during the last week of July, hit .545 (12-for-22) and led baseball with 11 RBIs. He collected four doubles, a triple and four home runs and scored eight runs.
Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki was removed after the eighth inning Sunday with tightness in his left groin. Tulowitzki was pulled from the game as a precaution and the team is uncertain if will be able to play Monday.
Right-hander works 5 2/3 innings for Double-A Tulsa in second rehab start and is scheduled to pitch Thursday for the Colorado Rockies.
Colorado Rockies reliever has sprained ulnar collateral ligament in right elbow and will see Dr. Lewis Yocum on Tuesday.
Luis Ayala pitched effectively for the Montreal Expos and Washington Nationals from 2003-07, but has struggled the past three seasons and has bounced around, making stops in six organizations.
The Colorado Rockies move Clint Barmes to the bereavement list and Manuel Corpas to the disabled list to make room for two fresh arms, left-hander Franklin Morales and right-hander Samuel Deduno.
Brad Hawpe has been assigned to the Charlotte Stone Crabs of the high Class-A Florida State League where he can get some regular at-bats before being activated later next week.
