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.
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.
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.
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Colorado Rockies right-hander Aaron Cook gives up one run in five innings for Double-A Tulsa on rehab start.
Three weeks after his last appearance for the Colorado Rockies, Aaron Cook will make his first rehab start tonight for Double-A Tulsa.
The Colorado Rockies have designated left-handed reliever Randy Flores for assignment and recalled infielder Jonathan Herrera, who gave the team a spark and settled into the starting second base job after his recall in late June.
Eric Young Jr. was recalled to take roster spot until a starter is needed Tuesday, when Jhoulys Chacin likely will take the open spot in the rotation.
The Colorado Rockies will make decision between Jhoulys Chacin and Esmil Rogers for the start in San Diego.
Chacin unlikely to take Aaron Cook’s spot in the Colorado Rockies rotation this weekend. Until then, Chris Nelson will provide an extra bat.
Another rough outing for Aaron Cook put his team in a deep hole early and things only got worse as the Colorado Rockies dropped a crucial game against the San Francisco Giants.
