In a must-win game, the Colorado Rockies were in position to do just that against the Philadelphia Phillies but fall after allowing a nine-run rally and leaving 14 runners on base.
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.
Rosters will expand to 40 players early next week, and with the recent spate of injuries in the Colorado Rockies bullpen, the team is certain to add a few players. Who might be among the September additions to the Rockies roster?
Esmil Rogers joins the Colorado Rockies the fourth time in 2010 and will make his third start of the season.
Chacin unlikely to take Aaron Cook’s spot in the Colorado Rockies rotation this weekend. Until then, Chris Nelson will provide an extra bat.
The Colorado Rockies have recalled outfielder Dexter Fowler from Triple-A Colorado Springs. To make room on the active roster, the Rockies optioned Chris Nelson back to the Sky Sox.
The Colorado Rockies missed out on a sweep of the Boston Red Sox thanks to a monster night from Dustin Pedroia, but battled back multiple times to cap a series filled with great games.
Matt Belisle gave up a run in the ninth but earned his second career save and first in nearly five years as the Colorado Rockies edged the Red Sox.
Six years after the Colorado Rockies took him in the first round, Nelson contributes to a win with a key bunt and an aggressive play at home plate.
The Colorado Rockies scored seven runs in their final two at-bats and survived a three-run ninth that ended when Rafael Betancourt struck out Jonathan Lecroy on a 10-pitch at-bat with the bases loaded.
Former first-round draft Chris Nelson called up from Triple-A Colorado Springs to take Troy Tulowitzki’s roster spot. Clint Barmes will move to shortstop.
Shortstop Chris Nelson will join Triple-A Colorado Springs on Saturday. Left-hander Christian Friedrich should return to the Double-A Tulsa rotation in about 10 days. And Greg Reynolds will start Saturday for high Class A Modesto.
