An MRI exam showed no structural damage to pitcher Greg Reynolds’ right elbow, Rockies medical director Dr. Tom Noonan said Friday.
X-rays revealed Greg Reynolds has a bone chip above his right elbow where he was hit Monday with a line drive while throwing batting practice. He also underwent an MRI exam Tuesday, and the Rockies are waiting for the results.
Jason Hammel, Jeff Francis and Ubaldo Jimenez draw starting assignments for first three spring training games later this week.
The Colorado Rockies enter 2010 with a bullpen that, like the team’s starting rotation, could be the most stable in franchise history. The late-innings trio returns intact while the rest of the bullpen will be comprised of 2009 holdovers, veterans returning from injuries and a pack of young arms trying to find a way to stick in the major leagues.
Five starting pitchers accounted for 155 of the Colorado Rockies’ 162 starts in 2009, unheard of stability for a franchise whose pitching staff at times has been one of baseball’s most tired jokes. The Rockies likely will see one change in their starting rotation in 2010, and that to welcome back an old friend.
Former No. 1 pick returns to the mound following October shoulder surgery and does well in a 45-pitch bullpen throwing just fastballs.
Rockies can monitor the progress and rehabilitation of injured players, most of them minor leaguers.
Star-crossed right-hander has scapula surgery to remove scar tissue and inflammed area
First baseman Jason Giambi, catcher Paul Phillips and relievers Joel Peralta and Randy Flores join the Colorado Rockies. To make room for two of the players on the 40-man roster, the Rockies placed Greg Reynolds and Greg Smith on the 60-day disabled list.
Former Rockies pitcher loses spot in the Sky Sox’s rotation
As Stu Cole takes over the helm in Colorado Springs, some players don’t expect much to change for the first-place Sky Sox — at least, not until the parent club looks to the team for help.
Iannetta catches simulated games thrown by Daley and Buchholz