Pitchers Bruce Billings, Rex Brothers, Greg Reynolds and Adam Jorgenson, catcher Jordan Pacheco and center fielder Charlie Blackmon, all from Tulsa, and Modesto shortstop Thomas Field to play in AFL.
Former Colorado Rockies first-round pick Greg Reynolds, coming off his best start of the season as he battles back from a series of injuries that derailed his development, pitched another eight strong innings for Double-A Tulsa.
Right-handed pitcher Greg Reynolds pitched seven shutout innings for Double-A Tulsa, his best start this season as he continues trying to get back on track after a series of injury-plagued seasons.
Greg Reynolds, the Colorado Rockies’ first-round pick and second overall in the 2006 draft, will now resume a bid to return to the major-leagues that has been slowed by injuries and inconsistency since he appeared in 14 games with the team in 2008.
Colorado Rockies left-handed pitching prospect Christian Friedrich is scheduled to start Friday for Double-A Tulsa after missing nearly a month with inflammation in his left elbow.
The Colorado Rockies expect outfielder Carlos Gonzalez to be out until Wednesday.
The Colorado Rockies could start reinstating players from disabled list soon, beginning with right fielder Brad Hawpe on Monday.
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.
Minor-league reliever Al Alburquerque was designated for assignment and Greg Reynolds was moved to the 60-day disabled list to make room on the Colorado Rockies 40-man roster for Juan Rincon and Paul Phillips.
Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton gets this third afternoon off of the early season with the team about to embark on a seven-game road trip and without a day off scheduled until April 29.
Left-handed reliever Joe Beimel has joined Triple-A Colorado Springs, taking what is likely to be his final step before being added to the Colorado Rockies bullpen.
The Colorado Rockies’ 40-man roster is full, but reliever Taylor Buchholz’s rehab will take time, giving the team a spot to play with when making final decisions.
