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 could start reinstating players from disabled list soon, beginning with right fielder Brad Hawpe on Monday.

Colorado Rockies pitching prospect Samuel Deduno has been placed on the disabled list with elbow soreness, meaning Triple-A Colorado Springs has lost three-fifths of its rotation.

Former catcher once played for Rockies and finished playing career in 2009 at Triple-A Colorado Springs

Outfielder Paul McAnulty also joins the team as Sky Sox make several roster moves

Left-handed pitching prospect’s workload increases

Birkins sent back to Tulsa, where Friedrich could soon be pitching. Hollingsworth rejoins Modesto.

Former Rockies pitcher loses spot in the Sky Sox’s rotation

Cook falters in final spring start. Rockies score two off closer Joakim Soria in ninth but fall short.