The Rockies picked up ground on both the Dodgers and the Giants behind a sometimes dominant performance from Ubaldo Jimenez and timely hitting from the bottom of the order.

Right-hander does have options, which means he could be sent down.

From the Rockies 4-3 loss to the Padres at Coors Field

Padres shortstop, acquired from Rockies in Rule 5 draft, out six to eight weeks.

Cubs and Padres are looking to keep players they selected from Rockies at winter meetings.