Left-handed pitcher Tyler Matzek, out with biceps tendinitis, might miss one start. Shortstop Hector Gomez will be sidelined indefinitely with back problems.
Christian Friedrich left his start Wednesday at Tulsa three hitters into the third inning after suffering a strained lat muscle. Tyler Matzek also had a short outing at Asheville, but his early exit was based on pitch count.
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Colorado Rockies promote Parker Frazier and Josh Sullivan to high Class A Modesto following rehab assignments at Tri-City and move Ethan Hollingsworth from Modesto to Double-A Tulsa to take injured Christian Friedrich’s spot.
Tyler Matzek, the Colorado Rockies’ first-round pick in 2009, threw 5 2/3 no-hit innings Thursday for the Single-A Asheville Tourists to pick up his first win.
Tyler Matzek, who was selected in the first round by the Colorado Rockies and 11th overall in the 2009 draft, pitched five shutout innings and allowed one hit.
Two of the Colorado Rockies top picks in 2009 have gone from extended spring training to low Class A Asheville, where Matzek will start his professional career and Arenado is continuing his after playing at Rookie Casper in 2009.
The Colorado Rockies farm system placed three prospects — all pitchers — on Baseball America’s annual Top 100 prospects list including last year’s No. 1 pick Tyler Matzek, who has yet to throw a regular-season pitch in the organization.
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.
In departure from past years, five left-handed pitchers among Colorado Rockies top 30 prospects, led by top draft picks Tyler Matzek and Christian Friedrich.
Star-crossed right-hander has scapula surgery to remove scar tissue and inflammed area
Prize high school left-hander, Rockies No. 1 pick this year, has been as good as advertised while taking first professional steps
