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Edgmer Escalona | Relief Pitcher

Team: Colorado Rockies
Age / DOB:  (26) / 10/6/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 215
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Edgmer Escalona has been diagnosed with a bruised left cheek.
Escalona had a ball deflect off his glove and hit him in the face Tuesday, but he isn't showing any signs of a concussion. He should be back in action soon. Mar 12 - 8:04 PM
Source: Troy Renck on Twitter

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Edgmer Escalona - R - Rockies

Edgmer Escalona left Tuesday's game after a ball deflected off his glove and hit his cheekbone.

This sounds like a minor injury. Escalona will likely miss a few games before returning to action.
Source: Thomas Harding on Twitter
Mar 12 - 3:49 PM
Edgmer Escalona - R - Rockies

Rockies activated RHP Edgmer Escalona from the 15-day disabled list.

Escalona had been sidelined since early August with right elbow inflammation. He'll be used in middle relief.
Sun, Sep 2, 2012 01:07:00 PM
Edgmer Escalona - R - Rockies

Rockies placed RHP Edgmer Escalona on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 6, with right elbow inflammation.

The severity of the injury isn't yet known, but it's possible he'll just decide to shut it down until next year. The Rockies are promoting Will Harris from Triple-A Colorado Springs in a corresponding move.
Sat, Aug 11, 2012 12:58:00 PM
Edgmer Escalona - R - Rockies

Rockies recalled RHP Edgmer Escalona to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Escalona will replace injured outfielder Michael Cuddyer on the Rockies' active roster. He'll work out of middle relief, where he registered a 8.53 ERA and 7/3 K/BB ratio over 6 1/3 innings earlier this season.
Sat, Aug 4, 2012 05:36:00 PM
Edgmer Escalona - R - Rockies

Rockies optioned RHP Edgmer Escalona to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

He was cleared to make room for Tuesday's starting pitcher, Alex White. Escalona has an 8.53 ERA and 7/3 K/BB ratio over 6 1/3 innings out of the Rockies' bullpen this season.
Tue, May 8, 2012 08:54:00 AM
Edgmer Escalona - R - Rockies

Rockies recalled RHP Edgmer Escalona from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Escalona will join a Rockies bullpen that has been heavily used in recent games. He nearly made Colorado's 25-man roster this spring before being among the final cuts.
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 05:50:00 PM
Edgmer Escalona - R - Rockies

Rockies optioned RHP Edgmer Escalona to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

They also reassigned catcher Wil Nieves and infielders Brendan Harris and Brandon Wood, though all will remain in the major league camp for the time being. Escalona boasts a 1.71 ERA across 19 appearances over the last two seasons with the Rox, though he's struck out only 16 in 31 2/3 innings.
Sun, Apr 1, 2012 03:48:00 PM
Edgmer Escalona - R - Rockies

Rockies activated RHP Edgmer Escalona from the 15-day disabled list.

He was out for a couple weeks with a mild right rotator cuff strain. Escalona, 24, has a 2.55 ERA and 9/5 K/BB ratio over 17 2/3 innings at the major league level this season.
Sat, Sep 10, 2011 03:34:00 AM
Edgmer Escalona - R - Rockies

Rockies placed RHP Edgmer Escalona on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 20, with a right rotator cuff strain.

It's not believed to be serious, but the Rockies placed him on the DL to make room for Tuesday's starter Alex White. Escalona, 24, has a 2.55 ERA and 9/5 K/BB ratio over 17 2/3 innings at the major league level this season.
Tue, Aug 23, 2011 05:36:00 PM
Edgmer Escalona - R - Rockies

Rockies recalled RHP Edgmer Escalona from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Escalona will join the Rockies' bullpen while Esmil Rogers transitions to the rotation in place of Ubaldo Jimenez.
Sun, Jul 31, 2011 04:14:00 PM
Edgmer Escalona - R - Rockies

Rockies optioned RHP Edgmer Escalona to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Escalona was only called up because the Rockies used six pitchers in Thursday's game and needed bodies. He threw one scoreless inning in his brief stay.
Sat, Jul 2, 2011 05:33:00 PM
Edgmer Escalona - R - Rockies

Rockies recalled RHP Edgmer Escalona from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

The Rockies used six relievers in Thursday's extra-inning loss to the White Sox, so Escalona provides a fresh arm out of the bullpen. The 24-year-old had a 3.42 ERA and 26/9 K/BB ratio over 26 1/3 innings at the Triple-A level this season.
Fri, Jul 1, 2011 06:03:00 PM
Edgmer Escalona - R - Rockies

Rockies optioned RHPs Edgmer Escalona and Cory Riordan to Triple-A Colorado Springs, optioned RHP Juan Nicasio to Double-A Tulsa.

Escalona made five appearances with the Rockies last season as a September call-up, posting a 1.50 ERA over five appearances. The 23-year-old right-hander had a 6.00 ERA with the Sky Sox in 2010. Nicasio, 24, is one of better pitching prospects in the Rockies' system. He posted a 3.91 ERA over 28 starts with High-A Modesto last season, averaging 8.7 K/9 and 1.6 BB/9.
Mon, Mar 14, 2011 08:42:00 PM
Edgmer Escalona - R - Rockies

Rockies recalled RHP Edgmer Escalona from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Escalona, 23, posted a 6.00 ERA over 57 relief appearances with Sky Sox this season, but has been much better lately, posting a 3.67 ERA and 35/9 K/BB ratio since the All-Star break. He'll be an extra arm down the stretch.
Tue, Sep 7, 2010 05:52:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Wilin Rosario
2Yorvit Torrealba
1B1Todd Helton
2Jordan Pacheco
2B1Josh Rutledge
2Jonathan Herrera
3D.J. LeMahieu
SS1Troy Tulowitzki
3B1Nolan Arenado
LF1Carlos Gonzalez
CF1Dexter Fowler
2Eric Young Jr.
RF1Michael Cuddyer
2Charlie Blackmon
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Jhoulys Chacin
2Jorge De La Rosa
3Juan Nicasio
4Jeff Francis
5Jon Garland
6Edwar Cabrera
7Tyler Chatwood
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Rafael Betancourt
2Matt Belisle
3Wilton Lopez
4Rex Brothers
5Adam Ottavino
6Edgmer Escalona
7Josh Outman