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Christian Friedrich - S - Rockies

Christian Friedrich yielded three runs on seven hits and struck out six in Friday's 6-3 win over the Reds.

It officially snapped Cincinnati's previous six game winning streak. Friedrich has been surprisingly effective in three of his four starts this season, but is still the owner of a 5.02 ERA and 1.48 WHIP. He's only a spot-start option in mixed leagues.
May 25 - 11:50 PM
Todd Helton - 1B - Rockies

Todd Helton homered and drove in three runs in Friday's game against the Reds.

It was his first home run since April 29, and fifth of the season. Helton finished 2-for-4 on the night and drove in all three of his RBIs off Johnny Cueto. He's now hitting .228/.317/.417 over his first 127 at-bats.
May 25 - 11:31 PM
Michael Cuddyer - OF - Rockies

Michael Cuddyer was scratched from Friday's lineup due to stiff neck.

It's probably safe to call him day-to-day for now. Tyler Colvin will slide over to right field while Eric Young, Jr. will start in center field and bat leadoff.
Related: Eric Young Jr., Tyler Colvin
Source: Troy Renck on Twitter
May 25 - 6:47 PM
Jhoulys Chacin - S - Rockies

Jhoulys Chacin was diagnosed with an injury to his pectoralis minor muscle.

Chacin traveled to St. Louis on Thursday for a second opinion on what has been ailing him over the past few weeks. The good news is that any structural damage to his shoulder or elbow were ruled out, but he was diagnosed with an entrapment of a nerve in his pectoral muscle. While it's an unusual injury, it can be treated through rest and exercise. The Rockies have yet to provide a timetable on his return, but it certainly doesn't sound imminent.
Source: Troy Renck on Twitter
May 25 - 5:37 PM
Hector Gomez - SS - Rockies

Rockies transferred INF Hector Gomez from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

The move clears a spot for Wil Nieves on the 40-man roster. Gomez hasn't played all season due to a groin injury.
May 25 - 5:07 PM
Wil Nieves - C - Rockies

Rockies purchased the contract of C Wil Nieves from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

He'll take the place of the injured Ramon Hernandez (hand) on the active roster and should split playing time with rookie Wilin Rosario in the short-term. Nieves, 34, owns a lousy .221/.268/.289 batting line in the big leagues and can be ignored in fantasy leagues.
May 25 - 5:05 PM
Ramon Hernandez - C - Rockies

Rockies placed C Ramon Hernandez on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 24, with a left hand strain.

Hernandez has been bothered by the injury for most of the season, so the Rockies hope a couple weeks off will allow him to get closer to 100 percent. Wilin Rosario should take on a larger role during his absence while Wil Nieves will serve as the backup.
May 25 - 5:03 PM
Wil Nieves - C - Rockies

Wil Nieves has joined the Rockies in Cincinnati.

No official word from the team yet, but this could be a sign that Ramon Hernandez is headed for the disabled list. The veteran backstop has been dealing with a nagging injury to his left hand for most of the season. Nieves would likely function as the primary backup to rookie Wilin Rosario if Hernandez indeed lands on the DL.
Related: Ramon Hernandez, Wilin Rosario
Source: Troy Renck on Twitter
May 25 - 4:14 PM
Drew Pomeranz - S - Rockies

Drew Pomeranz was rocked for six runs — two earned — over three innings in a start for Triple-A Colorado Springs Thursday.

Pomeranz hadn't allowed a run in his previous two outings for the Sky Sox. Even after those two outings, Rockies manager Jim Tracy indicated that the left-hander wasn't close to rejoining the big club's rotation, so he's certainly no closer after Thursday's effort. The Rox are trying to get Pomeranz to maintain higher velocity with more downhill plane to his fastball.
Source: Denver Post
May 25 - 9:23 AM
Jhoulys Chacin - S - Rockies

Jhoulys Chacin was sent for a second opinion on his right shoulder Thursday.

Chacin landed on the disabled list earlier this month after an MRI revealed inflammation in the shoulder and biceps tendon. He has been working on strengthening exercises since then, but has not been allowed to throw. "He's seeing another doctor today, which we'll report on once we get an idea of what that doctor has to say," said Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd. "We just can't figure out what's going on right now. [Dugger] and our medical people are very creative people. They're looking for answers." Needless to say, there's no timetable for Chacin's return.
Source: Rockies.mlb.com
May 24 - 11:33 PM
Dexter Fowler - OF - Rockies

Dexter Fowler (ankle) expects to start on Friday.

Fowler was held out of Wednesday's starting lineup after rolling his ankle Tuesday on a dugout step. He'll use Thursday's scheduled team off day to get fully healed.
Source: Denver Post
May 24 - 9:20 AM
Dexter Fowler - OF - Rockies

Dexter Fowler returned to action on Wednesday, fanning as a pinch-hitter against the Marlins.

Fowler did not start because of a rolled ankle. His .232/.338/.464 batting line would be acceptable for a catcher, but not for a starting center fielder.
May 24 - 3:00 AM
Alex White - S - Rockies

Alex White allowed four runs on eight hits in six innings of Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Marlins, improving to 1-3 on the year.

White struck out three and walked one in picking up his fourth career victory. We would say he got the win because he was away from hitter's haven Coors Field, but White's best start of the year actually came at home last Friday, while he's allowed at least four runs in two of his three road outings. He'll bring a 5.32 ERA into Monday's game against Houston. That one is in Denver.
May 23 - 10:56 PM
Troy Tulowitzki - SS - Rockies

Troy Tulowitzki doubled, homered and drove in four runs in Wednesday's win over the Marlins.

The four-RBI were a season high for Tulo, who's now homered twice in his past three games. Tulo is an infamous second-half player, but his .268/.345/.439 triple slash still leaves something to be desired. He's roped 13 extra-base hits and driven in 23 runs in 41 games.
May 23 - 10:51 PM
Jorge De La Rosa - S - Rockies

Jorge De La Rosa (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Thursday and resume his rehab assignment Sunday for Triple-A Colorado Springs.

De La Rosa's 30-day rehab window was restarted because of a right forearm, but he's ready to get back on the mound. It's unlikely he'll need another full 30 days, assuming he has no setbacks.
Source: Denver Post
May 23 - 8:29 PM

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