Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler underwent Tommy John surgery last August, and recently told reporters that the date he’s targeting for a return to action this season is September 1. While not unheard of, a 12-month recovery timeline from Tommy John surgery is a rare feat for pitchers, particularly those rehabbing from the procedure for a second time, as Buehler is. Despite … [Read more...] about West Notes: Buehler, Rockies, Blackburn
Rockies’ Low-Cost Relief Addition Paying Off
While most of last offseason’s major free agent activity was wrapped up by the new year, the left-handed relief market lagged. Matt Strahm and Taylor Rogers came off the board in December but veterans Andrew Chafin, Matt Moore and Zack Britton all lingered on the market. (Britton remains unsigned.) Brad Hand also fell into the latter group. The three-time All-Star was a free … [Read more...] about Rockies’ Low-Cost Relief Addition Paying Off
NL West Notes: Garcia, Padres, Feltner, Dodgers, May
The Padres placed Luis Garcia on the 15-day injured list today, as the left-hander is suffering from a left oblique strain. Righty Domingo Tapia was called up from Triple-A to take Garcia’s spot on the active roster. Garcia has a somewhat misleading 4.66 ERA this season, as nine of his 10 earned runs allowed came in two disastrous appearances (totaling two-thirds of an … [Read more...] about NL West Notes: Garcia, Padres, Feltner, Dodgers, May
Rockies Reinstate Ryan Rolison, Transfer Ryan Feltner To 60-Day IL
The Rockies reinstated left-hander Ryan Rolison from the 60-day injured list this afternoon. Colorado optioned the former first round pick to Triple-A Albuquerque, so he won’t make his major league debut quite yet. In order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, the Rox transferred righty Ryan Feltner from the 15-day to the 60-day IL. Colorado also placed Charlie Blackmon on the … [Read more...] about Rockies Reinstate Ryan Rolison, Transfer Ryan Feltner To 60-Day IL
Rockies Recall Blair Calvo
The Rockies announced they’ve recalled reliever Blair Calvo from Triple-A Albuquerque. He’ll be in Bud Black’s bullpen tonight against the Diamondbacks following his first major league call. Karl Kauffmann was optioned out in a corresponding move. Calvo, 27, has played four-plus seasons professionally. Signed for just $3,000 as a 23rd round draftee out of Florida’s Flagler … [Read more...] about Rockies Recall Blair Calvo