Rockies LHP Kyle Freeland (11-11, 4.10 ERA in 2017) vs. Padres RHP Tyson Ross (3-3, 7.71), 8:10 p.m. Tuesday; ATTRM, 850 AM
Ross, 30, received the official word Monday that he would be joining the Padres’ rotation. He replaces right-hander Dinelson Lamet, 24, who’s been diagnosed with a flexor strain in his pitching elbow. Lamet is expected to miss the first month of the season, at least, but an MRI revealed no structural or ligament damage. Ross has a career ERA of 3.91, but he struggled last year with Texas, putting up a 1.