Apr 21, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Robert Stephenson (29) pitches in the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
The Colorado Rockies welcome back Robert Stephenson to the bullpen while starting pitcher Peter Lambert takes another step back from Tommy John surgery.
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Before the Rockies continued their series with the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday afternoon at Coors Field, Colorado activated Stephenson from the 10-day injured list. The right-hander went on the IL with upper back tightness on June 28 and had appeared in 27 games before the injury, striking out 27 in 23.