Before today’s game against the Chicago White Sox, the Rockies activated Gerardo Parra from the disabled list after he’s been on it since June 7 with a right quad strain after sliding into second base on an attempted steal the day prior.
Tauchman optioned to AAA
As a result, the Rockies optioned 26-year old rookie outfielder Mike Tauchman back to Triple-A Albuquerque. Tauchman only received nine at-bats in seven games but he did have two hits and an RBI. He made his MLB debut on June 27. He has played well in AAA in 2017 as in 70 games, he has 81 hits, 14 doubles, 10 HRs, 55 RBIs, 11 stolen bases, and a .