Rockies manager Bud Black likes to have one pitcher he can count on to close out games, at least most of the time. He no longer has that option after events in the ninth inning on Sunday further muddled the bullpen picture.
Late-game reliever Carlos Estevez, called on to finished up Colorado’s 10-6 victory over Texas after closer Jairo Diaz faltered, took a wicked hit on the back of his throwing hand on a come-backer off the bat of the Rangers’ Scott Heineman. Estevez appeared to be in significant pain as he came off the field after notching his first save of the season.