Rockies manager Walt Weiss joked Monday that his starting rotation might reach 12 pitchers before the season ends given the arms Colorado has added over the past month.
In reality the Rockies are sticking with a six-man rotation, even with German Marquez added to the group and slated for his first start Wednesday against St. Louis. That’s because rookie Jeff Hoffman is expected to finish the season in the bullpen, Weiss said.
“We’re looking at Hoffman a lot like we did Jon Gray last year, where we’re trying to protect some innings,” Weiss said. “It’s his first full season pitching after Tommy John (surgery).