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Jon Gray will not break camp with Rockies due to injury

SCOTTDALE, aRIZ. — Frustrated, but relieved that he doesn't have a more serious injury, Rockies right-hander Jon Gray said Thursday morning that it will likely be at least "a couple of weeks" until he is able to pitch again.Gray will not break camp in the Rockies' starting rotation

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Gray said he has a strained rectus abdominis that causes sharp pain when he pitches, particularly when he throws a changeup or curveball.

"It's pretty common and at least it's not torn, so that's good," Gray said. "I should be able to throw pretty soon, but it will at least be a couple of weeks until I'm game-ready.