John Leyba, The Denver Post)
The Rockies couldn't wait for Rex Brothers. He hustled his way to Denver from El Paso on Saturday afternoon, speeding his way toward a return to the big-league mound.
Colorado called up the left-handed reliever to make his season debut against the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field. To make room on their 25-man roster, the Rockies designated pitcher Aaron Laffey for assignment.
"He's en route," manager Walt Weiss said in the dugout about 2 ½ hours before the game. "It's going to be really good to see Rex."
The move left the Rockies with an unused spot on their 40-man roster.