In a move designed to prop up its bullpen for a possible playoff run, the Rockies on Sunday acquired veteran right-hander Mychal Givens from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for prospects Tyler Nevin and Terrin Vavra, plus a player to be named later, the Rockies announced.
Givens, 30, the Orioles’ second-round pick in 2009 as a shortstop, was converted to a pitcher and arrived in the majors in late 2015 to join the Baltimore bullpen. He is effective against right-handed batters and throws a 96-98 mph fastball, complemented by a hard slider.
“He’s a proven big-league relief pitcher who will definitely help us,” manager Bud Black said Sunday after San Diego beat the Rockies 13-2, scoring eight runs and hitting four home runs off the bullpen.