Scott Oberg is scheduled to throw in the Texas exhibition this evening, and the response of his back could determine his Opening Day availability. Oberg has been battling a strained back through summer camp action.
After his 2019 successes, Oberg’s work reasons well for the Rockies’ late-inning presence. Colorado’s schedule features ‘easier’ opponents early in the season, and a hot start could keep the Rockies in contention before they face the Dodgers and Astros for seven consecutive games in late August.
With Oberg’s work in the later innings, a hot start could be more likely.