The Rockies’ wobbly bullpen received some much-needed support Friday.
In the wake of their relievers’ workload and reoccurring meltdown, the club made a pair of roster moves ahead of its game against the Phillies. The Rockies called up right-hander John Curtiss and Matt Carasiti from Triple-A Albuquerque.
To make room on the 26-man roster, they optioned right-hander Peter Lambert to Triple-A and designated right-hander Matt Koch for assignment. To open a spot on the 40-man roster spot, the Rockies transferred left-handed Kyle Freeland (elbow soreness) to the 60-day injured list.
Manager Bud Black explained that the moves were necessary to get “some fresh arms” into the ‘pen.