DENVER -- Righty Brooks Pounders, who appeared in 11 games for the Angels last season, arrived Tuesday as the latest reinforcement for a Rockies bullpen that has had its moments but, overall, has struggled this season.
Pounders, who has a 3.60 ERA in 10 innings pitched at Triple-A Albuquerque this season, replaces righty Scott Oberg (1-0, 6.55 ERA in 10 games), who was optioned to Albuquerque. To add Pounders to the Major League roster, the Rockies designated Albuquerque righty starter Zach Jemiola for assignment.
Pounders, 27, went 1-0 with 12 earned runs allowed in 10 1/3 innings last season with the Angels.