LOS ANGELES — Colton Welker’s difficult journey to the majors has run into another detour.
The Rockies announced on Wednesday that Welker was designated for assignment. The move cleared a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander José Ureña, who was selected onto the active roster and was scheduled to start Wednesday night’s game against the Dodgers.
Welker, 24, underwent season-ending surgery on his right shoulder on June 1 to repair a torn labrum.
“These are hard decisions for an organization, but we felt that where Colton is right now, at this part of his career, this move probably made the most sense, as opposed to somebody else,” manager Bud Black said.