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Rockies lose top prospects Ryan Rolison, Colton Welker for season due to shoulder injuries

The Rockies are hurting down on the farm.

Manager Bud Black confirmed Friday that two of the club’s top prospects — left-handed starter Ryan Rolison and corner infielder Colton Welker — will undergo shoulder surgery and are lost for the season.

“It’s unfortunate because both guys were so close to trying to solidify themselves as major-leaguers,” Black said before the Rockies hosted Atlanta. “Welker . . .

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