The Rockies are losing their most effective reliever to the injured list.
Colorado placed right-handed pitcher Mychal Givens on the 10-day IL, the team announced on Thursday, as Givens deals with a lower-back issue. His absence begins as the Rockies embark on a four-game homestand against the Milwaukee Brewers this week at Coors Field.
“It’s been bothering Michael for a little bit, the low-back side,” manager Bud Black said. “He was able to work an inning a couple of days ago. But it just got to the point where it was nagging.”
Givens had been excellent with scoreless outings in seven consecutive games.