MLB insider Robert Murray reported this morning that the Colorado Rockies have signed veteran starting pitcher Ivan Nova. It is assumed but not confirmed this is a minor league deal. Hours later, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported that the Rockies have also brought back veteran reliever Chris Rusin on a minor league deal.
The right-handed Nova was last with the Philadelphia Phillies during spring training, where he failed to break the final roster. Nova had an ERA of 7.30 over five appearances and three starts, walking nine and striking out six.