WASHINGTON -- A pair of tested veterans in right-hander Pat Neshek and catcher Jonathan Lucroy were the reinforcements the Rockies acquired before Monday's non-waiver Trade Deadline.
Colorado -- holding the second National League Wild Card position, a half-game behind the Wild Card-leading D-backs and 5 1/2 ahead of the Brewers -- is believed to have pursued a relief pitcher whose contract was club-controlled beyond this year but no such deal materialized. No indications emerged that the club pursued starting pitching, meaning the team's playoff pursuit remains on the shoulders of a young group that consists of four rookies and three young veterans.