DENVER – It was announced on Monday that quality pitching prospect German Marquez would be returning to the big leagues, joining the rotation in place of Jon Gray on Tuesday. In order to make room for the right-handed starter, the Rockies have optioned right-handed bench bat and utility player Stephen Cardullo.
Cardullo was the lone right-handed outfielder on the roster but the Rockies left-handed outfielders had no trouble hitting lefties to this point. Cardullo’s call down could mean Ian Desmond could be back within a week’s time as he is a righty and may now play the outfield with the resurgence of Reynolds.