In the past seven days, the Colorado bullpen has posted a dismal 8.53 ERA. Since last Tuesday, the bullpen ERA has spiked from a 5.16 to a National League-worst 5.75.
In Monday’s Rockpile, Daren Gonzalez wrote about where the trust is in the big league bullpen. League comparisons can also frame reliever trust as a sensitive subject—so where can the Rockies turn if trust continues on the trend of the past week?
The minor leagues are back—and perhaps as timely as ever.
There are a handful of arms waiting in the wings, some seeking their long-anticipated debuts and some seeking to cement their veteran status within the big league ranks.