The Rockies’ thin starting rotation took its first big hit this week with right-hander German Marquez’s trip to the injured list for forearm inflammation, leaving Colorado without a scheduled starter for Sunday in Seattle.
Marquez insisted the inflammation, which is the same issue that ended his 2019 season in late August, “is a minor thing” and that he “just needs some rest” before getting back on the mound.
While it appears the Rockies avoided a devastating blow to their staff — whenever a pitcher points to the inner part of their elbow as Marquez did Monday night against St.