The numbers frame the Rockies’ dilemma.
In August, the club’s three best starters have been excellent: Kyle Freeland is 2-1 with a 2.27 ERA; German Marquez is 2-1 with a 2.12 ERA; and Jon Gray is 1-0 with a 3.33 ERA.
The club’s other two starters have struggled: Tyler Anderson is 0-4 with an 11.39 ERA; Antonio Senzatela is 0-1 with a 5.87 ERA.
With 32 games left, and a chance at winning their first National League West title within reach, Colorado can’t afford to go forward with only three-fifths of a rotation performing at a sufficient level.