"Of course, it's a relief," Colon said. "It really came down to me and Whit. It's a sense of relief that I'm still with this group and will be able to help us win."
A lot of thoughts danced through Colon's mind last week.
"I was getting ready for whatever, being traded to another team or clearing waivers and being sent to Omaha, or making the team," Colon said. "My family was prepared for anything.
"This happens in baseball to a lot of guys. I thank the coaching staff and everyone for [me] still being here.