Cole steps in to fill the rotation spot left open after Joe Ross was demoted to Triple-A. Cole has struggled in his Major League career to date, with a 5.29 ERA in 11 games (nine starts) and a 3.20 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
Velasquez's efficiency took a step back in his last start. He allowed just one run but didn't get past the fifth inning after each of his previous four starts had lasted longer than the one before.