NEW YORK — As they wind down a disappointing first half, the last-place Colorado Rockies obtained some excellent news on the medical report Friday.
Germán Márquez threw a bullpen at Citi Area and is scheduled to start out Sunday towards the New York Mets in his long-awaited return from Tommy John surgical procedure. He is been on a rehab task within the minor leagues however hasn’t pitched within the majors since April 26, 2023.
“It is going to be good to have him again. He is tremendous excited to be again. The blokes are pumped to have him right here and prepared for Sunday,” supervisor Bud Black stated. “So, we’re anxiously awaiting his return to our rotation. He feels good. Got here out of his rehab begins superb — after the sport, subsequent day, bounce again, so he feels good.”
Márquez is anticipated to throw 75 to 90 pitches Sunday. The 29-year-old right-hander has received no less than 11 video games 4 occasions and is 65-56 with a 4.41 ERA in eight huge league seasons — all with the Rockies.
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“He is a staff man first. He cares about each participant. He cares in regards to the group,” Black stated. “Simply his nature is such the place you be ok with it. He is a terrific competitor. He loves this group. He is that kind of man.”
As well as, oft-injured Rockies slugger Kris Bryant took batting follow indoors and elevated the depth of his strength-and-conditioning exercise. It’s “extremely probably” he’ll start a minor league rehab task subsequent Friday proper after the All-Star break, Black stated.
The 32-year-old Bryant has been sidelined since June 3 with a bruised left rib. The primary baseman and outfielder additionally was on the injured record from April 14 to Could 21 with a low again pressure.
Bryant was the 2016 NL MVP after serving to the Chicago Cubs to their first World Collection title since 1908. The four-time All-Star and 2015 NL Rookie of the 12 months has struggled mightily to remain wholesome and produce since signing a $182 million, seven-year contract with Colorado in March 2022. He’s hitting .186 with two homers, 10 RBIs and a .586 OPS in 24 video games this season.
In different injury-related information, Charlie Blackmon returned to the lineup Friday night time towards the Mets after lacking three video games with a sore proper hamstring. The four-time All-Star and 2017 NL batting champion was within the leadoff spot because the designated hitter.
Left fielder Nolan Jones was scratched from the unique lineup with again tightness and changed by Sam Hilliard.
