Injuries & Moves: Latest on Beck, Jones, Márquez, Gilbreath
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10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST
OF Jordan Beck (broken left hand; Rockies No. 3 prospect)
Expected return: Late July/early August
Beck, one of the top prospects who will get regular Major League action during the second half, has been moved from the Arizona Complex League, where he played three games (3-for-11), to Triple-A Albuquerque to continue his rehab assignment. Beck was not in the July 26 starting lineup, however.
Beck played in 23 games with the Rockies before his injury, hitting .190 with two homers, eight RBIs, one walk and 30 strikeouts. (Last updated: July 26)
OF Nolan Jones (lower back strain)
Expected return: TBD
Rockies manager Bud Black said on July 26 that Jones has reported to the team’s complex in Scottsdale, Ariz.
“We’ve just got to let it keep progressing," Black said. "He’ll let us know when he’s ready, just based on how he is feeling. But we’re taking it slow.” (Last updated: July 26)
RHP Germán Márquez (right elbow inflammation)
Expected return: TBD
Placed on the IL on July 22 (retroactive to July 19), Márquez is under a plan of playing catch the first two days in San Francisco, and throwing a bullpen session the morning of the final game. Caution will continue.
Pitching coach Darryl Scott said, “Really, what would be the point in pushing through something right now? Let’s do the right thing, take this year to get him healthy, get him out there and finish the season so that he is full go into Spring Training and the season next year with no concerns.” (Last updated: July 26)
60-DAY INJURED LIST
LHP Lucas Gilbreath (Tommy John surgery, shoulder discomfort)
Expected return: Second half of the season
Gilbreath joined High-A Spokane for his second rehab appearance on July 26. Starting against Eugene, Gilbreath gave up two runs on one hit and two walks, and tallied two strikeouts before leaving after 29 pitches. Gilbreath began his rehab assignment by facing the Cubs in an Arizona Complex League game on July 23. The plan is to eventually move Gilbreath to Triple-A Albuquerque before bringing him back to the Majors. (Last updated: July 26)
RHP Antonio Senzatela (Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: Possibly late this season
Manager Bud Black said Senzatela will “possibly face some hitters on this road trip” -- a 10-gamer starting July 26.
“He’s going to throw to our hitters in Anaheim, and again in San Diego,” Black elaborated. “Then from there, a potential rehab assignment. We thought all along that he was going to pitch this year in September. It might be a little bit before that, though.” (Last updated: July 23)
RHP Daniel Bard (right forearm)
Expected return: 2025
Bard, who tore the meniscus in his left knee while playing catch prior to Spring Training and underwent surgery, had a setback rehabbing and had season-ending surgery on his right arm on May 1. The Rockies placed him on the 60-day IL to add left-hander Ty Blach to the active roster.
Bard, 38, is in the final year of a two-year, $19 million contract. Bard has said he would like to return after a year of rehab, but he will see how he feels and consult his family before committing to pitching again. Read more >> (Last updated: May 1)