Rockies Activate Pitcher

The Colorado Rockies get their setup man back. 

The Rockies have activated pitcher Alex Colome from the 15-day injured list. 

.@Rockies activate RHP Alex Colome from the 15-day IL; place LHP Lucas Gilbreath (flexor strain) on the 15-day IL

— MLB Roster Moves (@MLBRostersMoves) August 28, 2022

Colome returns to the Rockies following a minimum stay on the injured list with a right elbow issue. 

In a corresponding move, Lucas Gilbreath has been placed on the 15-day injured list. 

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The thirty-three-year-old has posted a 4.68 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, and 28 strikeouts over 42 innings this season. He's finished 10 games and converted four saves. 

Colome is in his 10th season in the majors, having played with the Tampa Bay Rays, Seattle Mariners, Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins and Colorado Rockies. He has a career ERA of 3.24 with 159 saves. 

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