The Colorado Rockies place Taylor Buchholz on the D.L.
The Rockies have placed 28-year old righty reliever Taylor Buchholz on the 15-day disabled list with back stiffness. Buchholz has pitched in 7 games (0 starts) for the Rockies this year and he is 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP. The Rockies have recalled Jhoulys Chacin who will join the starting rotation in Jeff Francis’ place. Chacin has pitched in 19 games (12 starts) for the Rockies this year and he is 5-8 with a 4.04 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP.