Overview
- The Astros turned to Cody Bolton for his first Houston start Monday in Denver after a right shoulder strain put Hunter Brown on the 15-day injured list.
- Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner is cleared to pitch against Houston despite a 106.3 mph comebacker to his right hip last Tuesday in Toronto that echoed his 2023 skull fracture.
- Bolton last worked March 31 against Boston and logged a three-inning save with one run allowed and five strikeouts.
- Houston updated its roster Monday by reinstating Enyel De Los Santos and Isaac Paredes, designating Roddery Muñoz for assignment, and optioning Shay Whitcomb to Triple-A Sugar Land.
- The Astros arrive at Coors Field leading MLB in runs, doubles, total bases, hits, walks, on-base percentage and OPS, which could stress a Rockies staff seeking traction.