Overview
- The Rockies placed right-hander Victor Vodnik on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with inflammation of the right ulnar nerve and selected Keegan Thompson’s contract to fill his roster spot while designating first baseman Blaine Crim for assignment.
- Vodnik has struggled to start the season, posting an 8.00 ERA and walking 13 batters in 18 innings after a rough outing on Monday when he allowed three runs while facing three batters.
- Thompson, 31, was claimed by Colorado in the offseason, was outrighted to Triple-A after spring training and has a 3.34 ERA with Albuquerque this year; he also has prior big-league experience with the Chicago Cubs.
- Crim hit .265 with seven homers and 35 RBIs in 36 Triple-A games but is limited to first base and designated hitter roles, has prior injury history and will be traded or placed on waivers within the next several days.
- The moves come with the Rockies already carrying other pitchers on the injured list, so Vodnik’s recovery timeline and the outcome of Crim’s DFA will shape Colorado’s near-term roster and bullpen plans.