Scottsdale, Ariz. — The Rockies’ roster shuffle began Saturday morning, with nine players being shipped to minor-league camp.
Right-handed pitcher Jorge Rondon and outfielder/infielder Rosell Herrera, both on the 40-man roster, were optioned.
Catching prospect Tommy Murphy was assigned to minor-league camp on Saturday. (Photo by MiLB.com)
The players reassigned to the minors were: right-handed pitchers Justin Miller, Jose Ortega and Gus Schlosser; left-handed pitchers Buddy Boshers, Yohan Flande and Jason Gurka; and catcher Tommy Murphy.
Though the Rockies have been building up Schlosser’s innings as if he might be a starter, manager Walt Weiss said the club has decided to use him as a reliever. Flande will also be used as a reliever.
Weiss said the moves will allow the players to get more time on the diamond.
Tags: Buddy Boshers, Gus Schlosser, Jason Gurka, Johan Flande, Jorge Rondon, Rosell Herrera, Tom Murphy
