PHOENIX — Rockies manager Bud Black on Wednesday morning turned in his finalized roster for a one-game wild-card playoff against the Diamondbacks, with a nod to pitching possibilities.
Colorado’s 25-man roster features 10 pitchers, including Wednesday night’s starter, right-hander . It also lists starting left-hander as an emergency valve in case Gray falters.
One notable absence from the Rockies bullpen: veteran Adam Ottavino, who finished the season with a 5.06 ERA. Colorado’s split with 10 pitchers and 15 field players matches the Diamondbacks’ roster.
Rookie right-hander Antonio Senzatela is listed in the bullpen, but he would likely be used as a strikeout specialist in relief. So, too, will right-hander . Three other Rockies rookie starters did not make the roster: Denver native Kyle Freeland, right-hander and 22-year-old German Marquez.
Freeland admitted to hitting wall of mental tiredness late in his first season. Hoffman, too, petered out down the stretch. Marquez was in Colorado’s rotation to the end and he will be considered for a starting spot if the Rockies win Wednesday to reach the National League division series against the Dodgers.
Colorado’s bench includes pinch-hitter and utility infielder Alexi Amarista. In the outfield, the bench includes and Mike Tauchman. Black can use both of them as pinch runners, taking advantage of their speed in situations that call for a move from first base to third on outfield hits.
Blackmon cf, DJ Le 2b, CarGo rf, Arenado 3b, Story ss, Parra lf, Reynolds 1b, Lucroy c, Gray rhp vs Greinke.
— Nick Groke (@nickgroke)
The rest of the Rockies roster sets up much like the one that carried them through the season:
INFIELDERS (6)
3B
2B
1B
SS Trevor Story
INF Alexi Amarista
INF Pat Valaika
OUTFIELDERS (6)
LF Ian Desmond
CF Charlie Blackmon
RF Carlos Gonzalez
OF Gerardo Parra
OF Raimel Tapia
OF Mike Tauchman
CATCHERS (3)
Jonathan Lucroy
Tony Wolters
Ryan Hanigan
PITCHERS (10)
LH Tyler Anderson
LH Mike Dunn
RH Carlos Estevez
RH Jon Gray
RH Greg Holland
LH Jake McGee
RH Pat Neshek
RH Scott Oberg
LH Chris Rusin
RH Antonio Senzatela
