Ahead of the team’s final homestand, Jon Gray’s start has been moved to the series opener against the Phillies on Monday night as original starter Tyler Anderson has been scratched due to left shoulder soreness.
Gray had his last start skipped following three straight wayward outings, but the Rockies need their opening day starter to summon his best stuff for a critical game against Philadelphia.
The right-hander (11-8, 5.07 ERA) has had a roller-coaster season that included a June demotion to Triple-A Albuquerque, a streak of solid starts upon his recall from there and then, most recently, more struggles.
Colorado will need his best stuff on Monday, as the Rockies look to make up the 1½-game ground on the Dodgers in the NL West and the Cardinals for the second wild card spot.
First pitch is at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday’s starter is to be announced.
