Rockies select Josh Rogers, place Dakota Hudson on 15-day IL

The Rockies have selected a left-handed pitcher Josh Rogers from Triple-A Albuquerque, the team announced today. He will Dakota Hudson on the active roster; the Rockies placed Hudson on the 15-day IL after his start last night because of right elbow inflammation. Colorado already had an open spot for Rogers on the 40-man roster.

Hudson, 29, was signed less than 24 hours ago and appeared for the Rockies against the Braves on Saturday. He lasted just 2 2/3 innings, allowing three hits, four walks and five earned runs. Although he has struggled all season, his particular struggles last night may have something to do with his injury. The Rockies have not released many details about his status going forward.

Similar to Hudson, the 30-year-old Rogers was already outrighted by the Rockies once this season. He signed a minor league contract with the club this spring, and Colorado optioned him to debut in May 2024. The left-hander allowed seven earned runs in 9 1/3 innings before landing on the IL with a left shoulder rotator cuff strain. He was activated and DFA’d about a month later. Like Hudson, however, he opted to accept an outright assignment to Triple-A, and that decision appears to have paid off. He will return to the Rockies’ bullpen for tonight’s series finale against the Braves. Rogers has a 6.71 ERA in 14 appearances (11 starts) at Triple-A this season.