Team USA lost to Italy, 8-6, on Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic. Colorado Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen had a big start for Italy to pave the way for the upset.
The Rockies received troubling injury news after reliever RJ Petit was diagnosed with a UCL sprain. Colorado will now have to evaluate the next steps as bullpen depth comes into focus.
The Colorado Rockies first month of the season can look pretty good if with two prospects in the lineup. Both players are having good plate appearances in spring training.
The Colorado Rockies should figure out a way to trade one of their relievers if things don’t continue to work out. The bullpen is struggling during spring training so far.