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Each MLB team’s expected call-ups for roster expansion

By Kyle Franzoni

May 11, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Archie Bradley against the Washington Nationals at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
May 11, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Archie Bradley against the Washington Nationals at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 12, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Miguel Castro (51) pitches during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Blue Jays won 10-7. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 12, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Miguel Castro (51) pitches during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Blue Jays won 10-7. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

Colorado Rockies

Not much was expected out of the Colorado Rockies heading into the 2015 season and as such they didn’t disappoint much. The Rockies own the third worst record in baseball and have been victimized all season by an inability to stabilize their pitching staff.

Sounds somewhat familiar to Rockies fans doesn’t it?

Due to the struggles with their pitching, Colorado has spent much of the season evaluating the arms in their system, including calling up top prospect Jon Gray in early August. Unfortunately, that also means that September isn’t likely to see a lot of action in terms of call-ups, at least from the perspective of players outside of the 40-man roster.

Two arms the Rockies could extend invites to are the prize pieces they acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in the Troy Tulowitzki deal. Right-hander Miguel Castro has been lights out for Triple-A Albuquerque, posting a 1.32 ERA in 11 appearances, all out of the bullpen. Likewise, starter Jeff Hoffman has been solid for Double-A New Britain, with the team’s number four prospect holding a 3.45 ERA and 26 strike-outs over his first 31.1 innings in his new organization. Castro would be a lock to receive a call-up, given that he’s already on the extended roster. However, Hoffman would require a secondary move to make something happen.

Outside of those two, the pickings are relatively slim. Catching prospect Tom Murphy, who owns a .259 average with 20 home runs and 62 RBI between Double-A and Triple-A this season, could receive a look. However, like Hoffman, he would require a 40-man roster spot as well.

The problem with opening those slots is two-fold. Not only does Colorado need to weigh losing a player, but they also have Justin Morneau getting ready to return in September. Morneau, who is on the 60-day DL, would also require a slot, meaning the Rockies need to weigh how many to open up and who to give them to.

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