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They also reassigned catcher Wil Nieves and infielders Brendan Harris and Brandon Wood, though all will remain in the major league camp for the time being. Escalona boasts a 1.71 ERA across 19 appearances over the last two seasons with the Rox, though he’s struck out only 16 in 31 2/3 innings.

He was cleared to make room for Tuesday’s starting pitcher, Alex White. Escalona has an 8.53 ERA and 7/3 K/BB ratio over 6 1/3 innings out of the Rockies’ bullpen this season.

Escalona will join a Rockies bullpen that has been heavily used in recent games. He nearly made Colorado’s 25-man roster this spring before being among the final cuts.

Escalona had been sidelined since early August with right elbow inflammation. He’ll be used in middle relief.

Escalona will replace injured outfielder Michael Cuddyer on the Rockies’ active roster. He’ll work out of middle relief, where he registered a 8.53 ERA and 7/3 K/BB ratio over 6 1/3 innings earlier this season.

The severity of the injury isn’t yet known, but it’s possible he’ll just decide to shut it down until next year. The Rockies are promoting Will Harris from Triple-A Colorado Springs in a corresponding move.

Escalona will undergo a precautionary MRI on Monday. The severity of the injury isn’t yet known, but a stint on the disabled list is possible. Escalona was charged with a blown save and gave up three runs before exiting.

Escalona is out indefinitely. The right-hander has registered a 4.18 ERA in 32 1/3 innings this season.

He was out for a couple weeks with a mild right rotator cuff strain. Escalona, 24, has a 2.55 ERA and 9/5 K/BB ratio over 17 2/3 innings at the major league level this season.

The reliever is close to being sent out on a rehab assignment, though it’s not clear when or where that will happen. Escalona has been out since mid-June with right elbow inflammation.