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Outman

Outman is scheduled to pitch the first inning, though he will continue his progression as a reliever. The 27-year-old southpaw was forced to begin the season on the disabled list after suffering a vomiting-induced oblique injury.

Outman struck out one in a scoreless inning Saturday with High-A Modesto during his first rehab appearance. The 27-year-old southpaw could eventually be an option for the Rockies’ bullpen.

Troy Renck of the Denver Post says the oblique injury happened as a result of food poisoning. To fill the vacant roster spot, the Rockies will simply activate starter Jamie Moyer a day earlier than originally planned.

Outman is expected to begin appearing in minor league rehab games Saturday and should join the Rockies’ bullpen at some point next week. The left-hander has been on the disabled list since the start of the regular season due to a vomiting-induced oblique strain.

Outman began the season on the disabled list due to an oblique strain, but he pitched well during his rehab assignment. Look for him in a middle relief role.

Rockies manager Jim Tracy said it will resemble a batting practice-type situation, so he isn’t quite ready for a live game situation. Outman was forced to begin the season on the disabled list after suffering a vomiting-induced oblique injury. He likely won’t be a candidate to join the Rockies’ bullpen until sometime in May.

Outman, who was acquired from the Athletics in the Seth Smith deal, had a 3.70 ERA and 35/23 K/BB ratio over 58 1/3 innings last season. The 27-year-old southpaw has always had good stuff, so he could be a useful arm out of the bullpen. It will be interesting to see whether the Rockies also decide to carry fellow left-hander Matt Reynolds.

Outman threw 25 of his 36 pitches for strikes and was reportedly clocked in the 97 mph range. “I understand he was electric in the first inning and started to get tired toward the end,” Rockies manager Jim Tracy said. “The two hits were more of the seeing-eye variety.” Outman is scheduled to pitch again on Saturday before being evaluated for a return to the majors. If all goes well, he could rejoin the Rockies’ bullpen by next week.

Outman struck out one and threw seven out of 12 pitches for strikes. The 27-year-old southpaw was forced to begin the season on the disabled list due to a vomiting-induced oblique injury, but he should be ready to join the Rockies’ bullpen within the next few days.

Outman suffered the strained oblique last week as a result of vomiting brought on by food poisoning. The left-hander could require a whole month of recovery time.