Rayan

Gonzalez

The move clears a spot on the Rockies’ 40-man roster. Gonzalez has missed the bulk of the last two seasons with elbow problems.

Gonzalez spent all of this season on the DL while working his way back from Tommy John surgery, although he made 22 rehab appearances. He’ll be fine heading into spring training.

Gonzalez, 26, held a 3.19 ERA with 49 strikeouts over 52 relief frames for Hartford in 2016. He could make it to the big club in 2017.

That probably means the 26-year-old right-hander is headed for Tommy John surgery. He underwent an MRI on Wednesday after he was pulled from a Cactus League game due to discomfort in his throwing arm. He’s expected to miss the entire 2017 season.

Gonzalez injured his elbow in the eighth inning of Wednesday’s contest and was escorted off the field after pointing to his forearm. He will be reevaluated on Thursday, but the team is worried that this could be a potentially serious injury. Said manager Bud Black, “I’m concerned about this one. It was elbow discomfort. He was feeling some pain.” The 26-year-old right-hander pitched to a 3.19 ERA while fanning 49 batters in 52 frames at Double-A Hartford last season.

Gonzalez pointed to his forearm and tried to make a fist before exiting Wednesday’s contest. That early indication is none too encouraging, but the Rockies should pass along details as to the extent and nature of the injury in the coming hours. This past season, Gonzalez posted a 3.19 ERA with 49 strikeouts in 52 innings for Double-A Hartford.

The results of the MRI aren’t ready yet, but Nick Groke of the Denver Post calls the situation “very worrisome.” Gonzalez was pulled from a Cactus League appearance Wednesday versus the Brewers after experiencing discomfort near the elbow of his throwing arm. The 26-year-old reliever posted a 3.12 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 52 innings last season at Double-A Hartford.

Gonzalez will be in rehab mode for the entire 2017 season and might also require a late start on the 2018 season. The 26-year-old reliever posted a 3.12 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 52 innings last season at Double-A Hartford.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Carlos Gonzalez. Rayan is still recovering from Tommy John surgery and will likely be out until midseason.