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Closer Halvorsen’s Elbow Injury Deepens Rockies’ Pitching Woes

The club has placed Antonio Senzatela on the injured list, prompting a quick recall of rookie Ryan Rolison to bolster relief depth.

Jul 28, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Seth Halvorsen (54) reacts after the final out in the ninth inning in a win over the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images/FilePhoto
Aug 1, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela (49) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images/File Photo
Jul 22, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Seth Halvorsen (54) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Halvorsen left Saturday’s game after five pitches in the ninth inning of an 8-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates due to apparent elbow pain, and interim manager Warren Schaeffer said the prognosis is uncertain and doesn't look good.
  • He leads the Rockies with 11 saves this season after taking over closing duties in June and has converted nine of his last ten opportunities.
  • Antonio Senzatela was placed on the 15-day injured list for a blister on his right middle finger after lasting just two-thirds of an inning in Friday’s 17-16 victory.
  • Left-hander Ryan Rolison was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move to reinforce the roster’s relief corps.
  • The Rockies entered the weekend at 30-80 and are striving to avoid matching the modern-era record for losses as both the rotation and bullpen face mounting health concerns.