May 5, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (24) reacts to closing out the top of the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Just as if a six-game slide could get any worse, one of the Rockies top pitchers statistically went down Wednesday night in a 16-8 loss at home.Jordan Lyles, who entered the game with a record of 5-2 with an ERA of 3.46 went down Wednesday night as he placed a tag on D’BacksMartin Pradowhich bent his left hand backwards.
Lyles shared with Denver Post columnist Nick Groke after the game about the play.
"“I never felt that feeling before,” Lyles said after the game, with his hand heavily wrapped. “I didn’t want to come out in the first and make the bullpen go a full nine. Thankfully we got four innings.”"
Jordan would later add-on he knew something was wrong as he couldn’t receive the ball back from catcherWilin Rosario.
With Lyles slated to go on the disabled list, it leaves management to think about another starting pitching option to fill Lyles spot in the rotation. It would be hard to see them go right back withFranklin Moraleswho lost his spot for Rockies number two prospectEddie Butler.
Do they go with the southpaw in Triple-A referring toTyler Matzek? Or could they ponder two options down in Double-A Tulsa withDaniel WinklerorJon Gray? Right now, I don’t see Gray as an option to get called up but we will see what happens.
As far as injuries go, Lyles will be joining fellow startersTyler Chatwood(elbow) andBrett Anderson(finger) on the disabled list.Jhoulys Chacinalso spent the first month of the season on the disabled list after suffering shoulder inflammation prior to Spring Training.
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