The Colorado Rockies announced Tuesday that they have recalled right-handed pitcher Antonio Senzatela from Triple-A Albuquerque and have optioned outfielder Raimel Tapia to Triple-A.
Senzatela, 22, will start for the Rockies against the San Diego Padres Tuesday night. The rookie was optioned to Triple-A on July 8 and made one start with Albuquerque, pitching 3.1 innings and allowing one run on four hits with one walk and two strikeouts. He has gone 9-3 with a 4.63 ERA (93.1 IP, 48 ER), 30 walks and 68 strikeouts in 18 appearances, 15 starts this season. Among Major League rookies, Senzatela is tied for first with nine wins along with fellow Rockie Kyle Freeland. He ranks third with 93.1 innings pitched and tied for fourth with 68 strikeouts. He made 15 starts to begin the year before transitioning to the bullpen in late June. Senzatela was named the National League Rookie of the Month for April after going 3-1 with a 2.81 ERA (32.0 IP, 10 ER).
Tapia, 23, has batted .314 (32-for-102) with 20 runs, seven doubles, two triples, two home runs, nine RBI and three stolen bases in 40 games across three stints on the Rockies active roster. Since his last recall from Albuquerque on June 6, he has batted .356 (32-for-90). The outfielder made his Major League debut for the Rockies on Sept. 2, 2016 vs. Arizona and has hit .300 (42-for-140) with 24 runs, seven doubles, two triples, two home runs, 12 RBI and six stolen bases across 62 career games.
