The Colorado Rockies activated right-hander German Marquez to start Friday’s game against the Chicago Cubs and optioned right-hander Nick Anderson to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Marquez, who has not pitched since July 20, is 3-11 with a 5.67 ERA in 20 starts this season. He has been out with right biceps tendonitis.
In 10 seasons with the Rockies, Marquez is 68-67 with a 4.53 ERA in 197 appearances (194 starts).
Anderson, 35, has a 6.14 ERA in 12 relief appearances for Colorado this season. In six major league seasons for five different clubs, Anderson is 14-7 with a 3.43 ERA in 177 relief appearances.
–Field Level Media
