SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Antonio Senzatela is about to crack Colorado’s starting rotation and he pitched to prove his readiness Tuesday.
The 22-year-old right-hander concluded his first Cactus League slate Tuesday in a stiff test, against a formidable Texas Rangers lineup with a designated hitter and plenty of power, by giving up three runs in five innings of work in the Rockies’ 4-3 loss at Salt River Fields. But he juggled traffic and limited damage in a way Colorado manager Bud Black hopes will translate to Coors Field.
“He has a nice self-assurance to him that will play as he moves forward,” Black said.