SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Rockies on Friday put in motion their spring pitching rotation, sending two veteran arms through simulated games a day before the Cactus League schedule kicks in.
Tyler Chatwood, a 27-year-old right-hander, threw two game-like innings against Rockies hitters on a back field at Salt River, getting through about 30 pitches.
Rockies manager Bud Black will stick to a pitching progression to build up his starters following a step-up schedule of two innings or 30 pitches, followed by three innings or 45 pitches, then four innings or 60 pitches, and so on.