May 4, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Ryan Castellani (38) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
On Thursday afternoon, the Colorado Rockies announced two moves that will immediately impact their pitching depth.
With a tweet, the Rockies announced they had claimed left-handed pitcher Bernardo Flores Jr. off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals and optioned him to Triple-A. In a corresponding move, the Rockies designated Ryan Castellani for assignment.
The Rockies will now have a week to trade the 25-year-old Castellani or see if he makes it through the waivers process without being picked up by another team.