Rockies call up RHP Chad Smith

The Colorado Rockies made an assortment of roster moves prior to their double header against the Washington Nationals. The highlight of these moves is the call-up of right-handed reliever Chad Smith from the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes. He will wear no. 56 and be available from the bullpen. Smith will be the third Rockies rookie to make his debut this season.

Smith, 26, was originally an 11th round pick of the Miami Marlins in the 2016 draft. The Rockies acquired Smith via trade in August 2020 in exchange for RHP Jesús Tinoco, but he did not pitch that season. Smith was assigned to Triple-A Albuquerque for the 2021 season, where he posted an ERA of 2.97 in 36 appearances and 33 1⁄3…