DENVER -- The Rockies have moved lefty Jorge De La Rosa's next start from Friday against the Cubs to Thursday's at Coors Field with the Giants. Righty Christian Bergman, originally scheduled to start Thursday, will start Saturday against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
The Rockies made the move to keep De La Rosa on regular rest.
Through two starts, De La Rosa has battled lower velocity and has a 12.46 ERA -- nothing like the pitching he has displayed while winning more games than any pitcher in Coors Field or Rockies history.
Pitching coach Steve Foster said he is aware of De La Rosa's pattern in recent seasons of an elevated ERA in April (before strong pitching, traditionally, in May), and acknowledged that he is keeping an eye on De La Rosa's velocity, although pitching on a cool night could have been a factor.