Joshua Fuentes has been excellent in the field but has struggled mightily at the plate, so the Rockies optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque Thursday prior to their game against the Padres in San Diego.
In other moves, Colorado activated right-handed pitcher Ashton Goudeau — who was acquired from Cincinnati Thursday morning — and recalled right-handed pitcher José Mujica. Either Goudeau or Mujica could be available to start Friday night’s game against the Padres in the event the Rockies trade right-hander Jon Gray.
The Major League Baseball trade deadline is 2 p.m. (MDT) Friday and rumors continue to swirl that the Rockies might trade Gray.