Free-agent left-handed pitcher Chris Rusin agreed to a minor-league deal with the Colorado Rockies. Rusin appeared in one game with the Braves last season before being designated for assignment. He was with the Rockies from 2015-2019 before that and operated as both a starter and a reliever. The 34-year-old holds a 4.65 ERA and 1.42 WHIP over his nine-year career. He'll work in their alternate site and serve as reliever depth until the big league club requires his services. If and when he's ...

The Colorado Rockies received some positive news Thursday as a pair of their pitchers threw successful bullpen sessions. Jake McGee has been out for a month with an MCL sprain in his knee, but he threw a successful bullpen session as he inches closer towards a return. The 32-year-old has made just two appearances for the big league club this year. Chris Rusin, meanwhile, has been sidelined with a back injury since late March but has been steadily progressing, with the latest move being the afore[...]

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Chris Rusin took the loss in Thursday's 13-inning affair with the Reds after he gave up a walk-off home run to rookie Jesse [...]

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Chris Rusin (intercostal) was activated from the 10-day disabled list on Friday. Rusin was sidelined with a strained right intercostal muscle, but he only missed the minimum amount of time. Rusin has been a dependable short reliever for Colorado for the last couple years, and he was settling down from a rough start to the season when he got injured. Expect him to slot back in for regular use, and he can have some value in leagues that track holds.

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Chris Rusin (ribs) had no issues facing live hitters Tuesday at Wrigley Field. He is eligible to return from the disabled list on Friday. It's unclear whether or not the Rockies plan to activate him then or if they'll have Rusin make a rehab stint. Regardless, he's only worth a look in the deepest of leagues.

Colorado Rockies middle reliever Chris Rusin is headed to the 10-day disabled list with a rib strain. Rusin told reporters he felt the pain in his final pitch on Sunday, but he doesn't think it's very serious. Its location is concerning, however, because it's close to where he suffered an oblique strain last year. Rusin hasn't been terribly sharp this year, so perhaps the time off will give him a chance to recover and rediscover his older mechanics. The team recalled Harrison Musgrave from Tripl[...]

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Chris Rusin (ribs) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. It's unclear how Rusin suffered the injury, but it must have happened during his appearance against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Rusin was a fantastic piece to the Rockies bullpen last season, but is only worth a look in the deepest of leagues. Harrison Musgrave has been recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque to replace Rusin on the active roster. He's been mediocre in the minor leagues this season, so fan[...]

This article references Chris Rusin and more! Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Chris Rusin avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.2875 million contract. Rusin earned slightly more than the MLB minimum in 2017 while delivering a stellar 2.65 ERA (1.89 ERA plus) and 71/19 K/BB ratio in 85 innings of relief. He will remain a big part of Colorado's high-dollar bullpen in 2018.Keep on reading: Chris Rusin Avoids Arbitration

The Colorado Rockies are gaining a pitcher from the disabled list, but they’re losing one as well. 29-year-old Chris Rusin, who spent a month on the disabled list with left shoulder inflammation, has been activated by the club. The left-hander has made seven starts and five relief appearances for [...]

Rockies pitcher Chris Rusin won after allowing three hits and a walk with three strikeouts over six scoreless innings on [...]