The Rockies plan to keep Senzatela in a relief role next season, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Senzatela was moved from the rotation to the bullpen in late August after posting a 7.15 ERA and 61:42 K:BB over 112 innings. He was better in a long-relief role with a 3.50 ERA and 12:5 K:BB across 18 frames. The Rockies aren't chock full of rotation options, but they appear content to leave Senzatela in a low-leverage role in the final season of his five-year, $50.5 million contract.

The Rockies announced Tuesday that Senzatela will work out of the bullpen moving forward, Christian Saez of TheDNVR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Senzatela has struggled immensely as a starter this season, posting a career-worst 7.15 ERA through 112 innings. Even more alarming is the fact that his ERA jumps up to 7.38 while pitching away from Coors Field. The 30-year-old will now move into a long-relief role in an effort to get him back on track, or at the very least, minimize the amount of damage he's able to give up in a single outing. It's unclear who will take Senzatela's place in the rotation, which is due to come up again Thursday against the Astros.

Senzatela (4-15) took the loss Friday, coughing up five runs on eight hits and three walks over four innings as the Rockies were routed 9-0 by the Pirates. He struck out four.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander managed to keep the ball in the park, but that's about the only silver lining from this performance. Senzatela tossed 49 of 86 pitches for strikes and generated only 17 called or swinging strikes as he gave up five or more runs for the third time in his last four trips to the mound. His 15 losses lead the majors, and Senzatela will carry a brutal 7.15 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 61:42 K:BB through 112 innings into his next start, which lines up to come on the road next week in Houston.

Senzatela allowed four hits and one walk over five scoreless innings while not factoring into the decision in Sunday's 6-5 win against Arizona. He struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

The Colorado right-hander looked solid in his return from a finger injury that sidelined him since Aug.1. Senzatela threw 61 total pitches, 42 of which were strikes, to notch his first scoreless home outing of the season out of 13 starts. The 30-year-old continued to not miss bats, generating just six whiffs, but did manage to lower his ERA from 7.34 to 7.00 across 108 total innings. Senzatela currently lines up to make his next start at Pittsburgh next weekend.

The Rockies reinstated Senzatela (finger) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Diamondbacks at Coors Field.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander landed on the shelf in early August due to a finger blister but is ready to rejoin Colorado after a minimum-length stay on the IL. Senzatela has made 22 appearances (21 starts) this season and has logged a 7.34 ERA, 1.91 WHIP and 55:38 K:BB across 103 innings.

Senzatela (finger) is slated to start Sunday's matchup against Arizona, Christian Saez of TheDNVR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Senzatela landed on the injured list due to a finger blister Aug. 2, but he appears to be past that issue and will be activated after a minimum-length absence. The right-hander has really struggled this season, posting a 7.34 ERA, 1.91 WHIP and 55:38 K:BB over 103 innings spanning 22 appearances (21 starts), so he won't be a recommended streaming option in his return or likely at any point moving forward.

The Rockies placed Senzatela on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to a right middle finger blister.

EDGE Analysis

Senzatela was knocked around for eight runs in just two-thirds of an inning during Friday's game against the Pirates, and those struggles were likely due in part to his finger injury. He'll be shut down from throwing and will undergo further testing to map out a rehab program and timeline for his return. Ryan Rolison was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move.

Senzatela took a no-decision after throwing just 0.2 innings, allowing eight runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out none, during Friday's 17-16 win over the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

For as ugly as some of the numbers are for Senzatela this season -- he sports a 7.34 ERA in 103 innings this season -- he had gone at least four innings in every start this season. That came to an end Friday after an ugly outing in which the 30-year-old recorded just two outs in 10 batters faced, tying a season high by allowing eight runs. The right-hander allowed another home run, the 19th he's surrendered on the season, tied for the most he's allowed in his career. Senzatela is slated to face the AL East-leading Blue Jays in his next start.

Senzatela (4-14) took the loss against the Orioles on Saturday, allowing six runs on six hits and two walks with three strikeouts over four innings.

EDGE Analysis

Senzatela allowed five of his six runs via the long ball and gave up eight hard-hit balls while generating just five whiffs on 77 pitches. It marked the sixth time in 21 starts the 30-year-old has surrendered multiple homers, and he's now allowed six or more earned runs on five occasions. He'll carry a 6.68 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 55:36 K:BB across 102.1 innings into a home matchup with the Pirates next weekend.

Senzatela (4-13) allowed three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three over seven innings to earn the win over the Twins on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Senzatela had his longest outing of the season and just his second quality start all year, ending a three-game losing streak in the process. In that span, he allowed 12 runs, including four home runs, over 15 innings. Senzatela wasn't exactly dominant, but he was efficient, needing just 78 pitches (52 strikes) to get through his seven frames. Overall, he's at a 6.41 ERA, 1.83 WHIP and 52:34 K:BB through 98.1 innings over 20 appearances (19 starts) this season. He's lined up for a road start in Baltimore for his next outing.