Estevez struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Monday to record his second save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Activated from the injured list Saturday after missing nearly a month of action due to a finger strain, Estevez picked up a hold in his first outing back before finishing up Monday's win. The right-hander hasn't given up an earned run in seven straight appearances dating back to April 15, but his save opportunity came with Daniel Bard having worked each of the prior two days. For now, Estevez will likely remain in a high-leverage set-up role.

Estevez (finger) tossed a 20-pitch simulated game Tuesday in San Diego, Shaun O'Neill of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Estevez will likely report to Triple-A Albuquerque and make a one-inning appearance Thursday in a rehab game. If all goes well, Estevez could return from the 10-day injured list and rejoin the Colorado bullpen for the team's weekend series with the Diamondbacks.

Estevez (finger) has yet to resume playing catch and won't be activated from the 10-day injured list when eligible Monday, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rockies hope the right-hander will be able to play catch soon, as he's apparently been shut down from throwing since landing on the injured list with a finger strain at the start of May. Estevez figures to be at least a few weeks away from returning from the shelf since he'll likely need to build up his arm after being unable to throw.

Estevez landed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right middle finger Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The move was made retroactive to Friday, so Estevez can return as soon as next Monday. It's not yet clear if he's expected to do so. Sam Hilliard was recalled in a corresponding move.

Estevez allowed one run (none earned) on one hit and also struck out one to earn the save Tuesday against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Estevez entered the game in the 10th inning with a three-run lead after Daniel Bard blew a save chance one inning earlier. He surrendered a leadoff single to begin the frame -- allowing the runner starting on second to score -- but struck out the next batter he faced before inducing a double play to end the game. It's not clear that Estevez would be next in line for saves should Bard continue to struggle, as Robert Stephenson and Mychal Givens were both unavailable after being used earlier in the game.

Estevez allowed one run on one hit and no walks while striking out one over one inning in Friday's spring win over Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Estevez came on during the ninth inning of Friday's Cactus League matchup and gave up a home run to lead off the inning, but he retired the next two batters before striking out Beau Taylor to end the game. The right-hander has made six relief appearances this spring and has allowed 10 runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out five over six innings.

Estevez and the Rockies agreed to a one-year, $1.45 million deal Friday, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Esteven struggled to a 7.50 ERA in 24 innings of relief last season. A .380 BABIP can seemingly be blamed for a fair portion of his struggles, however, as his 23.3 percent strikeout rate and 7.8 percent walk rate were both acceptable numbers.

Estevez (1-2) failed to record an out while allowing one run on two hits in Monday's 1-0 loss to the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Estevez gave up a leadoff single to Greg Garcia, who was replaced by pinch runner Jorge Mateo. A Jurickson Profar walkoff double was enough for the lone run of the contest, which gave Estevez the loss. He's now given up 10 runs over 3.2 innings across his last five appearances. The poor performances have taken Estevez out of the closer conversation -- Daniel Bard appears to have a firm grasp on that role for now. Through 19.2 innings, Estevez has a 6.41 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 20 strikeouts to go with six holds and a save.

Estevez logged two perfect innings while striking out two in Thursday's loss to the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

He came in for the eighth inning with the Rockies trailing 10-7 and finished out the game without allowing a hit or a walk. Estevez was hit on his throwing hand by a line drive earlier in the week and X-rays were negative. He seems to have the slight edge over Daniel Bard in the current closer committee, having last saved a game Aug. 16 after Bard gave up a run.

The X-rays on Estevez's right hand came back negative Monday, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Estevez's right hand was hit by a line drive on the final play of Sunday's contest and appeared to be in considerable pain when leaving the field. "It looks like we dodged a bullet," manager Bud Black said Monday. The right-hander traveled with the team to Houston for the current series, but it's unclear whether he'll be available Monday. Estevez could compete for closing duties with Daniel Bard and Jairo Diaz after Black said Sunday that the team wouldn't use a designated closer in the coming games.