Hale left Thursday's outing after 1.2 innings with an undisclosed injury, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. After a rain delay forced Thursday's starter, Kyle Kendrick, from the game, Hale entered to face the Braves when play resumed. Hale was initially tabbed as Friday's starter, but the Rockies will likely have to shuffle the rotation in light of the situation and Hale's injury. An update on Hale's status should be made available following Thursday's contest.

Hale came into Thursday's game to replace Kyle Kendrick following a two-plus hour rain delay. Friday's scheduled start is out the window for Hale with the Rockies calling upon him to replace Kendrick, who threw just eight pitches before the rain became too much. It's uncertain who will start Friday for Colorado, but the team could just move Jorge De La Rosa up as he would still be on normal rest.

Hale allowed five runs on nine hits over seven innings in a loss Monday against Oakland. Hale served up three home runs and how now given up 11 in 42.1 innings, and his 2.34 HR/9 now leads the majors among all pitchers with at least 40 innings pitched. With Hale pitching half his games at Coors Field, it's hard to see a light at the end of this tunnel. His ERA is up to 5.95.

Hale lasted 4.2 innings, giving up five runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out two Thursday against the Diamondbacks. Hale has seen his ERA increase in each of his last four starts, and he failed to make it through the fifth inning for the first time this season. Over his past three starts -- all Rockies losses -- he's given up 14 runs in his last 15.2 innings. Hale will look to bounce back in his next start Monday at Oakland.

Hale (2-2) was on the losing end of Thursday's 8-4 decision against the Astros. He surrendered five runs on 10 hits over five innings, but tied a career high with nine strikeouts. Hale and the relievers that followed him were able to induce plenty of whiffs against the MLB's most strikeout-prone team, finishing with a Rockies club record 17 batters in a nine-inning game. However, the Astros punished Hale when it mattered most, going 4-for-8 with runners in scoring position. Hale has been quite capable as a fill-in starter for the Rockies with a 28:4 K:BB ratio over 30.2 innings, but his 5.28 ERA and 1.27 WHIP might not be in line for dramatic improvement his next time out against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, a start that will once again come at Coors Field.

Hale (2-1) took the loss Saturday in Miami after allowing four runs on four hits and three walks in six innings. He struck out five. One of the walks was intentional, so don't get too concerned about Hale's control -- after all, he had exactly zero walks coming into this game. Much more concerning is the fact that he kept the ball on the ground Saturday (10 groundballs, five flies) and yet still gave up his sixth home run in 25.2 innings spanning four starts. That kind of profile simply won't play well at Coors Field, where Hale will host the Astros on Thursday.

Hale will stick in the Rockies' rotation after Eddie Butler was demoted to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, Nick Groke of the Denver Post reports. Hale earned his stay with the Rockies after delivering two strong spot starts during the team's current homestand. Though he was able to whiff seven Cardinals in his most recent turn Monday, Hale typically finds success by keeping the ball on the ground and finding the strike zone. He has yet to issue a walk in his 19.2 innings with the Rockies this season.

Hale picked up his second victory Tuesday as he held the Cardinals to three runs and six hits over seven innings. He struck out seven and didn't walk a batter. Hale served up a pair of solo home runs but otherwise held a strong Cardinals lineup in check. Hale has given up seven home runs in four starts, but his 4.12 ERA might be good enough for the Rockies to give him an extended opportunity.

Hale has been officially recalled to start Monday's game against the Cardinals, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports. Hale will make a second run at the rotation Monday after allowing four runs on seven hits in his last outing. Unfortunately, he'll once again face a tough opponent (Cardinals) at hitter-friendly Coors Field. The team placed Rafael Betancourt on the disabled list to open up a spot on the 25-man roster.

The Rockies are expected to recall Hale to start Monday against the Cardinals, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. Chad Bettis will indeed be moved back to Wednesday, opening the door for Hale to return for his third start of the season. Hale hasn't issued a walk in 12.2 with Colorado, but he has given up 15 hits -- including three homers in his last outing -- resulting in a 4.26 ERA.