Hoffman will start Saturday against the Brewers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tyler Anderson was scratched and the Rockies will turn to Hoffman to toe the rubber in his absence. Hoffman has fared reasonably well in two relief appearances, but he struggled mightily in five starts to begin his MLB career (nearly a 1.000 OPS allowed to opposing hitters) he will come with significant of downside in the home start.

Hoffman was moved to the bullpen Monday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman's first five starts in the big leagues have been fairly disappointing, so between this and the plan to avoid overtaxing their heralded prospect, the Rockies decided to shift him into a bullpen role for the remainder of the season. The right-hander will likely move back into a starting role for the 2017 season and should compete for a rotation spot during spring training.

Hoffman will not start Wednesday against the Cardinals, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rockies will instead turn to German Marquez in the series finale against St. Louis. Although the team has not said explicitly that Hoffman is out of its six-man rotation, it would make sense if Hoffman were given at least a temporary breather after a disappointing five-start run to begin his major league career (6.04 ERA, 1.88 WHIP, seven homers allowed in 22.1 innings).

Hoffman (0-4) took another loss Wednesday in Arizona after giving up seven runs (four earned) on eight hits and two walks in 4.2 innings.

EDGE Analysis

He's now been slammed for seven runs in three of his five starts in the majors, and after allowing another two homers Wednesday, he's up to seven long balls and 30 hits in 23.1 innings. Only two of those starts have come at Coors Field, so there might actually be room for Hoffman's already hideous stats to get even worse.

Hoffman (0-3) was beaten up for seven runs -- none of them earned -- on six hits and two walks in just 2.2 innings Thursday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Yes, Hoffman got away with all seven of his runs -- which all scored in the third inning -- being unearned, and yet his ERA Is still an awful 5.60, which should tell you just how bad he's been over the course of his first four MLB starts. He has more walks (10) than strikeouts (eight) and has given up 20 runs (but just 11 earned, if that qualifies as a silver lining) in 17.2 innings. Leaving Coors Field for his next start won't help him, as it'll come in the similarly hitter-friendly Chase Field against the Diamondbacks.

Hoffman gave up two runs on three hits and three walks with no strikeouts over five inning in Wednesday's no-decision against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Getting the start in the back end of a doubleheader, Hoffman was able to keep the Dodgers quiet for the most part, which is saying something in a Coors Field start. But allowing that much contact with control that poor in that ballpark is a recipe for disaster, With a 6.60 ERA and 5:8 K:BB in his first three MLB starts, Hoffman's even harder than your average Rockies starter to recommend in fantasy.

Hoffman (0-2) gave up four runs (three earned) on six hits and four walks over six innings in Friday's 8-5 loss to the Nationals. He struck out three.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie was much better in his second start, despite some control issues. Hoffman got into some trouble with the long ball but limited the damage to solo homers by Jayson Werth and Daniel Murphy. The solid outing lowered Hoffman's ERA by over five runs and he'll try to keep the momentum going versus the Dodgers next Wednesday.

Hoffman allowed seven runs on seven hits in four innings Saturday against the Chicago Cubs in his first big league start.

EDGE Analysis

It was a double whammy for Hoffman, facing the best team in baseball in the thin air in Colorado. He walked one batter while striking out two in the 9-2 loss to the Cubbies. Hoffman held Chicago scoreless through three innings, but a throwing error opened the floodgates in the fourth. Hoffman's next start is slated for Friday at Washington.

Hoffman's contract was selected from Triple-A Albuquerque and he will start Saturday's game against the Cubs, MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman offers the potential for three plus pitches down the road, and his fastball and curveball are already plus offerings, with his slider not far behind. He also features a fringe-average changeup to complete a four-pitch mix. The standard qualifications about Rockies starting pitchers still apply and Saturday's matchup is certainly not ideal, but Hoffman has the stuff to survive in any environment. He posted a 4.02 ERA, 1.36 ERA and 124:44 K:BB in 118.2 innings at Triple-A, which is actually quite impressive for a 23-year-old pitcher in their first tour of the Pacific Coast League. Hoffman has a chance to stick in the Rockies' rotation over the rest of the season and he should not necessarily be judged harshly if he falls flat on his face against a deadly Cubs lineup Saturday.

Hoffman will be called up to start Saturday's game against the Cubs, Jason Lewis of WRGB Albany reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hoffman's 4.02 ERA and 1.36 WHIP over 22 starts with Triple-A Albuquerque this season do not jump off the page, but he is one of the Rockies' top prospects and has struck out 124 batters over 118.2 innings, and the team believes he is ready for his big league debut. While Hoffman is set to start in his first major league game, the Rockies have capped his pitch count around 75 since late July, so he may only be good for a similar number of pitches Saturday.