Rockies optioned C Michael McKenry to Triple-A Colorado Springs. McKenry has four hits in 19 at-bats with the big club this season. He's no longer needed with Wilin Rosario back from the disabled list.

Rockies recalled C Michael McKenry from Triple-A Colorado Springs. McKenry will provide depth at catcher while Wilin Rosario is out with an illness. Jordan Pacheco is starting behind the plate on Saturday evening against the Mets.

Rockies optioned C Michael McKenry to Triple-A Colorado Springs. The Rockies will open the year with Jordan Pacheco as the backup to starting catcher Wilin Rosario.

Rockies purchased the contract of C Michael McKenry. McKenry and Jordan Pacheco are still competing for a bench spot, but this transaction bodes well for the former's odds. The 28-year-old McKenry has some pop and will be an NL-only backup option if he's named Wilin Rosario's backup.

Michael McKenry went 1-for-3 with a double and a pair of RBI in Sunday's Cactus League loss to the Brewers. The 28-year-old is in camp competing to be the primary backstop to starting catcher Wilin Rosario. He's exhibited nice power potential in the past, and could be relevant in NL-only formats if he found his way into part-time at-bats at Coors Field.

Michael McKenry (knee) practiced sliding Wednesday and said it was his last hurdle before being cleared for game action. It was the first time McKenry slid since July 27, when he tore the meniscus in his left knee sliding into second base. He'll play his first game since the injury Thursday in a Rockies intrasquad contest. The non-roster invite is trying to make the team as a backup catcher.

Rockies signed C Michael McKenry to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. McKenry can earn a $750,000 salary if he cracks the Rockies' major league roster. The 28-year-old catcher is a .223/.291/.376 career hitter in the bigs. He will be battling for the backup job this spring in camp, but Jordan Pacheco would seem to have the inside track.

Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com reports that Michael McKenry is drawing some interest. McKenry was non-tendered by the Pirates last month after an injury-plagued season that saw him bat just .217/.262/.348 with three homers over 41 games. He hit 12 longballs in 88 games the year prior, though, so he'd be a good option as a backup somewhere.

Pirates non-tendered C Michael McKenry. It's a mere formality after he was designated for assignment earlier Monday. McKenry hit just .217/.262/.348 in 2013, but he slugged 12 homers in 88 games in 2012 and should land on his feet as a backup somewhere.

Pirates designated C Michael McKenry for assignment. The move cleared a roster spot for new catcher Chris Stewart, who was acquired from the Yankees on Monday morning for a player to be named later. McKenry hit just .217 with a .610 OPS in 122 plate appearances this year.