Almonte (hand) will throw another simulated game in St. Louis this weekend, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Almonte's simulated game Tuesday went well, so he'll complete another throwing session this weekend. If his next simulated game goes well, the right-hander could be in consideration for a rehab assignment in the near future. Almonte has been sidelined since April 29 due to a right hand contusion.

Almonte (hand) will throw a simulated game Tuesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Almonte has been on the injured list since Apr. 29 due to a right hand contusion. A firm return date has yet to be disclosed, but how he fares Tuesday could indicate how close he is to activation.

Almonte (hand) will work on his mechanics while he's on the 10-day injured list, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Almonte has struggled out of the bullpen early in the season, and he's posted a 12.46 ERA and 2.31 WHIP in 8.2 innings. His right hand contusion is considered minor, but manager Bud Black said that the injury provided a convenient point to take Almonte out of action. Black said Friday that he isn't sure whether Almonte will be able to return after spending the minimum of 10 days on the injured list, and it appears as though his return timetable will depend on the progress he makes with his mechanics while he's sidelined.

Almonte was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hand contusion Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Almonte has contributed 8.2 innings out of the Rockies bullpen this season, though he accrued a 12.46 ERA and 2.31 WHIP in that span. Justin Lawrence was recalled in a corresponding move.

Almonte pitched a perfect fourth inning while failing to strike out any batters in Thursday's spring loss to the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Almonte made his second relief appearance of spring training Thursday and only required six pitches to retire the side in the fourth inning. Daniel Bard appears to be the favorite to earn save chances early in the season, but Almonte hopes to be in contention for late-game opportunities in 2021, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. "Any other baseball player would probably say the same thing -- you want to have that big role," Almonte said. "Whether you get it or not, you have to shoot for it. And that's something that I think I can handle." The right-hander has displayed confidence in his fastball, slider and changeup to begin the spring and has allowed just one hit and one walk while striking out one over two scoreless innings during his two relief appearances in Cactus League play.

Almonte (3-0) pitched a perfect seventh inning and struck out one, earning the win Sunday versus the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Almonte entered the gave with the Rockies down a run, but Matt Kemp's two-run homer in the eighth gave them a one-run lead. The 26-year-old Almonte has had a solid season, with a 3.05 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 19 strikeouts across 20.2 innings this season. He's also added a save and three holds.

Almonte picked up the save Tuesday against the Giants, tossing 1.2 scoreless innings and allowing one hit. He did not walk or strike out any batters.

EDGE Analysis

Almonte was called upon to relieve ace German Marquez with the tying run at the plate and one out in the eighth inning. He induced a double play to get out of the jam, and Colorado chose to leave him on the mound in the ninth to get three more outs and notch the save. The Rockies' closer situation is hazy with Wade Davis (shoulder) placed on the injured list Sunday, but Almonte doesn't figure to be in line for many more save opportunities. Jairo Diaz sat out Tuesday after registering saves in consecutive opportunities the previous two days, and he figures to be the primary closing option while Davis is out.

Almonte fired two scoreless innings in relief as he picked up a hold during Sunday's win against the Rangers. He allowed one hit and no walks while striking out three.

EDGE Analysis

Almonte had a subpar season in 2019 in which he posted a 5.56 ERA and 1.56 WHIP in 34 innings in the majors as he was shuffled between the big leagues and Triple-A Albuquerque. However, he got off to a strong start in his 2020 season debut as he allowed just one baserunner after relieving Kyle Freeland in the seventh inning. Despite his effective outing Sunday, the right-hander's fantasy value is limited as a middle reliever with inconsistent results in the big leagues.

Almonte was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Almonte will provide Colorado with bullpen reinforcements for Wednesday's series finale against the Diamondbacks after Tuesday's starter (Jeff Hoffman) lasted just two innings. Hoffman was shipped back to the minors in a corresponding move.

Almonte was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque following Wednesday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Almonte was called up to serve as the 26th man for the twin bill, but he didn't take the mound in either contest. The 25-year-old returns to Triple-A, where he has a 4.88 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 27:19 K:BB over 24 innings this season.