Rockies' Antonio Senzatela: Faces hitters Saturday
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Senzatela (knee) threw 20 pitches in a live bullpen session Saturday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Senzatela told Harding he felt well after the session. The right-hander is coming back from the torn left ACL he suffered in August. The hope is that Senzatela can come back at the start of May as a rotation option for Colorado, and this is a positive step in that direction.
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Rockies' Antonio Senzatela: Set for live BP on Saturday
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Senzatela (knee) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Saturday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
It'll be his first time facing live hitters since he suffered a torn left ACL last August. If all continues to go well on the rehab front, Senzatela could hop into the Rockies' starting rotation sometime in early May.
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Rockies' Antonio Senzatela: Throws bullpen session
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Senzatela (knee) threw a bullpen session Friday, Danielle Allentuck of the Denver Gazette reports.
It's a big step for Senzatela as he continues to work his way back from last August's torn left ACL. The big right-hander is hoping to be ready to rejoin the Rockies' rotation at some point in May, although he still has plenty of hoops to jump through before a timetable for his return becomes clearer.
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Rockies' Antonio Senzatela: Surgery scheduled
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Senzatela will undergo surgery on his torn left ACL next week, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Senzatela suffered the injury Thursday against the Cardinals and is expected to miss 6-8 months, placing his expected return date sometime between late February and late April. A more precise timeline could emerge once the procedure is complete.
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Rockies' Antonio Senzatela: Suffers torn ACL
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Senzatela was placed on the 15-day injured list with a torn left ACL on Friday.
Senzatela sustained his injury during Thursday's start against the Cardinals, and he underwent an MRI that revealed a torn ACL. The right-hander will be unavailable for the remainder of the 2022 season and has a return timetable of 6-8 months, but the Rockies hope that he'll be available sometime this spring, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports. Jhoulys Chacin (toe) was reinstated from the 15-day IL on Friday, but it's not yet clear who will take Senzatela's place in the starting rotation.
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Rockies' Antonio Senzatela: Sprains knee, MRI coming
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Manager Bud Black said Senzatela will undergo an MRI on Friday after the right-hander exited Thursday's 13-0 loss to the Cardinals with a sprained left knee, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Senzatela dropped to 3-7 and was charged with five earned runs on six hits while striking out two over 1.2 innings before he departed the game when he landed awkwardly while attempting to field a Brendan Donovan dribbler down the first-base line in the bottom of the second. The injury looked to be significant, and the initial diagnosis of a sprain could mean that a damaged ACL or meniscus might be in play for Senzatela. The MRI will ultimately reveal the extent of Senzatela's injury, but even if he avoids ligament damage to his knee, a trip to the 10-day injured list appears to be a likely outcome.
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Rockies' Antonio Senzatela: Lifted with left leg injury
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Senzatela was removed in the second inning of his start Thursday against the Cardinals due to an apparent left knee injury, John Denton of MLB.com reports. He was charged with five earned runs on six hits and no walks while striking out two in 1.2 innings before departing.
Senzatela suffered the injury when he attempted to make a play on Brendan Donovan's slow dribbler down the first-base line, which ultimately went for a run-scoring infield single. He looked to be in significant pain and required assistance off the field, suggesting a trip to the injured list could be in the forecast. The Rockies are likely to provide an updated diagnosis on Senzatela's injury and a potential timeline for his return later Thursday or Friday.
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Rockies' Antonio Senzatela: Posts fourth straight quality start
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Senzatela allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out two across six innings in a no-decision versus the Diamondbacks on Friday.
Senzatela had problems with Cooper Hummel, who generated a run on a double-play groundout in the second inning and added a two-run double in the fourth. That was it for Arizona's scoring Friday, allowing Senzatela to secure his fourth straight quality start. In that span, he's allowed 11 runs, 27 hits and seven walks while striking out 14 across 25.2 innings while going 0-1 with three no-decisions. It's still a slight improvement for the right-hander, who has a 4.67 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 52:23 K:BB through 90.2 innings across 18 starts this year. He's projected for a road start in St. Louis next week.
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Rockies' Antonio Senzatela: Goes seven innings in no-decision
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Senzatela registered a no-decision during Saturday's 3-2 win against Arizona, allowing two runs on nine hits with two strikeouts in seven innings.
Senzatela's outing was bookended with runs -- he surrendered a Christian Walker RBI single in the first inning and a Daulton Varsho solo shot in the seventh -- but kept Arizona off the board in the middle innings thanks in part to a pair of double plays. The 27-year-old has now permitted three runs or fewer in four starts since returning from a stint on the injured list due to a shoulder injury, during which he's registered a 4.01 ERA in 24.2 innings. Senzatela possesses a 4.68 ERA and 1.70 WHIP with 50 strikeouts in 84.2 innings across 17 starts. He's currently scheduled for a rematch with Arizona next weekend.
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Rockies' Antonio Senzatela: Covers six innings in loss
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Senzatela (3-6) allowed three runs on five hits, three walks and a hit batsman while striking out five over six innings, taking the loss Monday versus the Padres.
Senzatela left his last start after getting hit by a comebacker in his left foot, but he was able to shake off the minor injury without missing time. He had a rough first inning Monday, allowing a solo home run to Jurickson Profar and two more runs before settling to keep the Padres from adding to their lead over the next five frames. The right-hander has now gone five starts without a win, allowing at least three runs in each of those games. He has a 4.87 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 48:20 K:BB in 77.2 innings across 16 starts. Senzatela is projected for a road start in Arizona this weekend.
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Rockies' Antonio Senzatela: Exits with apparent foot issue
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Senzatela was removed from Wednesday's start against the White Sox after being hit by a comebacker on the left foot in the top of the seventh inning, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.
Senzatela talked with trainers for several minutes before being removed from the game with two outs in the bottom of the seventh. Prior to his departure, he allowed three runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out five in 6.2 innings. The right-hander returned from a shoulder issue last week, but it's not yet clear whether his foot injury will force him to miss additional time.
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Rockies' Antonio Senzatela: Allows two homers in no-decision
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Senzatela gave up three earned runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out four over five innings in a 6-5 extra-innings loss to the Brewers on Friday. He did not factor into the decision.
Senzatela struggled to keep the ball in the ballpark despite pitching on the road at American Family Field. He gave up home runs off the bats of Willy Adames and Andrew McCutchen in the third before leaving the game after 95 pitches and five innings of work. The 27-year-old right-hander has struggled all season long and ranks in the lowest first percentile of all pitchers in xBA. It doesn't appear that the Rockies have many alternatives so Senzatela is expected to take the mound again versus the White Sox next week.
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Rockies' Antonio Senzatela: Officially activated ahead of start
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Senzatela (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day injured list and will start Friday versus the Brewers.
Senzatela was activated Friday as expected, returning to the rotation after he was placed on the 15-day IL on July 2 while suffering from right shoulder inflammation. The right-hander owns a 4.95 ERA and 1.80 WHIP with 34 punchouts over 60 innings in 13 starts this season.
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Rockies' Antonio Senzatela: Starting first game of second half
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Senzatela (shoulder) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Friday's game in Milwaukee.
Senzatela initially appeared on track to make his return from the IL for Colorado's final game before the All-Star break last weekend against the Pirates, but the Rockies ultimately decided he was better off getting some additional recovery time. The right-hander built up to five innings in his rehab start July 12 with Triple-A Albuquerque, so he's not expected to face any limitations as he slots back into Colorado's rotation coming out of the break.
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Rockies' Antonio Senzatela: Won't start Sunday
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Senzatela (shoulder) won't start Sunday's game against the Pirates, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Senzatela was initially expected to return to start the Rockies' final game ahead of the All-Star break, but Austin Gomber will draw the start instead. The right-hander will presumably get some extra rest during the team's layoff but will likely be able to return shortly after the All-Star break.
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Rockies' Antonio Senzatela: Expected to return Sunday
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Senzatela (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday against the Pirates, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.
Senzatela pitched five innings in a rehab start Tuesday with Triple-A Albuquerque, and he now appears set to make his return to the Rockies' rotation for the final game before the All-Star break. He's been out since July 2 with right shoulder inflammation, but he will spend the minimum 15 days on the IL. Senzatela has posted a 4.95 ERA and 1.80 WHIP with 34 punchouts over 60 innings through 13 starts this year.
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Rockies' Antonio Senzatela: Sharp in rehab start
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Senzatela (shoulder) allowed one earned run on four hits and a walk over five innings Tuesday in his rehab start with Triple-A Albuquerque.
Senzatela didn't record any strikeouts in the 63-pitch outing, but that's not out of the norm, as any success he finds is typically derived from inducing weak contact rather than making bats miss. Aside from allowing a solo home run, Senzatela was mostly able to steer clear of trouble Tuesday, and his ability to cover five innings should set him up for a return from the 15-day injured list for the Rockies' final game before the All-Star break Sunday against the Pirates. Over his 13 starts this season, Senzatela has turned in a 4.95 ERA and 1.80 WHIP across 60 innings.
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Rockies' Antonio Senzatela: Scheduled for rehab start
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Senzatela (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab start with Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Senzatela is expected to work about five innings or 75 pitches. Assuming things go to plan, he is projected to return to the rotation Sunday against the Pirates -- the last game prior to the All-Star break. Prior to being placed on the injured list, Senzatela had maintained a 4.95 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and 34:15 K:BB across 60 innings on the season.
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Rockies' Antonio Senzatela: Close to rehab assignment
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Senzatela (shoulder) will likely begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Senzatela had no issues after throwing a bullpen session Thursday and plans to throw another bullpen Saturday. As long as he feels good afterward, he'll likely return to game action with the minor-league club early next week. Manager Bud Black hopes that the right-hander will require just one rehab start, which would put him on track to rejoin the Rockies just before the All-Star break.
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Rockies' Antonio Senzatela: Lands on IL
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Senzatela was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with right shoulder inflammation, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.
While an MRI showed no major issues with Senzatela's shoulder, he will still be forced to miss a couple starts at a minimum after exiting Friday's game. Senzatela will be eligible to return for the Rockies' final game before the All-Star break. Ashton Goudeau took Senzatela's place on the roster, but Ryan Feltner is reportedly the "most likely" to start Wednesday at Dodger Stadium.
