NL West News: Rockies activate Tyler Anderson

The Rockies have activated pitcher Tyler Anderson from the disabled list. The 27-year old was placed on the 60-day disabled list for left-knee inflammation. His last major league start was on June 25th.

The south-paw made some significant strides while in Triple-A, including an increase in his velocity, prompting his return.

In a corresponding move to make a place for Anderson, the Rockies have recalled right-handed reliever Jairo Diaz and placed him on the 60-day disabled list for right elbow inflammation.

Here’s what news and rumors are happening across the National League West:

• Let’s check in at the state of the Padres’ minor league system.
• Ryan Vogelsong will be retiring as a Giant.
• In case you weren’t alreadt downtrodden enough, here are some facts and figures from the Dodgers’ free fall.
• How does Fernando Rodney compare with other closers?
• The Rockies are using what one might call ‘relaxed intensity’ to return to winning ways and potentially playoff berth.
• Hunter Pence is having a historically discouraging season.
• Boths Tonys, Cingrani and Watson, are fitting in nicely in Dodger bullpen.
• What would it take for the Arizona Diamondbacks to win the West?
• Check out Purple Row’s top 30 Colorado Rockies prospects right now.
• Brandon Belt’s season is basically done after he reported still feeling concussion symptoms.
• Yu Darvish has reached his 1,000 strikeout milestone.