DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies new right-hander Alex White made a brief appearance in Denver on Tuesday before heading to Double-A Tulsa for a rehab assignment Thursday.
White is one of four players acquired by the Rockies from Cleveland for Ubaldo Jimenez on Saturday. Colorado also received right-hander Joe Gardner, first baseman Matt McBride and a player to be named, expected to be lefty Drew Pomeranz.
White and Pomeranz were considered the top two pitching prospects in Cleveland’s organization. They were Cleveland’s No. 1 draft picks in 2009 and 2010, respectively.
White made three starts with the Indians before landing on the 15-day disabled list on May 21 with a torn tendon on the middle finger of his pitching hand.
White said he will see how his injury reacts before he can think about joining the Rockies’ rotation.
