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First career hit Schunk went 1-for-3 Sunday against the Royals.

Impact Schunk was in the lineup for only the third time since being recalled June 8. Two of his starts have come at third base and one at second. He took advantage of his opportunity Sunday by tallying his first big-league hit in the third inning, looping the ball into center field.

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JULY 7 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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JULY 7 • DENVERPOST.COM

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JULY 7 • MLB.COM

Overcomes back issue Bouchard (back) has gone 5-for-11 with two doubles, three walks, four runs and one RBI in three games for Triple-A Albuquerque since the Rockies optioned him June 29.

Impact Before he was optioned to Albuquerque, Bouchard was contending with a back injury, but he has since overcome the health concern. The 28-year-old should continue to play at least semi-regularly at the Triple-A level and will look to perform well enough to earn another look with the Rockies later this season.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Rodgers is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Rodgers is hitting .348 in July but will sit Sunday after starting the previous six games. Aaron Shunk will start at the keystone and bat ninth in the series finale versus Kansas City.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact The 33-year-old started all seven games since he returned from the injured list last weekend, though he's still experienced a bit of tightness in his calf since being activated and hasn't pushed himself while running the bases. There's been no report that Diaz has further aggravated the injury, so his absence from the lineup Sunday is likely just a maintenance day. Jacob Stallings is receiving a turn behind the plate in the series finale.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Colorado The Rockies designated Hudson for assignment Sunday.

Impact The right-hander joined Colorado on a one-year, $1.5 million contract in January but struggled to a 5.84 ERA, 1.64 WHIP a 48:46 K:BB through 17 starts. Hudson also had a 4.98 ERA in 18 outings last season, so he may not generate significant interest on the waiver wire.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected for MLB debut The Rockies selected Gordon's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque, and he'll start Sunday's game against the Royals.

Impact The 26-year-old hasn't pitched particularly well for Triple-A Albuquerque this year with a 5.35 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 27:8 K:BB over 33.2 innings, but he'll still receive a look in Colorado's rotation. Dakota Hudson was designated for assignment in a corresponding move, so there's an opening for multiple starts if Gordon showcases himself well in his major-league deubt.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first save Vodnik picked up the save over the Royals on Saturday, allowing one hit and one walk over one inning while striking out one.

Impact Vodnik entered the contest with a two-run lead in the ninth and got Salvador Perez to go down on strikes before allowing two of the next three men to reach. The right-handed reliever was able to escape the jam, however, and secure his first save of the campaign. Vodnik had blown each of his previous two save attempts this season coming in but has now recorded a win and a save in his last two appearances. He's also recorded at least one strikeout in seven consecutive outings.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Strong performance in second win Gomber (2-5) picked up the win over the Royals on Saturday, allowing one run on six hits over seven innings while striking out three.

Impact Gomber managed to keep Kansas City's offense at bay throughout the contest, with the exception of a solo home run that he surrendered to Vinnie Pasquantino in the top of the sixth. The lefty allowed just two extra-base hits over his seven innings of work and didn't walk a batter for the third consecutive start. He's now gone at least five innings in four straight outings, though he's also given up six or more hits in three straight. Saturday actually marked the first time since May 22 that Gomber didn't surrender multiple runs (span of six starts).

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Start pushed to Cincinnati series Feltner is no longer scheduled to pitch Sunday against the Royals at Coors Field and is expected to make his next start during the Rockies' upcoming four-game series in Cincinnati,...

Impact Tanner Gordon will be called up from Triple-A Albuquerque to start Sunday's game, while Feltner will presumably be pushed back just one day in the pitching schedule to start Monday's series opener in Cincinnati. According to Skyler Timmins of PurpleRow.com, manager Bud Black said the decision to push back Feltner in the pitching schedule was in part due to his stronger numbers on the road (4.65 ERA in 50.1 innings) compared to at Coors Field (6.75 ERA in 41.1 innings) in addition to the fact that the Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio native will have family and friends in attendance for the Cincinnati series. Assuming Feltner takes the hill Monday or Tuesday against the Reds, he'll tentatively line up for a two-start week, with his second turn set to come next weekend in New York against the Mets.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Getting first MLB start Sunday Gordon will be called up from Triple-A Albuquerque to start Sunday's game against the Royals at Coors Field, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Ryan Feltner had previously been confirmed as the Rockies' starter for Sunday's series finale, but he'll end up getting pushed back to Monday in Cincinnati, where he's expected to have several family and friends on hand to watch him pitch. The change in the pitching schedule thus opens up a temporary spot in the rotation for Gordon, who will be making his MLB debut Sunday. The 26-year-old rigthy has made seven starts this season with Albuquerque, accruing a 5.35 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 27:8 K:BB in 33.2 innings. His underwhelming numbers at the Triple-A level in addition to having to pitch in a hitter-friendly environment in Coors Field in his MLB debut makes Gordon an unappealing streaming option for Sunday.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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Making progress Rogers (shoulder) is rehabbing at the team's training facility in Arizona, MLB.com reports.

Impact Rogers has resumed throwing and is expected to begin a rehab assignment within a week or two. The team hasn't provided an exact timeline, but he could return at some point in July.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress Rogers (shoulder) is rehabbing at the team's training facility in Arizona, MLB.com reports.

Impact Rogers has resumed throwing and is expected to begin a rehab assignment within a week or two. The team hasn't provided an exact timeline, but he could return at some point in July.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes throwing Bird (groin) resumed throwing Friday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Bird had been shut down since June 23, with Friday marking his first known progress since being placed on the injured list. Manager Bud Black noted that Bird is close to returning to the mound, but he did not provide a timeline for Bird to be activated from the injured list.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes throwing Bird (groin) resumed throwing Friday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Bird has been shut down since June 23 with Friday marking his first known progress since being placed on the injured list. Manager Bud Black noted that Bird is close to returning to the mound, but did not provide a timeline for him to be activated from the injured list.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Resuming baseball activity Beck (hand) is flying back to Arizona on Sunday to begin full baseball activity, MLB.com reports.

Impact Beck had been with the team to be evaluated since Tuesday. He hit in the cage and did defensive drills, though none of his activity came at full intensity. Beck will increase his reps upon his return to Arizona, and he remains on track to return at some point around the All-Star break.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE