Ryan Feltner Scratched vs. Braves With Illness; Zach Agnos to Start
Ryan Feltner is out of his scheduled start against the Braves due to illness, with Zach Agnos stepping into the rotation spot for Colorado.
Ryan Feltner will not take the mound against the Braves as scheduled, per Brian Murphy of MLB.com. Illness forced him from the start, and Zach Agnos will start in his place.
Feltner's near-term availability remains an open question — illness-related scratches don't come with a built-in timetable, and the Rockies haven't indicated when he might be ready to return to the rotation.
The rotation picture
Colorado's starting staff has been navigating a fair amount of turbulence lately. Kyle Freeland landed on the 15-day IL with a pinched nerve in his neck, a move that opened the door for No. 20 prospect Mason Adams to make his MLB debut against the Nationals. Feltner's illness adds another layer of uncertainty to a rotation that was already reshuffling.
Agnos, who was previously named Colorado's starting pitcher for today's game in a separate club notice, gets the ball against the Braves.
What remains unconfirmed
There is no word yet on the severity of Feltner's illness, whether he'll need to miss additional starts, or whether any further roster moves are forthcoming to cover the gap.
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