Tyler Anderson to Make MLB Debut as Jake McGee Hits DL

One day after giving up four runs in the ninth inning of a loss to the San Diego Padres, Jake McGee was placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Colorado Rockies. In his place, Tyler Anderson will make his much-awaited Rockies and Major League Baseball debut.

With McGee going on the DL because of left knee inflammation, the door was opened for the 26-year-old Anderson to finally take the mound at Coors Field. He is tentatively scheduled to start on Sunday against the San Diego Padres.

After missing the entire 2015 season following left elbow surgery, Anderson has made steady progress through the minors on his way to reaching the Rockies roster.

It started in High-A Modesto where he earned a no decision on May 8 while allowing two runs on two hits with six strikeouts in 3.2 innings pitched.

Anderson next made two starts with Double-A Hartford, going 1-1 with a 1.80 ERA (allowing two earned runs in 10 innings), two walks and 11 strikeouts across those two starts.

He was transferred to Triple-A Albuquerque on May 26, where he went 1-1 with a 2.12 ERA (surrendering four earned runs in 17 innings) with six walks and 13 strikeouts in three starts.