Rusin is in the mix for a rotation spot with the Rockies this spring, but he's out of minor league options and would have to be exposed to waivers in order to be sent to Triple-A, the Rockies' official site reports.
The Rockies could opt to keep Rusin in the bullpen if he's unable to secure a job in the rotation this spring, but he pitched well at times when the Rockies were desperate for starting pitching last summer. The overall results (5.33 ERA, 1.60 WHIP) suggest that he's a long shot to earn a rotation spot this spring, however, especially with a slew of younger arms returning to health with the hope of securing prominent roles in Colorado.