Rockies' Anthony Molina: Secures win in relief Sunday
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Molina (1-1) was the pitcher of record in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Diamondbacks after striking out two while giving up one hit and one walk over a scoreless inning of relief.
The Rockies called Molina up from Triple-A Albuquerque to make a start Aug. 5 versus the Blue Jays, but after surrendering seven earned runs on nine hits and one walk over five innings in that outing, he was moved to the bullpen. After Molina tossed 2.1 innings in relief in Thursday's series opener, the Rockies turned to him again Sunday in the top of the seventh inning while Arizona was up 4-1. Molina came through with a clean frame, then ended up picking up the win after the Rockies put up four runs in the bottom of the inning.
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Rockies' Anthony Molina: Serves up five homers
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Molina (0-1) took the loss Tuesday, allowing seven runs on nine hits and a walk over five innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out two.
Molina made it through five innings Tuesday, but surrendering five home runs proved costly in the Rockies' loss. It was the right-hander's first MLB appearance since June 25, and his struggles have extended to Triple-A Albuquerque, where he's posted a 6.59 ERA and 1.89 WHIP across 69.2 innings this season.
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Rockies' Anthony Molina: Moves up from Triple-A
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The Rockies recalled Molina from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.
Molina made one scoreless appearance with the Rockies earlier this season. The 23-year-old reliever will give the big club a fresh arm for the bullpen and is likely to work in a lower-leverage role.
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Rockies' Anthony Molina: Receives call-up
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The Rockies recalled Molina from Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.
Molina made 35 appearances (one start) with the Rockies as a Rule 5 selection in 2024, but he's made the move to the rotation at Albuquerque this season. Over his seven starts, Molina has produced a 9.20 ERA, 2.39 WHIP and 23:18 K:BB in 30.1 innings. The Rockies have an opening in the rotation after optioning Bradley Blalock to Albuquerque in a corresponding move, but Molina is expected to serve as a long man out of the Colorado bullpen.
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Rockies' Anthony Molina: Starting Monday against Guardians
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Molina will start Monday's game against the Guardians, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
With Austin Gomber (arm) scratched, Molina will step in for his first career MLB start. A Rule 5 pick by the Rockies last winter, Molina has pitched to a 7.56 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in nine appearances so far this season. He's maxed out at 3.2 innings in an outing, so this will now be a bullpen day for Colorado.
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Rays' Anthony Molina: Reassigned to minor-league camp
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Molina was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Rays on Thursday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Molina struggled this spring, which isn't a surprise considering he's 21 and hasn't pitched above A-ball. He did finish 2022 strong at High-A Bowling Green and figures to begin 2023 at Double-A Montgomery.
