July 4th 2024.
Peter Lambert has big dreams for his career as a pitcher in the major leagues. At the top of his wish list is the opportunity to continue pitching in the majors, and right below that is his desire to be a starter for his team.
Currently, the Colorado Rockies have Lambert in their bullpen, but if he keeps performing well, his second wish may be granted. Most recently, Lambert was called up from Triple-A Albuquerque before Wednesday night's game. He then came in for starter Dakota Hudson and shut down the Brewers for 4 1/3 innings with no runs and only two hits allowed. He also had two strikeouts and no walks.
Reflecting on his performance, Lambert expressed his excitement to be back in the majors and his willingness to contribute in whatever role his team needs him in. He also mentioned that he had a chance to start in the past, but struggled and is now working to bounce back from that experience.
As a reliever, Lambert has been exceptional with a 2-2 record and a 2.00 ERA in 13 appearances. In fact, he recently became the 11th pitcher in franchise history to pitch at least 4 1/3 scoreless innings in relief. However, in his three starts, he has not had the same success, going 0-2 with a 16.39 ERA. Lambert acknowledged that he needs to work on controlling any potential damage in those situations.
Manager Bud Black also took notice of Lambert's impressive performance and mentioned that they will discuss the possibility of moving him into the starting rotation. But with veteran German Marquez set to return from an injury soon, it remains to be seen who Lambert might replace in the rotation. Both Ryan Feltner and Dakota Hudson have struggled, but it's uncertain if Lambert will bump either of them from the rotation.
In other news, left-hander Ryan Rolison, the Rockies' first-round pick in 2018, is slowly making his way back to the field after dealing with chronic shoulder injuries and undergoing surgery in 2022. He recently pitched two scoreless innings for Triple-A Albuquerque and has yet to allow a run in three appearances with the team. Despite being 27 years old, Rolison has yet to make his MLB debut.
On a less positive note, the Rockies' bullpen has been a major struggle for the team this season. With a league-high 5.66 ERA, the bullpen has been a major contributor to the team's struggles. This is especially evident in the ninth inning, where they have lost seven games this year when entering with a lead. Their 8.30 ERA in the ninth inning is the highest of any team since the statistic was first recorded in 1974.
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