URGENT UPDATE: The Colorado Rockies’ victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 15, 2023, has been overshadowed by a concerning elbow injury to closer Seth Halvorsen. Halvorsen exited the game after throwing just five pitches in the ninth inning, raising alarm bells for Rockies fans and management alike.
Halvorsen, who leads the Rockies with 11 saves, was in a solid position with a two-strike count against Pirates pinch hitter Spencer Horwitz when he threw a blistering 99 mph pitch. Immediately after this throw, he bent over in discomfort, prompting Keith Duggar, the Rockies’ head athletic trainer, to rush to the mound for an evaluation. The situation escalated quickly, leading to Halvorsen’s exit from the game.
“It don’t look good,”
said interim manager Warren Schaeffer after the game. He promised to provide more updates on Halvorsen’s condition on Sunday.
Halvorsen’s injury comes at a critical time for Colorado, which is striving to improve its 30-80 record and avoid breaking the modern era loss record set by the 2024 Chicago White Sox, who finished 41-121. Under his leadership since June, Halvorsen had converted nine of his last ten save opportunities, including six consecutive saves.
The Rockies managed to hold onto an 8-5 win against the Pirates, with Dugan Darnell stepping in to finish the game. However, Halvorsen’s absence could have significant repercussions moving forward, especially with only a few weeks left in the season.
Stay tuned for more updates on Halvorsen’s condition and how it may impact the Rockies’ strategy as the team looks to salvage their season.
