Rockies' Chatwood headed to DL with elbow strain

By foxsports
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PHOENIX (AP) The Colorado Rockies have placed right-hander Tyler Chatwood on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow strain and recalled righty Chad Bettis from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

The 24-year-old Chatwood made four starts for the Rockies this season, going 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA. He opened the season on the DL with a strained left hamstring.

Chatwood started 20 games last season, going 8-5 with a 3.15 ERA

The 24-year-old Bettis began the season on the Rockies' opening day roster for the first time in his career before being optioned to Triple-A on April 25, where he made one scoreless appearance. He went 0-1 with a 7.15 ERA in 11 appearances during his first stint with the Rockies.