Rockies reinstate Torrealba from restricted list
Save Email Print
Posted: 2:34 PM Jul 2, 2009
Rockies reinstate Torrealba from restricted list
Thirty-year-old Torrealba was put on the list to attend to family matters involving the kidnapping and safe recovery of his family members in Venezuela. He missed 27 games while he was away, including a short stint at Triple-A Colorado Springs
Reporter: AP
width:200 and height: 120 and picwidth: 200 and pciheight: 120
Font Size:

The Colorado Rockies have reinstated catcher Yorvit Torrealba from the restricted list, where he's been since June 2.

Thirty-year-old Torrealba was put on the list to attend to family matters involving the kidnapping and safe recovery of his family members in Venezuela. He missed 27 games while he was away, including a short stint at Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Torrealba hit .267 with one RBI and a walk in his four games with the Sky Sox last week. The Rockies catcher is hitting .230 with 2 home runs and 7 RBI in 19 Major League games this season.

The Rockies designated catcher Paul Phillips for assignment to make room for Torrealba. Phillips started yesterday's game against the Dodgers and went 0-for-2 with a walk.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Sports Poll
Who should be crowned "Eleven's Elite Performer of the Week?

Mark Hatcher - Sierra Basketball
Jordan Gregory - P. East Basketball
Danielle Lewis - Kim Basketball


This poll is for entertainment only. It is designed to demonstrate school spirit and recognize outstanding performances in high school sports. This poll will be active for one week. Results will be announced on Monday on 11 News at 5:30.
KKTV Sports AP Online Network