Rockies Closer Seth Halvorsen Placed on IL with Elbow Strain

Colorado Rockies closer Seth Halvorsen has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right elbow strain, sustained after leaving Saturday's game against Pittsburgh. He exited after throwing five pitches in the ninth inning, and interim manager Warren Schaeffer stated the injury "don't look good." Halvorsen leads the Rockies with 11 saves this season, holding a 1-2 record and a 4.99 ERA, and had converted nine of his last ten save opportunities.