October 7, 2008 The Denver Post reports that the Rockies declined picking up Matt Herges' option for next season.
Our View:The veteran right-hander went 3-4 with a 5.04 ERA in 58 games in 2008.
August 28, 2008 Matt Herges, who is recovering from lower back stiffness, flew to Las Vegas on Wednesday night to join Triple-A Colorado Springs for a rehab assignment, according to the Rocky Mountain News.
Our View:Herges is expected to be activated Tuesday, which is the first day he is eligible to come off the DL. He holds no fantasy value with a 5.09 ERA and poor 1.56 WHIP over 58.1 innings of relief.
August 20, 2008 Matt Herges has been put on the disabled list by the Rockies as he continues to suffer from lower back stiffness, according to the Rocky Mountain News.
Our View:Herges was pitching in middle relief and had an ERA over 5.00 and a WHIP of 1.56. He had no fantasy value.
June 14, 2008 Colorado has moved RHP Matt Herges out of the team's role as setup reliever, according to MLB.com.
Our View:Herges, who lost a 4-2 lead in the seventh inning of the Rockies' 5-4 loss to the White Sox on Friday night, is 0-3 with three blown saves and a 7.20 ERA in his past 10 appearances. Manager Clint Hurdle said he's looking to work right-hander Luis Vizcaino, who has made three appearances since returning from a right shoulder strain, toward the end of the game. The Rockies signed him to a two-year, $.7.5 million contract as a setup man. Hurdle also said right-handers Jason Grilli and Ryan Speier, and left-hander Jorge De La Rosa, could get some of the work that Herges had been receiving.
May 17, 2008 Matt Herges, pitching in relief of Roks rookie Greg Reynolds, threw a scoreless seventh and eighth innings to earn his second win of the season.
Our View:Herges, who admitted using performance-enhancing substances, re-signed with the Rockies last November has been a staple in their bullpen.
