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Colorado Rockies pitcher Jorge De La Rosa set to return Monday

The Rockies starting rotation is set to receive a boost as Jorge De La Rosa will return from a groin injury.

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Rockies to debut Jorge De La Rosa on Monday at Coors Field vs. Padres - The Denver Post
The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders reports that lefty Jorge De La Rosa will make his 2015 debut Monday against the Padres after making a pair of rehab starts at Triple-A Albuquerque. De La Rosa gave up three runs, two earned, on five hits with five strikeouts in five innings in his most recent rehab start on Tuesday.

Matzek overcomes early jitters, cruises to pick up first win - Rockies.com
Tyler Matzek allowed just one run on five hits in six innings last night, earning the win for the Rockies despite a shaky first two innings. After the game, he talked to Thomas Harding about his strong performance and slow start.

Nolan Arenado's amazing catch draws comparison to Derek Jeter's play - The Denver Post
There was quite a bit of reaction to Nolan Arenado's sensational catch over the tarp at AT&T Park on Tuesday, and Saunders has a good wrap up of the fallout from the play, including the comparisons it drew to Derek Jeter's catch in 2004 against the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.

Colorado Rockies Notes From The San Fran Sweep -  RoxPile
Bobby DeMuro has a quick recap of the Rockies sweep of the defending world champions, including some of the lessons learned in the city by the bay.

Kershaw aims to rebound vs. Rox to launch series - MLB.com
Things do not get easier for the Rockies as they travel to Los Angeles Friday to take on two-time defending Cy Yoing winner Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers. Harding has a preview of Friday's matchup.