Rockies optioned LHP Josh Outman to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

He gets the boot despite posting a 2.16 ERA over six spring appearances. He'll be an option for the big league bullpen or possibly rotation eventually.

Rockies avoided arbitration with LHP Josh Outman by signing him to a one-year, $675,000 contract.

The left-hander was a first-time arbitration-eligible player. Outman struck out a batter per inning but posted an ugly 8.19 ERA over 27 appearances for the Rockies last season.

Josh Outman is expected to play winter ball in the Dominican Republic.

Outman has been limited to just 109 innings this season between the majors and the minors, so he wants to build up his workload. The 28-year-old southpaw has an ugly 8.59 ERA and 36/17 K/BB ratio in 36 2/3 innings over seven starts and 16 relief appearances with the Rockies this year. He'll likely remain in the bullpen in 2013.

Rockies recalled LHP Josh Outman from Double-A Tulsa.

Outman has an ugly 9.00 ERA and 32/16 K/BB ratio over 31 innings with the Rockies this season. The 27-year-old southpaw will pitch out of the bullpen for now, but could make a start or two before the season is over. He's not likely to be fantasy relevant.

Rockies optioned LHP Josh Outman to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Outman walked five in a rough three-inning outing Monday in St. Louis and has registered a poor 9.00 overall ERA in 31 innings this season. The 27-year-old lefty is likely to be given another shot later this summer.

Josh Outman is expected to lose his spot in the rotation.

The Rockies want to stay with four starters for now, and Jeremy Guthrie is being added back to the mix Wednesday. Outman has posted an 8.89 ERA over seven starts, so this comes as no surprise. He'll go back to a long relief role.

Josh Outman put up the latest poor outing for the Rockies Monday, as he allowed two runs on two hits and five walks over just three innings in a loss to the Cardinals.

The five free passes tied a career high. Outman's move into the rotation hasn't gone well to this point, as he holds an 8.89 ERA over seven outings. Assuming he remains among the starting five, he'll try for better results this weekend against the Nats.

Josh Outman was pulled after surrendering five runs in three innings Thursday against the Nationals.

It looks like Outman could be the second member of the Rockies' four-man rotation to lose his spot since the team made the switch nine days ago. His ERA stands at 9.32 now, so don't be surprised if Drew Pomeranz takes his spot next week.

Josh Outman was pounded for five runs in three innings by the Diamondbacks on Wednesday night.

Outman gave the Rockies 3 1/3 scoreless innings in his first start Friday after moving to the rotation from the pen, but he couldn't keep it going tonight, as the red-hot Paul Goldschmidt contributed to his early demise. He'll probably get one more start next week to show what he can do, but his rotation spot is far from secure.

Josh Outman will be limited to 50 pitches in his start against the Dodgers Friday.

While he has plenty of starting experience, Outman hasn't pitched more than an inning in any outing this season, so he'll have to build up his stamina. He's taking the rotation spot of Jamie Moyer, who was designated for assignment Wednesday.

Josh Outman will get a crack at filling Jamie Moyer's spot in the Rockies' starting rotation.

"[Outman is] stretched out to go a little bit, and then he'll be piggy-backed with somebody," Rockies manager Jim Tracy said. "Slowly but surely, we'll stretch him out to where he gets the point where he can determine his own fate from one start to the next." The 27-year-old left-hander owns a decent 3.92 career ERA but can go on being ignored in most fantasy formats.

Rockies activated RHP Josh Outman from the 15-day disabled list.

Outman had been dealing with sore ribs, but pitched well in his rehab appearance earlier in the week. He'll return to his familiar role in the Rockies bullpen.

Josh Outman (oblique) allowed one run on two hits with three strikeouts Thursday, in a two-inning minor league rehab appearance with Double-A Tulsa.

Outman threw 25 of his 36 pitches for strikes and was reportedly clocked in the 97 mph range. "I understand he was electric in the first inning and started to get tired toward the end," Rockies manager Jim Tracy said. "The two hits were more of the seeing-eye variety." Outman is scheduled to pitch again on Saturday before being evaluated for a return to the majors. If all goes well, he could rejoin the Rockies' bullpen by next week.

Josh Outman (oblique) tossed a hitless inning Monday in his latest minor league rehab appearance with Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Outman struck out one and threw seven out of 12 pitches for strikes. The 27-year-old southpaw was forced to begin the season on the disabled list due to a vomiting-induced oblique injury, but he should be ready to join the Rockies' bullpen within the next few days.

Josh Outman (oblique) is scheduled to make his second minor league rehab appearance Monday with Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Outman struck out one in a scoreless inning Saturday with High-A Modesto during his first rehab appearance. The 27-year-old southpaw could eventually be an option for the Rockies' bullpen.

Josh Outman (oblique) threw a 22-pitch inning Tuesday in an extended spring training game.

Outman is expected to begin appearing in minor league rehab games Saturday and should join the Rockies' bullpen at some point next week. The left-hander has been on the disabled list since the start of the regular season due to a vomiting-induced oblique strain.

Josh Outman (oblique) is scheduled to pitch Saturday in an extended spring training game.

Rockies manager Jim Tracy said it will resemble a batting practice-type situation, so he isn't quite ready for a live game situation. Outman was forced to begin the season on the disabled list after suffering a vomiting-induced oblique injury. He likely won't be a candidate to join the Rockies' bullpen until sometime in May.

Josh Outman (oblique) threw 30 pitches in a bullpen session Monday.

Outman was forced to begin the season on the disabled list after suffering a vomiting-induced oblique injury toward the end of spring training. He is scheduled to throw batting practice on Saturday and should begin a rehab assignment shortly thereafter.

Rockies placed LHP Josh Outman on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 30, with an oblique strain.

Outman suffered the strained oblique last week as a result of vomiting brought on by food poisoning. The left-hander could require a whole month of recovery time.

Josh Outman has made the Rockies' Opening Day roster as a reliever.

Outman, who was acquired from the Athletics in the Seth Smith deal, had a 3.70 ERA and 35/23 K/BB ratio over 58 1/3 innings last season. The 27-year-old southpaw has always had good stuff, so he could be a useful arm out of the bullpen. It will be interesting to see whether the Rockies also decide to carry fellow left-hander Matt Reynolds.