Rockies cut five players; Pacheco and Culberson make 25-man roster
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Rockies continued to trim their roster Thursday, sending five players down to the minors as they near their 25-man opening-day roster.The players optioned were catcher Mike McKenry and infielders Josh Rutledge and Ryan Wheeler. Outfielders Jason Pridie and Tim Wheeler, both non-roster invitees, were re-assigned to the minors.
A major-league source also said that utility infielder Paul Janish also has been told he has not made the team.
Jordan Pacheco appears to have made the Rockies opening day roster as a backup catcher. (AP file)
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