TORONTO – Jeff Francis’ locker was cleared out Wednesday, and his time with the Rockies could be over.

Though a roster move will not be official until Thursday, Francis will not re-join the team in Washington. Colorado is expected to clear a roster spot for Roy Oswalt, who will start Thursday night’s game.

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Colorado Rockies pitcher Jeff Francis reacts as he walks off the field after the fifth inning of an inter-league baseball game in Toronto on Tuesday June 18, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)

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