Jeff Francis Likely Out For Season

According to Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post, Rockies pitcher Jeff Francis will have exploratory shoulder surgery on Wednesday and is likely out for the season (Tracy Ringolsby says it’s a torn labrum).  Renck adds that the team’s acquisition of Jason Marquis was made with this possibility in mind.

The Rockies still have Marquis, Aaron Cook, Ubaldo Jimenez, Jorge de la Rosa, Greg Smith, Jason Hirsh, Matt Belisle, and Josh Fogg as probable starters.