Rockies place P Chacin on DL

7:50 PM, May 7, 2012   |    comments
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Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Rockies pitcher Jhoulys Chacin will be placed on the disabled list rather than report to Triple-A as previously planned, the team has announced.

Colorado demoted Chacin to Colorado Springs on May 2 after an 0-3 start but rescinded their option Monday, instead opting to place him on the 15-day DL with right shoulder inflammation.

The right-hander has struggled with command and confidence issues this season.

Chacin's ERA ballooned to 7.30 in five starts after he gave up seven runs and 11 hits in 4 2/3 innings in a loss to the Dodgers on May 1.

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