Sources: Righty Butler to join Rockies

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DENVER — The Rockies have summoned right-handed pitcher Eddie Butler from Triple-A Albuquerque, according to multiple baseball sources. He will fill the spot of veteran lefty Jorge De La Rosa, who is likely headed to the 15-day disabled list with a left groin strain that forced him from Tuesday night’s 9-4 loss to the Pirates.

The club has not confirmed the move.

It was not immediately known when or whether Butler, 25, a supplemental first-round choice out of Radford University in 2012, would be added to the starting rotation. He is 2-0 with a 4.09 ERA in four starts at Albuquerque. Butler has …

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