Colorado Rockies turn to interim manager
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Black was in his ninth season as Rockies manager after being hired in 2017. After making back-to-back playoff appearances in his first two years, Colorado has endured six straight losing seasons under his direction. He ends his tenure with a 544-690 record.
The Colorado Rockies’ season is already off to a bad start. Bud Black’s team had a rough month in April, and aren’t turning things around in May. Thursday’s blunder against the Detroit Tigers is the latest lowlight of their season.
For the next week or so, Kris Bryant, the Colorado Rockies designated hitter, will be restricted to not much more than a casual walk as he recovers from a procedure to fix his bothersome back, and the team has said there is no timetable for his return.