The initial plan was for Feltner to make two rehab starts before rejoining the Rockies’ rotation, so as long as he rebounds nicely from this one it sounds like he could take the ball for the Rockies on Saturday night against the Mets. His return is expected to push Carson Palmquist back to Triple-A Albuquerque.

The 28-year-old right-hander was scratched from Sunday’s start due to the back issue then took the hill on Monday and was crushed in a loss to the Braves, so it probably makes sense to sit him down and get the issue resolved. Bradley Blalock was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque and is expected to take his place in the club’s rotation.

Feltner was scratched from Sunday’s start because of tightness in his back, and it’s possible it was still bothering him during the struggles. It’s also possible he struggled because he’s Ryan Feltner. He walked one and struck out four in a start that was ineffective from the third inning on. He’ll take a 4.75 ERA into a schedule bout against the Padres. Steer clear.

Felter’s back tightened up on him a couple days after Tuesday’s seven-inning gem against the Royals so he’s going to get some extra rest. There’s a possibility he’ll be ready to take the ball on Monday night against the Braves, but that hasn’t been confirmed. It’ll be Bradley Blalock making an emergency spot start on Sunday afternoon in his place.