Harrison Musgrave
Musgrave is a longshot to make the rotation, but he is certainly one option the Rockies would be wise to explore. Unlike the other two candidates, Musgrave’s promise in not as high as the others; however, he does have the pitching to be a solid contributor to Colorado. He has flirted with sustained success but does not have the electricity on his pitches to put him over-the-top.
Scouts have penciled Musgrave in as a potential 4th or 5th starter later on his career. While nothing jumps off the stat sheet with Musgrave, he could be a solid, low-key addition for the Rockies staff that is already flooded with youth and pressure to perform.
Since none of his pitches are overpowering, his command is essential for success. At 25-years-old, Musgrave has had ample time to develop firm control of his pitches which will make or break his career if he makes it the big leagues.
As it stands, Colorado is off to a red-hot 10-5 start to the season which is the best in the sport. Musgrave’s simple pitching style could boast well for the Rockies as they await the return of Gray.
While a fair amount of work is needed to polish Musgrave’s game, his maturity has shined as he’s endured the journey of being a minor league pitcher. He is also a southpaw, so he could potentially add more variety to the rotation.
These three pitchers in addition to Rusin would bring different styles and attributes to the Rockies bullpen. That said, none of these arms will amount to what Gray can put forth for Colorado; however, this is an opportunity for some of the rox most valued prospects to make a lasting impression on the coaches, players, and front office of the Rockies organization.
