Rockies avoid arbitration with Brothers, McKenry

DENVER - The Colorado Rockies avoided arbitration by agreeing to deals with left-handed pitcher Rex Brothers and catcher Michael McKenry.

Brothers' bump in pay is nearly $1 million, from $502,000 last year to $1.4 million this season. McKenry's salary goes to $1,087,600 in 2015, up from $750,000 last year.

Brothers made 74 relief appearances last season, going 4-6 with 5.59 ERA and 15 holds.

McKenry had two stints with the Rockies last season after beginning the year in Triple-A. He finished with a career-best .315 batting average with nine doubles, eight homers and 22 RBIs over 57 games in Colorado.