Rockies add John Axford to 40-man roster

The Colorado Rockies selected the contract on right-hander John Axford on Sunday.

Axford agreed to a minor-league deal earlier this month, but is set to earn $2.6 milliion this season following his addition to the Rockies' 40-man roster. 

The soon-to-be 32-year-old recorded 46 saves for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2011, but has struggled with consistency over the past three seasons in stops with three different organizations. 

Axford made 62 appearances last season split between the Cleveland Indians and Pittsburgh Pirates, posting a 3.95 ERA and 63 strikeouts in 54 2/3 innings. 

In a corresponding move, the Rockies placed right-hander Tyler Chatwood on the 60-day disabled list.