Report: Rockies considering Gallardo for rotation help

Colorado Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich is hoping to address the league's worst rotation from a season ago with the best remaining free-agent starter.

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported Thursday that the Rockies are now considering right-hander Yovani Gallardo, who is tied to draft-pick compensation after rejecting a qualifying offer from the Texas Rangers.

The market for the 29-year-old has reportedly expanded significantly over the past week, with the Houston Astros, Toronto Blue Jays, Rangers, and Baltimore Orioles all said to be interested.

Gallardo has been highly durable over the course of his nine-year career, averaging 191 innings pitched over the past seven seasons. He went 13-11 with a career-best 3.42 ERA over 33 starts last season, but also posted a career-worst 1.42 WHIP while only striking out 121.