Hale was optioned back to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

After Hale delivered his second respectable spot start in 10 days during Tuesday's doubleheader against the Dodgers, there was some thought he might stick around with the Rockies as a more permanent rotation replacement for Jordan Lyles, who was placed on the DL earlier this week with a left toe injury. However, with Lyles' turn scheduled to come up Saturday, the Rockies likely determined that Hale wouldn't be sufficiently rested in time to make the outing. Instead, look for the Rockies to turn to either Chris Rusin or top prospect Jon Gray to fill Lyles' spot.

Hale surrendered four runs over six innings and didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's loss to the Dodgers in the second game of a doubleheader. He gave up seven hits and no walks and struck out five batters.

Called up as the Rockies' 26th man for the doubleheader, Hale gave the team a decent outing, but was fortunate the damage wasn't worse. He served up three homers in the first three innings, but only one of them came with runners on base. The Rockies were ultimately able to claw back into the game and took an 8-5 lead entering the ninth inning before Rafael Betancourt yielded a go-ahead grand slam to Alex Guerrero. Hale figures to be returned to Triple-A Albuquerque prior to Wednesday's series finale.

Hale has been officially recalled to be the 26th man for Tuesday's doubleheader against the Dodgers.

Hale will be on the hill for Game 2 of the doubleheader, coming up from Triple-A Albuquerque, where he's posted a 5.56 ERA in seven starts on the season (34.0 innings). Hale won his only start for the Rockies this season, allowing eight hits and two earned runs over 6.2 innings in a victory over the Giants on May 23.

Hale will start one of the Rockies' two games as part of a doubleheader Tuesday, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.

Hale will serve as the team's 26th man for the doubleheader, meaning he will be sent back to the minors following the game. It's unclear where the Rockies will go with the rotation after that, but Hale doesn't appear to be part of the plan to fill the void left by Jordan Lyles unless something changes.

Hale was optioned back to Triple-A Albuquerque earlier this week.

The Rockies didn't immediately send Hale back to Albuquerque after his excellent start in the second half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Giants, but with no open spot on the 25-man roster, the team ultimately couldn't keep him around. While it looks like Hale will have to bide his time at Triple-A a little while longer, his competent spot start should put him at the top of the list for a promotion if another injury should strike the Rockies' rotation.

Hale was efficient in his season debut with the Rockies in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader with the Giants, tossing 6.2 innings and giving up three runs (two earned) en route to capturing the win.

Hale only struck out two batters and had two wild pitches, but his control was on point, as he issued no walks on the evening. More importantly, he worked deep in the game to provide some rest for a taxed bullpen and generated nine grounders against eight fly balls, an attribute that is essential to any success at Coors Field. The Rockies only had Hale up as their 26th man for the doubleheader, but they have yet to announce his demotion back to Triple-A Albuquerque. It's possible Saturday's performance earned him some extra time with the Rockies as a long reliever.

Hale was officially recalled to start Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader, the Denver Post's Patrick Saunders reports.

Hale's numbers from Triple-A (6.93 ERA and 2.07 WHIP) coupled with the fact that the weather is questionable and he'll be pitching in Coors Field all combine to make him a pretty risky play in fantasy Saturday. Following his start he will be sent back down to Triple-A where he will continue to serve as organizational rotation depth.

Hale will be recalled to start Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Giants, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Despite a 6.93 ERA and 2.07 WHIP in 24.2 innings with Triple-A Albuquerque so far this season, Hale will get the Game 1 assignment opposite San Francisco's Chris Heston. Jordan Lyles is expected to follow for the Rockies in the nightcap. Hale has a career 56.7 percent groundball rate in the majors, but given his struggles in the minors this year, most will want to avoid him here at Coors Field.

Hale (oblique) was reinstated from the DL and optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.

Hale lost out on a chance to win a major league roster spot after straining his oblique toward the end of spring training, and it appears that he'll begin his season in the minors even after returning to full health. He'll likely get stretched out as a starter and could get the chance to join the big league club at some point going forward.

Hale (oblique) will throw a rehab outing at Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday, Nick Groke of the Denver Post reports.

Hale strained his oblique late in spring training to cost him a chance at winning a roster spot, but appears to be inching closer to full health. He made his first rehab appearance at High-A Modesto on April 20, giving up two runs (none earned) over 2.1 innings. Once he has enough innings under his belt, look for the Rockies to activate him from the DL and either deploy him in long relief with the big club or stretch him out as a starter withe Albuquerque.

Hale (oblique) was officially placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday.

Hale was expected to begin the season on he disabled list, and nothing changed over the course of the past week to effect that outcome. He will begin the season on the disabled list, but will be eligible to return April 12 due to backdating. However, his role upon return is unclear at this point.

Hale (oblique) will begin throwing from 90 feet Sunday, Nick Groke of the Denver Post reports.

Hale reported no pain following the session, but remains behind on his recovery. While he isn't expected to miss much of the regular season, his spot in the rotation isn't guaranteed. With both he and Jorge De La Rosa likely out to begin the season, Eddie Butler, Jon Gray and Christian Bergman remain in competition for two spots in the rotation early.

Hale isn't expected to be ready for the beginning of the season, the Denver Post reports.

Hale was competing for one of the final two spots in the Rockies' rotation, but the injury may have removed that possibility from the picture. He's going to need to rest for 2-3 days before easing back into his pitching program. If he indeed misses the beginning of the season, that leaves Eddie Butler, Jon Gray and Christian Bergman competing for the final two rotation spots.

Hale was scratched from his scheduled Cactus League start Thursday due to a strained oblique, Nick Groke of the Denver Post reports.

Despite his poor spring results, Hale is being viewed as a strong candidate to open the season in the rotation following the release of Jhoulys Chacin and the news earlier in the day Tuesday that Jorge De La Rosa (groin) would likely open the season on the DL. While the Rockies aren't labeling Hale's injury as a serious issue just yet, it's nonetheless a worrisome development given the existing personnel losses. Hale doesn't have nearly as much fantasy intrigue as fellow rotation contenders Jon Gray and Eddie Butler, but with the Rockies likely harboring some reservations about having those two young pitchers open the season in the majors, the 27-year-old Hale makes for a serviceable placeholder on the staff. The Rockies will see how Hale progresses over the next few days before determining if he too might be at risk of missing the start of the campaign.

Hale has allowed nine runs (six earned) on 14 hits and a walk while striking out nine batters over 9.1 innings thus far during Cactus League play.

Should Jorge De La Rosa (groin) be ready for the beginning of the season, Hale, Eddie Butler, Jon Gray, and dark horse Christian Bergman would be fighting for the final spot in the Rockies' rotation. Hale's propensity for getting hit around this spring certainly hasn't given him a strong case for a gig with the Rockies, but he still remains in the thick of contention. Though top prospects Eddie Butler and Jon Gray have garnered most of the headlines with dominant springs and would possess the most fantasy appeal of any of the four candidates, Hale's greater MLB experience and ability to slide between starting and long-relief roles might carry more weight than his Cactus League results. Expect the Rockies to settle the competition over the final two weeks of camp.

Hale will compete for a rotation spot with the Rockies during spring training, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.

Along with top pitching prospects Eddie Butler and Jon Gray, Hale will be given a chance to claim the No. 5 role in the rotation, but it's widely believed that Jorge De La Rosa, Tyler Matzek, Jhoulys Chacin, Jordan Lyles, and free-agent signing Kyle Kendrick have an inside track on the five spots. Fortunately for the right-handed Hale, who was acquired by the Rockies in January, he possesses the versatility to start or serve as a long man out of the bullpen, which should aid his chances of making the club.

Hale was traded to the Rockies on Friday along with Gus Schlosser in exchange for Jose Briceno and Chris O'Dowd.

Hale provided the Braves with quality innings both as a starter (2.45 ERA) and as a reliever (3.81 ERA) last season, and his groundball tendencies (56.7% career GB%) make him a logical fit with Colorado. He figures to compete for one of the team's final rotation spots in spring training.

Hale (2-5) only allowed two runs through his 4.2 innings despite nine baserunners, but that was enough to land him with the loss Thursday against the Padres.

Hale walked four batters and allowed five hits while striking out four. He's finished this season ugly, allowing seven runs on 14 hits and six walks while striking out just five in eight innings spanning his last three outings. Despite a still-shiny 3.30 ERA, Hale finishes the year with a hideous 44:39 K:BB.

Hale earned his fourth win of the season Friday night, tossing a scoreless 11th inning against the Reds.

He allowed a pair of baserunners by issuing a walk and surrendering a hit, but the scoreless frame dropped Hale's season ERA to 2.97. Unfortunately, his skills don't support that level of success, as he's carrying a 32:31 K:BB with 72 hits allowed in 72.2 innings for the Braves this season. Long term, his chances of returning to the rotation appear very slim.

David Hale tossed five innings of one-run ball to help the Braves to a doubleheader sweep of the Phillies on Saturday.

It was an impressive spot start for the 26-year-old righty, who gave up only four hits and a walk. He now has a 3.02 ERA on the year and will head back to long relief.