Jon Gray Injury: Updates on Rockies SP's Abdomen and Return

Colorado Rockies pitcher Jon Gray missed the start of the season with a strained abdominal muscle. However, he has been cleared to return.

Continue for updates.

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Gray Active vs. Dodgers 

Friday, April 22

The Rockies announced that Gray will start against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday.

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Gray's Return Brings Excitement to Rockies' Rotation

The 24-year-old righty was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2013 MLB draft, and he is undoubtedly the most exciting and talented young arm in Colorado's system.

He got his feet wet at the major league level last season in nine starts, going 0-2 with a 5.53 ERA and 1.62 WHIP.

While those numbers don't look impressive on the surface, he struck out 40 batters in 40.2 innings and boasted a FIP of 3.63, per Baseball-Reference.com, which suggests he was extremely unlucky.

The Oklahoma native has ace-type stuff, which is something the Rockies have largely lacked from their starters in recent years.

Pitching at Coors Field isn't an easy task for any hurler, but Gray can be unhittable when he is on and his control is intact.

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