Rockies manager Walt Weiss said Thursday that pitchers Jorge De La Rosa, Jhoulys Chacin and Tyler Chatwood will make up the foundation of 2014's rotation, MLB.com reports. That leaves pitchers Juan Nicasio and Roy Oswalt, the latter of whom will likely be invited back to Colorado this offseason, to compete with others for spots.
"As I see it right now, those three guys have really solidified a spot," Weiss told MLB.com. "Juan's been good at times, but we need to see a little more consistency. But the other three guys, they're nice arms to have."
Pitchers Drew Pomeranz, Chad Bettis and Collin McHugh could also be in the mix to start, as could any potential trade or free-agent acquisitions.