Bergman could begin the season as a starter now that Jon Gray (abdomen) will not be ready for the regular season, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.
Other candidates for the job include right-hander David Hale and left-handers Yohan Flande and Chris Rusin (finger), although Rusin will also miss the beginning of the season due to injury. Colorado has not ruled out using a four-man rotation to start the year either, given that they have two off days during the first week. Bergman has been stretched out the most during spring training, which could give him an edge to take the spot for himself, but there's also a decent chance that the Rockies opt to keep him in the bullpen as a long reliever and see what Hale and Flande can do.