Rockies pitcher Jordan Lyles is hoping a new changeup will lead to success this season, according to the Denver Post.
Lyles started experimenting with a split-change last year, and spent all offseason honing the pitch. I've been working on that all offseason," Lyles said. "I wasn't paying too much attention to my curveball and cutter. I really wanted to give a bigger gap between mph."
Manager Walt Weiss came away impressed with the offering. "His confidence in that pitch has skyrocketed," he said. Weiss added that he views Lyles as "a staple for [the Rockies."
Lyles is expected to open the year in the team's rotation. He posted a 4.33 ERA over 126 2/3 innings last season.