27 Jon Garland, SP

The Rockies have released pitcher Jon Garland, according to CBSSports.com's Danny Knobler.

Garland was designated for assignment Saturday, and the team could either place him on waivers, trade him or release him. Garland had a 5.82 ERA through 12 starts in the majors this year. 

As previously reported, the Rockies designated starting pitcher Jon Garland for assignment Saturday, to make room on the active roster for Jeff Francis' return from the disabled list.

The Denver Post reports Saturday the Rockies will designate pitcher Jon Garland for assignment Saturday, in order to make room for Jeff Francis' return from the disabled list.

Garland has a 5.82 ERA in 12 starts this season, is has allowed at least four earned runs in each of his last four outings. 

Rockies starting pitcher Jon Garland struggled to begin Wednesday's start against the Reds, but he settled down long enough to let the offense get to work in a win.

Garland allowed four runs on three hits and a walk in the first inning, with the big blow coming on a three-run home run by outfielder Xavier Paul. He held the Reds in check from that point on, however, allowing just one hit over five scoreless innings to finish the start.

Garland was charged with four runs on four hits and a walk in six innings of work, while striking out three. Garland fell behind early, but the offense got going quickly, in a 12-4 win. He is now 4-6 on the season with a 5.82 ERA, heading into his next start, Tuesday against the Nationals.