44 Roy Oswalt, SP

Rockies pitcher Roy Oswalt is drawing rave reviews after his first rehab start of the season, according to the Denver Post.

Oswalt was throwing in the low 90s in a five-inning outing Saturday. Rockies senior vice president of major-league operations Bill Geivett said Oswalt "had very good command" during the appearance. He will make his next appearance Friday at Double-A Tulsa. 

Rockies starting pitcher Roy Oswalt struck out nine in five innings during an extended spring start Saturday, according to MLB.com. He allowed only a leadoff bunt in the first of five scoreless innings.

Oswalt is expected to make 4-5 starts for Double-A Tulsa. He will be re-evaluated after those outings.

Rockies pitcher Roy Oswalt threw 64 pitches over four innings of work at extended spring training on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

"He had a better fastball, and his stuff was better, also," said Rockies pitching coach Jim Wright, who had not spoken to Oswalt, but received a report on the outing.

The right-hander is scheduled to throw five innings or 75 pitches again on Saturday and barring a setback, he should join the rotation at Double-A Tulsa next week.

Rockies pitcher Roy Oswalt, who signed a minor-league deal with Colorado last week, made his first start in extended spring training.

The 35-year-old veteran allowed four runs -- one earned -- and five hits over three innings of work. He struck out two and did not issue a walk as his fastball peaked at 90-92 mph. Oswalt is guaranteed to make $1.5 million if he joins the big-league club this season.