63 Rafael Betancourt, RP

Rockies closer Rafael Betancourt (groin) threw a side session without any discomfort prior to Friday's 5-0 win over the Giants.

Betancourt would have been available in the ninth inning if it was a save situation, according to The Denver Post. He has not pitched since May 21.

Before determining his availability Friday against the Giants, Rockies closer Rafael Betancourt will throw in the pen before the game, according to the Denver Post. Betancourt has been unavailable with a groin injury.  

If Betancourt's bullpen session does not go well, the team might opt to put him on the disabled list in order let the injury heal completely. 

Rockies closer Rafael Betancourt will not need to go on the disabled list, MLB.com reports.

Betancourt has inflammation around scar tissue in his right groin. According to the report, Betancourt will be good to go by Friday at the latest.

Rockies closer Rafael Betancourt, who left Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks with tightness in his right groin, could require a stint on the disabled list, according to The Denver Post.

Betancourt exited after throwing two pitches in the dirt. He doesn't believe his injury is serious, though it has bothered him for a month. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI Wednesday.

"We will see what will come from tomorrow. We have Thursday off, and I hope it will be fine if I don't pitch those two days. If it was more serious I would tell you. If it was really bad I would tell you. But it's getting tight every time, and it's not easy to pitch like that," Betancourt said.

Rockies closer Rafael Betancourt was forced out of Tuesday's contest against the Diamondbacks with tightness in his right groin.

Betancourt entered the game in the 10th and left after throwing just two pitches. Betancourt has a 1.56 ERA and 10 saves through 17 appearances. The Rockies have listed him as day to day, according to The Denver Post.