Rockies RHP German Marquez shut down for season

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Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez will miss the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with a stress reaction in his right elbow, manager Bud Black said Thursday.

Black said that the injury was not due to the rebuilt ulnar collateral ligament in Marquez's elbow. The skipper said Marquez is expected to recover in approximately six to eight weeks.

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