On Monday, Rockies closer Seth Halvorsen got as good of news as they could get regarding the injury to his elbow.

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DENVER -- The Colorado Rockies have put closer Seth Halvorsen on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strain after he had to leave Saturday's win over Pittsburgh.