Hawkins gave up one run, two hits and a walk in one inning of Sunday's victory over the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

After being used often in higher leverage situations right after his acquisition, Hawkins has been used a bit more sparingly and in lower risk situations. This despite holding a 1.46 ERA in 13 appearances for the Blue Jays. It hasn't been all good, as his WHIP is at 1.62 and hadn't pitched since August 31 prior to Sunday's appearance.

Hawkins earned his second save in Tuesday's win over the Athletics with a clean inning. Hawkins's last save came in Colorado's second game on April 7. Hawkins had a 10.50 ERA before hitting the disabled list in late April and earned his way back into a high leverage situation behind eight strong appearances this June (6.2 IP, 7 H, 7 K, 1 BB). John Axford is on the family medical emergency list and should be expected to retain the closer's role when he returns, but Hawkins is trusted again out of the Rockies bullpen and could be the number two going forward.

Hawkins (biceps) was officially recalled from the disabled list Thursday, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports. Hawkins has been on the DL since late-April with tendinitis in his biceps, and he'll return to the club after a pair of rehab appearances at Triple-A Albuquerque. It's unclear exactly how he'll be used, but he'll likely enter a set-up role after losing his grasp on the closer job earlier this season.

Hawkins (biceps) pitched a scoreless inning during Tuesday's rehab appearance at Triple-A Albuquerque. It was Hawkins' third rehab outing at Albuquerque, and a good bounce-back effort after he was rocked for two runs on three hits in Sunday's appearance. With his bout with biceps tendinitis seemingly no longer an issue, it's quite possible that he'll be activated by the Rockies ahead of their weekend series with the Marlins.

Hawkins (biceps) is slated to kick off a rehab assignment at Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday, Nick Groke of the Denver Post reports. Manager Walt Weiss indicated that Hawkins would likely need two appearances with Albuquerque before rejoining the Rockies, so expect the 42-year-old to stick with the Triple-A club through the end of the weekend. Hawkins, who opened the season as the Rockies' closer before surrendering the gig to Adam Ottavino and now John Axford, should be in line for a high-leverage setup role with the big club once he's activated.

Hawkins (biceps) faced live hitters Monday, MLB.com's Dargan Southard reports. Manager Walt Weiss said the reliever's session went well, and the Rockies should have clarification on his next step in the near future. Hawkins has been on the DL since April 22, so it wouldn't be surprising if he needed to head out on a rehab assignment before his activation comes.

Hawkins (right biceps inflammation) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Nick Groke of the Denver Post reports. Hawkins experienced no issues during the session and will throw again in Philadelphia over the weekend. If that goes well, Hawkins is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment next week, which would put him on track for an early-June return from the DL.

Manager Walt Weiss suggested Tuesday that Hawkins' (biceps) isn't close to rejoining the Rockies, the Denver Post reports. Hawkins has made two appearances for Triple-A Albuquerque as part of a rehab assignment, but only covered 1.2 innings across both outings and was lit up for two runs on four hits and walk. It sounds like the Rockies want Hawkins to string together a few strong showings in a row before they bring him back into a bullpen that could sorely use some reinforcement. The 42-year-old would likely become one of the team's better setup options, but their doesn't seem to be much motivation to slot him back in as closer while John Axford continues to excel in that role.

Hawkins (biceps) has appeared in two games with Triple-A Albuquerque since beginning a rehab assignment last Friday. Hawkins was tagged with an earned run in each appearance, so it's likely he will he will pitch at least once more in the minors before being activated from the disabled list. John Axford and Rafael Betancourt have pitched well in the late innings over the last few weeks, so Hawkins will likely pitch in middle relief once he rejoins the big club.

Hawkins (biceps) tossed live batting practice Tuesday, the Associated Press reports. It's the first time Hawkins had faced hitters since landing on the DL back on April 22. He could soon be cleared to head out on a rehab assignment before preparing for a return to the Rockies' bullpen.