The Colorado Rockies have acquired right-hander Jose Contreras from the Chicago White Sox for cash and minor league righty Brandon Hynick. The Rockies, tied for the NL wild-card lead with San Francisco, made the trade before Monday's midnight EST deadline for postseason eligibility. The 37-year-old Contreras is 5-13 with a 5.42 ERA and 89 strikeouts in 21 starts this season.
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