Another major leaguer headed to Tulsa

TULSA - Another rehabbing major leaguer is expected to join the Tulsa Drillers.

Colorado Rockies pitcher Jeff Francis is scheduled to start Monday's game in North Little Rock when the Drillers face the Arkansas Travelers.

It will likely be the first of three starts that Francis will make for Tulsa, including two at Drillers Stadium during the next homestand.

Francis is currently on Colorado's 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his pitching shoulder.

The lefthander will become the third Rockies player to appear for the Drillers during the past week. Pitcher Kip Wells started Wednesday's game against Springfield, while shortstop Troy Tulowitzki is continuing his 4-5 game rehab stint with Tulsa.

Francis is expected pitch the first three innings in Monday's outing against the Travs.