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Jeff Hoffman's latest stint with the Rockies lasts fewer than 24 hours

The pitcher gave up four home runs and seven-earned runs in just two innings on Tuesday against Arizona.

Credit: (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman, front, reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Arizona Diamondbacks' Christian Walker in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

That was quick.

Called up from AAA Albuquerque for an emergency start on Tuesday night, Jeff Hoffman's latest stint with the Colorado Rockies is already finished.

After giving up seven-earned runs and four home runs in just two innings against the Diamondbacks, Hoffman didn't get to stick around.

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The Rockies announced on Wednesday morning they have recalled right-handed pitcher Yency Almonte from AAA to take Hoffman's 25-man roster spot.

In 10 games with Colorado this season, Almonte has a 4.02 ERA, logging 15.2 innings and recording nine strikeouts.

Hoffman pitched for the injured Jon Gray on Tuesday, whose start was pushed back due to a sore ankle.

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