Rockies RHP Noah Davis to face Mariners in his first start

Noah Davis' first major-league start won't come under the easiest of circumstances.

With ace German Marquez on the injured list with forearm inflammation, the Colorado Rockies plan to call up Davis from Triple-A Albuquerque to start Sunday afternoon's game at Seattle.

"Nothing bad, just inflammation," Marquez said. "They're going to give me a little bit of time to rest."

The Rockies will try to avoid a sweep in the thr