Rafael Betancourt recorded his 13th save despite coughing up a run in the ninth inning Wednesday against the Padres.

Betancourt surrendered two hits but ultimately managed to protect a two-run lead. The veteran has allowed runs in two of his four appearances since he was activated from the disabled list. Betancourt has blown only one save opportunity and owns a 3.42 ERA and 1.27 WHIP.

Rafael Betancourt picked up his first save since coming off the DL with a scoreless ninth against the Padres on Monday.

Betancourt was activated on June 28, but the Rockies hadn't produced a save chance since until tonight. He's allowed one run in three innings since returning, and he did pick up a win back on June 29.

Rafael Betancourt earned the win Saturday as the Rockies defeated the Giants by a score of 2-1.

Betancourt pitched a perfect top of the ninth inning and Michael Cuddyer delivered a walkoff RBI single in the bottom half of that frame. The appearance was Betancourt's first since he was activated from the 15-day disabled list on Friday evening. He is the Colorado closer, and Rex Brothers is back to setup duty.

Rockies activated RHP Rafael Betancourt from the 15-day disabled list.

Betancourt has been sidelined all month with a right groin strain, but he's feeling much better after getting some rest. He's expected to regain his closer job immediately, which means that Rex Brothers will slide back into a set-up role.

Rafael Betancourt (groin) will be activated from the disabled list on Friday.

Betancourt revealed the news himself following a successful live batting practice session Tuesday. "I'm ready to go. I feel so much better than I did before I went on the DL," Betancourt said. "Before, when I came to the park, I was thinking about it all the time. Now it's totally different. I'm ready to help this team win and do my job." Rex Brothers has fared well in the closer role with Betancourt out, but the veteran will get his job back.

Rafael Betancourt (groin) could return from the disabled list Thursday.

Betancourt will face live hitting in Boston next week and is hoping to avoid a rehab assignment. The 38-year-old has missed just over three weeks with a right groin injury.

Rafael Betancourt (groin) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday and reported feeling fine.

Betancourt will face live hitters on Friday and could then be cleared for a minor league rehab assignment. The veteran right-hander will be back in the Rockies' bullpen by the end of this month if everything continues to go smoothly. Rex Brothers is filling in at closer and doing a fine job.

Rafael Betancourt (groin) is scheduled to throw a light bullpen session Friday.

Betancourt will throw another one Sunday and is slated to have two sessions against hitters during the team's upcoming roadtrip. He's unlikely to return until around the end of the month, so Rex Brothers remains a must-own in fantasy leagues.

Rafael Betancourt (groin) acknowledged Friday that he expects to be sidelined at least until the end of June.

Betancourt has resumed a light throwing program, but isn't close to returning from the DL. He'll continue to be moved along slowly and expects to begin exercising in the pool Monday. Rex Brothers is serving as the Rockies' closer in his absence.

Rockies placed RHP Rafael Betancourt on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 1, with a right groin strain.

Betancourt's groin injury actually dates back a few years, but it became too painful to pitch through of late. He should be ready to roll on the day he's eligible to return or shortly after. Rex Brothers will close for the Rox while Betancourt is out.

The Denver Post's Troy Renck reports that the Rockies have decided to place Rafael Betancourt on the 15-day DL with his groin injury.

Rex Brothers will close for the next couple of weeks, so he needs to be picked up in any leagues in which he's available.

Rafael Betancourt's father tweeted that the Rockies closer may need to go on the DL due to continued problems with his sore right groin.

Betancourt is considered day-to-day at the moment. Rex Brothers would close in his place if he's forced to the disabled list.

Rafael Betancourt bounced back from Saturday's blown save and loss to pitch a scoreless ninth against the Astros.

Betancourt protected a one-run lead to improve to 11-for-12 in save chances this year. Angel Pagan's game-winning, inside-the-park homer is the only home run he's allowed in 18 2/3 innings this season.

Rafael Betancourt blew a save in the bottom of the 10th inning Saturday as the Rockies fell to the Giants.

Betancourt issued a walk to Brandon Crawford and then a walkoff two-run inside-the-park homer to Angel Pagan. The veteran Rockies closer has been dealing with groin problems lately but an examination earlier this week by team doctors ruled out anything serious. He will probably be reevaluated for that groin issue on Sunday morning.

Rafael Betancourt will throw a bullpen session on Friday to determine whether he'll be available for Friday night's contest against the Giants.

Initially, it was feared that Betancourt would be headed for the disabled list after leaving Tuesday's game with a tight right groin, but he has made significant improvement in recent days. Even if he's unable to return on Friday, Betancourt should be available at some point over the weekend.

Rafael Betancourt (groin) will not require a trip to the disabled list.

Betancourt left Tuesday's game with a tight right groin, but it's merely some scar tissue from a previous injury. He was given anti-inflammatory medication and could be back in there as soon as Friday. Rex Brothers and Wilton Lopez could be in the mix for save chances until he's ready to go, but it doesn't sound like he'll have a lengthy absence.

Rafael Betancourt (groin) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Wednesday.

Betancourt left Tuesday's game with a tight right groin, an issue which has lingering since late April. He's hoping to avoid the disabled list, but the Rockies may decide that a couple of weeks of rest is the best course of action. Rex Brothers is the likely favorite for saves if Betancourt needs to miss time, but Wilton Lopez could also figure in.

Rafael Betancourt is considered day-to-day after being diagnosed with a tight right groin.

Betancourt had to leave Tuesday's game with the discomfort after throwing just two pitches. It doesn't sound like a serious ailment, but it's possible a DL stint could be in order if he doesn't recover as hoped over the next few days. Rex Brothers is worth scooping up.

Rafael Betancourt had to leave Tuesday's game with an apparent injury.

Betancourt entered the game in the top of the 10th but had to leave before throwing a pitch. He has been nursing a leg ailment recently, though it's not clear if that's what forced him from the game. The Rockies should offer an update soon, but fantasy owners would be wise to scoop up Rex Brothers just in case.

Rafael Betancourt is a perfect 9-for-9 in save opportunities.

Betancourt took a loss in his last appearance against the Yankees, though that blemish came courtesy of an unearned run. The 38-year old from Cumana, Sucre, Venezuela owns a spectacular 1.26 ERA, but an uninspiring 11/8 K/BB rate over 14 1/3 frames. He's also been aided by a pair of unearned runs. Betancourt is locked in as the Rockies' closer and remains a solid fantasy option, though his ERA shouldn't buy new jeans. It'll expand sooner or later.