Axford departs Rockies on family leave

John Axford was placed on family medical emergency list by the Rockies sunday so he could tend to his 2 year old son Jameson. Colorado added RHP Scott Oberg to take Axford’s spot on the active roster.

Axford’s son was bit by a rattlesnake in late March, and has been battling complications from it ever since.

I’d also like to thank you all again for your well wishes for Jameson…today was a good day. #BirthdayCakeCheers pic.twitter.com/BXfLbrHp83

— John Axford (@JohnAxford) April 2, 2015

Axford initially joined the Rockies to start the season and earned a save in the opening series vs Milwaukee.

That save was for Jameson!

— John Axford (@JohnAxford) April 9, 2015

Unfortunately conditions for Jameson have gotten worse. “The necrotic tissue on his foot ended up being worse than we thought,” said Axford “There was a lot of infection in there and it was a staph infection. The tissue they thought was going to be good turned out to not be great. His foot is in pretty rough shape in spots.”

“We still have a long road, a long process to go,” Axford said. “But at least I’ll be able to be closer to him.”

Jamesons first attempt in his new wheelchair!

A video posted by @johnaxford on Apr 12, 2015 at 12:44pm PDT

It look’s like Jameson is in good spirits.