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.”
It look’s like Jameson is in good spirits.
