The Colorado Rockies made a surprising roster decision Tuesday, promoting Double-A pitcher Edwar Cabrera to the major-league roster. Cabrera is likely to pitch Wednesday in Alex White’s vacated spot.

Cabrera was recently selected to the minor-league all-star Futures Game after helping Tulsa to a first-half division title.

The left-hander led all of minor-league baseball in strikeouts last year. He has enjoyed a strong season in Tulsa this year, relying on a sinker and the organization’s best changeup.

“I made it my goal to reach the big leagues this year. I was surprised when they told me. But I have been pitching with all of my heart and all of mind to get here,” said Cabrera, who will wear No. 46 with the Rockies.

He’s 8-4 with a 2.94 ERA and 82 strikeouts, but he has allowed 15 home runs in 98 innings pitched.

Manager Jim Tracy announced that Josh Outman was pushed to a Thursday start, making it likely that Cabrera will start Wednesday against the Nationals.