Troy E. Renck and Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post are reporting that C Yorvit Torrealba and pitcher Matt Herges returned to Denver today to take physicals for the team and that they have signed with the team. Both deals could be announced as early as tomorrow.

The report states that Torrealba’s deal is likely for 2 years and worth $7 million with an option for 2010. Despite previous rumors, he did not fail a physical for the New York Mets.

The Rockies also remain interested in re-signing setup man LaTroy Hawkwins.

Tom Haudricourt at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Brewers GM Doug Melvin is being pro-active in upgrading his bullpen whether or not closer Francisco Cordero decides to return to the club.

Among the eight or nine relievers Melvin is targeting are Matt Herges, LaTroy Hawkins and Ron Mahay.

Herges was  5-1 with a 2.96 ERA in 35 relief appearances last season. Hawkins had a 3.42 ERA in 62 outings.

Mahay went 3-0 with a 2.55 ERA in 58 appearances.

Melvin hasn’t put in a bid yet for Scott Linebrink. 

Haudricourt names David Riske as someone worth looking into. Riske had a big year for Kansas City, posting a 2.45 ERA in 65 appearances.

Monday is the final day the Colorado Rockies have exclusive negotiating rights with three of their biggest free agents, second baseman Kaz Matsui, catcher Yorvit Torrealba, and reliever Matt Herges.

The Denver Post believes Matsui and Torrealba will likely test the free agency market with the Cubs expected to offer Kaz a three year deal and the Mets and Marlins prepared to offer Torrealba $4 million a year.

Herges limited opposing hitters to a .198 batting average, with a 2.96 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP.