Rockies Notes: Blackmon, Bryant, Rolison

The Rockies put designated hitter Charlie Blackmon on the 10-day injured record yesterday after x-rays revealed a fracture in his proper hand. That damage is anticipated to maintain him out of motion for 4 to 6 weeks, writes Manny Randhawa of MLB.com.

Blackmon was first damage per week in the past when he was hit by a pitch on June 3. He performed via the difficulty for a number of days earlier than the break grew to become clear over the weekend. Unsurprisingly, the intervening week was a wrestle for the veteran hitter, who collected simply three hits in 21 journeys to the dish from June 4 onwards.

Previous to being hit by the pitch, Blackmon carried a .277/.356/.447 batting line over 216 journeys to the plate. That’s barely above-average offense even after accounting for his hitter-friendly house park. That marked an honest step up relative to final yr’s .264/.314/.419 displaying, largely due to a strikeout price that he’d reduce from 18.9% to 13.4%.

Whereas he’s actually not again to his peak, Blackmon had been one of many higher hitters in a middling Colorado lineup. He’ll now be out previous the All-Star Break and doubtlessly into August, leaving the Rox down one other of their veteran gamers. Colorado has already been with out Kris Bryant for almost two weeks due to a bruised left heel.

Foot points have plagued Bryant on and off since he signed a seven-year free agent deal over the 2021-22 offseason. Plantar fasciitis in his left foot value him a very good chunk of the ’22 season, chopping his yr quick by the tip of July. Bryant acknowledged he’s not solely previous that difficulty, telling reporters yesterday the plantar fasciitis nonetheless “comes and goes” (hyperlink through Patrick Saunders of the Denver Publish).

Bryant indicated he has but to start baseball actions and is with no clear timetable for a return. He mentioned this yr’s difficulty hasn’t inhibited him to the extent that final yr’s issues had, although it’s nonetheless regarding that the foot has given him continued bother. It’s attainable it’s had a deleterious impact on Bryant’s efficiency, as he hasn’t made his typical stage of influence as a Rockie.

The previous MVP is hitting .263/.346/.374 in 50 video games this season. He carries a .283/.358/.420 slash in just below 400 journeys to the dish in a Colorado uniform. Bryant’s strike zone self-discipline has remained robust, however he’s had surprisingly gentle energy numbers (ten homers, .137 ISO) regardless of taking part in half his video games at altitude.

Colorado has been hit with the damage bug on the pitching aspect as effectively. Issues have been significantly powerful for former first spherical draftee Ryan Rolison. The Ole Miss product possible would’ve made his MLB debut by now if not for shoulder surgical procedure that value him all of 2022 and the primary couple months of this season. The Rox reinstated Rolison from the 60-day injured record on the finish of Might, seemingly opening the door for him to issue on this summer season.

Whereas which may nonetheless be the case, the 25-year-old is once more coping with shoulder considerations. He left a Triple-A begin on June 2 after only one inning due to discomfort. Basic supervisor Invoice Schmidt mentioned in the present day that Rolison has returned to the membership’s Arizona advanced to rehab (through MLB.com damage tracker). It’s not clear how lengthy this newest setback is anticipated to maintain him out of recreation motion, but it surely represents one other impediment for a pitcher attempting to crack the again of a versatile Colorado rotation.