Brendan Rodgers, the Rockies’ Gold Glove second baseman took live batting practice for the first time Saturday since injuring his left shoulder during spring training. He also took extensive infield practice and ran hard on the bases.
The Rockies’ Gold Glove second baseman took live batting practice for the first time Saturday since injuring his left shoulder during spring training. He also took extensive infield practice and ran hard on the bases.
Rodgers, 26, will travel with the Rockies to Houston and San Francisco next week and then report to Arizona for extended spring after the All-Star break.Manager Bud Black said that it’s possible that Rodgers, after he works his way into games in Arizona, and after finishing a minor-league rehab assignment, could return to the Rockies for games in August and September.
“I think it’s important for him to play as much as possible, coming back for peace of mind and confidence, just so he can have as normal an offseason as possible,” Black said. Rodgers injured his shoulder during a Cactus League game on March 6. The injury was originally announced as a dislocated shoulder and the Rockies hoped it would be a short-term injury. A follow-up examination, however, revealed that Rodgers needed surgery to repair his torn labrum. There were concerns that Rodgers would miss the entire season, but he’s worked extremely hard during rehabilitation and now could play as many as 50 or 60 games.
Rodgers underwent a similar surgery on his right shoulder in July 2019, which ended his rookie year.Reserves for Tuesday’s All-Star Game in Seattle will be announced Sunday afternoon. Every team will be represented by at least one player. The Rockies’ two realistic possibilities are catcher Elias Diaz and third baseman Ryan McMahon.Colorado has never had an All-Star catcher so Diaz would make some history.Diaz entered Saturday night’s game against Detroit hitting .286 with a .
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