CHARLIE BLACKMON NEWS

Takes seat Wednesday Blackmon is not in the Rockies' lineup Wednesday against the Cubs.

Impact Blackmon will be out of the lineup for the second consecutive Wednesday. Brenton Doyle will be inserted into the lineup at centerfield while Elehuris Montero will be the designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Blackmon is not in the Rockies' lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Blackmon will be out of the lineup for the first time since Aug. 16. However, he has appeared in every game since returning from a hand injury Aug. 14. Elehuris Montero will start in the 37-year-old's place as the designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets on base four times Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and three RBI in Saturday's 8-7 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Blackmon hit safely in 13 of 14 games after returning from a hand injury, but he'd gone 0-for-6 with two walks over his last two contests. The 37-year-old outfielder was able to make an impact out of the leadoff spot Saturday, and he continues to be one of the Rockies' top hitters. For the season, he's at a .292/.383/.458 slash line with seven home runs, 35 RBI, 47 runs scored and one steal through 73 contests.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doyle's 3-run triple, Blackmon's three RBIs lead Rockies to 8-7 win over Blue Jays

Brenton Doyle hit a three-run triple in a four-run fifth inning, Charlie Blackmon had three hits and three RBIs on his bobblehead night, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Toronto B...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homer, triple in loss Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a triple and an additional run scored in Sunday's 10-5 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Blackmon has gone 9-for-20 (.450) with two homers and two triples over six games since he returned from a two-month absence with a hand injury. Both of his homers in that span have come in the last two games. The veteran is up to a .281/.367/.468 slash line with seven long balls, 31 RBI, 42 runs scored, 14 doubles and four triples through 62 contests this season. He's been atop the lineup in all five games he's started since his return, bumping Ezequiel Tovar to the No. 2 spot in the lineup.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops sixth homer Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Saturday against the White Sox.

Impact Blackmon has a hit in each of his five starts since returning from a hand injury and his long ball in the seventh inning was his second extra-base hit in that span. All five of those contests have taken place at Coors Field, though Blackmon has still successfully returned to the field following a two-month absence. He should continue to be a source of runs scored and a decent batting average down the stretch as he remains locked into the leadoff role in Colorado.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Hitting well in return Blackmon went 1-for-3 with two walks, two runs scored and an RBI on Friday against the White Sox.

Impact Blackmon has at least one hit in all four games since returning from a hand injury, and he's reached base multiple times in each of his three starts. The Rockies have plenty of candidates for at-bats between designated hitter and the outfield, though Blackmon still looks to be in line for a consistent role and has occupied the leadoff spot upon his activation.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Wednesday Blackmon is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact Blackmon started at designated hitter and batted leadoff for each of his first two games off the injured list, but he'll take a seat in this one as he eased back into action. Ryan McMahon is getting a DH day while Alan Trejo occupies third base.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies two hits in return Blackmon went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run in Monday's 6-4 win over Arizona.

Impact Blackmon returned after a two-month absence necessitated by a fracture in his right hand. The veteran didn't show any signs of rust, reaching base three times from the leadoff spot. One of his hits was an infield single leading off the eighth inning that sparked a four-run frame in the come-from-behind victory. Blackmon began the game as the Rockies' designated hitter before moving into right field in the ninth. He'll likely work as the team's DH most games moving forward.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'There's some osmosis': Blackmon's return lifts Rox DENVER -- Charlie Blackmon had missed nine weeks with a fractured right hand, and manager Bud Black could tell that the Rockies were missing...

AUGUST 15, 2023 • MLB.COM

Rockies activate Charlie Blackmon after he missed 2 months with a fractured right hand

Colorado activated outfielder Charlie Blackmon from the injured list Monday after he missed two months with a fractured right hand

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies reinstate OF Charlie Blackmon from 10-day IL The Colorado Rockies reinstated outfielder Charlie Blackmon (hand) from the 10-day injured list on Monday.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

At leadoff in return from IL Colorado activated Blackmon (hand) from the 10-day injured list Monday, Kelsey Wingert-Linch of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain reports.

Impact Blackmon will serve as the Rockies' designated hitter and leadoff man Monday against the Diamondbacks following a two-month absence to heal a fracture in his right hand. The 37-year-old had slashed .265/.347/.422 with five homers and 26 RBI in 56 games before the injury. Cole Tucker was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday in a corresponding roster move.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Blackmon (hand) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.

Impact Blackmon has been on the injured list since June 11 with a fracture in his right hand, but he finally seems to be approaching a return to the lineup. The Rockies haven't specified how many games Blackmon will play in during his assignment, but there's a chance he's activated Monday ahead of Colorado's next homestand. The veteran outfielder was slashing .265/.347/.422 through 242 plate appearances before getting injured.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes full activities Blackmon (hand) turned in full workouts on the field Monday and Tuesday and could soon be cleared to begin a rehab assignment, MLB.com reports.

Impact Blackmon, who has been on the injured list since June 11 with a fractured right hand, was expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Aug. 1, but the Rockies nixed those plans after the 37-year-old acknowledged that he was experiencing some lingering discomfort. The setback was considered a minor one, and Blackmon's ability to perform full baseball activities less than a week later suggests his rehab program is back on track. Expect the Rockies to provide an update on Blackmon's next steps within the next couple of days.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for rehab games Blackmon (hand) is no longer scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Albuquerque, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Blackmon did some pregame activities with the Rockies on Monday and apparently still felt some lingering discomfort in the right hand that he fractured back in June. The severity of the setback is not yet known, but it's safe to say there is no longer a set timetable for the veteran's return to the active major-league roster in Colorado.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning rehab assignment Tuesday Blackmon (hand) will join Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Blackmon, who has been on the injured list since June 11 with a fractured right hand, is expected to play for Albuquerque on Tuesday and Wednesday before the Rockies potentially activate him ahead of this weekend's three-game series in St. Louis. Though his power has dipped considerably over the past few seasons and he's no longer an active baserunner, Blackmon should remain a plus source of batting average while also occupying a top-three spot in the Colorado batting order once he returns from the IL.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes BP on Saturday Blackmon (hand) participated in batting practice Saturday, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports

Impact Blackmon was cleared to resume swinging a bat Sunday and has now begun to ramp up the intensity. Blackmon has been held out since June 11 with a fractured right hand, and he'll likely embark on a rehab assignment before returning to the Rockies' lineup.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to swing bat Blackmon (hand) took dry swings on the field Sunday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Though he hasn't been cleared to face pitching, Blackmon seems to be gradually regaining strength in his fractured right hand. As Harding notes, Blackmon had previously been limited to taking swings with his right hand controlling the bat, but he was able to use both hands to swing through the air Sunday. The Rockies don't have a timeline for Blackmon's return from the 10-day injured list and probably won't until he's ready to take live batting practice, but those holding him in fantasy leagues probably shouldn't count on him being activated until August.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Q & A with Rockies mainstay Blackmon DENVER -- Rockies veteran Charlie Blackmon is performing all the baseball activities one can with one hand. But Blackmon can't return to the...

JULY 19, 2023 • MLB.COM

In cast for two more weeks Blackmon (hand) said Friday that he expects to wear a cast for two more weeks, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Blackmon had indicated a couple weeks ago that he thought he could beat his initial timetable of a mid- to late-July return, but it now it doesn't sound like that will happen. The veteran suffered a fractured right hand back in mid-June.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Might be ahead of schedule Blackmon (hand) believes he could be back sooner than his initially projected mid- to late-July return date, MLB.com reports.

Impact Blackmon -- who went on the injured list a week ago with a fractured right hand -- has experienced improvement following treatment and the use of a bone stimulator to the point that he thinks he might beat his timetable. Injury optimism from players is not uncommon, especially early on in the recovery, but it's certainly a good sign that he's feeling better.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charlie Blackmon lands on Rockies' 10-day IL with hand fracture

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon has a fractured hand and is expected to be sidelined for at least four weeks.

JUNE 11, 2023

Rockies OF Charlie Blackmon out with broken hand Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon landed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a broken right hand

JUNE 11, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM