Fri 9/12/14 11:08 PM

Morneau left Friday's game with left intercostal soreness. With Michael Cuddyer (hamstring) expected to remain on the disabled list until Monday, Ben Paulsen will take over the first base role. With the Rockies well out of playoff contention, they will be extra cautious with the 33-year-old, but he is in the hunt for a National League batting title over the final weeks of the season.