Charlie Blackmon
RF/DH COL
Sat 8/12/23 6:15 PM

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

Charlie Blackmon
RF/DH COL
Wed 8/9/23 1:37 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Charlie Blackmon
RF/DH COL
Tue 8/1/23 12:52 PM

Blackmon (hand) is no longer scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Albuquerque, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Charlie Blackmon
RF/DH COL
Mon 7/31/23 11:51 AM

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

Charlie Blackmon
RF/DH COL
Sat 7/29/23 5:34 PM

Blackmon (hand) participated in batting practice Saturday, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports
EDGE Analysis
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.

Charlie Blackmon
RF/DH COL
Sun 7/23/23 7:04 PM

Blackmon (hand) took dry swings on the field Sunday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Charlie Blackmon
RF/DH COL
Fri 6/30/23 4:56 PM

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

Charlie Blackmon
RF/DH COL
Mon 6/19/23 11:25 AM

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

Charlie Blackmon
RF/DH COL
Sun 6/11/23 12:41 PM

Colorado placed Blackmon on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a fractured right hand, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Rockies haven't provided a timeline for Blackmon's return from a fifth metatarsal fracture, though the nature of the injury portends an absence of longer than 10 days, even though the injury is to his non-dominant hand. Blackmon had been serving as the Rockies' primary designated hitter, but the team could turn to a rotation of players to fill in for the veteran while he recovers from the hand fracture.

Charlie Blackmon
RF/DH COL
Sat 6/10/23 11:51 AM

Blackmon is not in Saturday's lineup against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Randal Grichuk is starting at designated hitter while Nolan Jones picks up a start in the outfield. Blackmon is hitting .156 with zero home runs in 32 at-bats this month.