Charlie Blackmon
RF/DH COL
Sat 4/1/23 12:26 AM

Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and two runs scored in Friday's win over the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Blackmon followed up his three-hit Opening Day with another multi-hit performance. His two-run shot off of Nick Martinez in the fifth inning was the Rockies' lone extra-base hit of the contest. Blackmon is 5-for-9 with two extra-base hits and two strikeouts.

Charlie Blackmon
RF/DH COL
Sat 3/25/23 4:18 PM

Blackmon (back) will bat second and serve as the designated hitter Saturday against the Guardians, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Blackmon sat for two weeks due to back stiffness, but he appeared in a minor-league game Friday and will play with the big-league club just one day later. It looks as though he'll be good to go for Opening Day, though the 36-year-old may require more off days than normal early on to ease him into the season.

Charlie Blackmon
RF/DH COL
Fri 3/24/23 11:34 AM

Blackmon (back) will get at-bats in a minor-league game Friday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Blackmon has dealt with a back issue for the last two weeks but it doesn't seem to be a major concern. The veteran figures to try to get into another Cactus League game or two before camp breaks and is expected to be ready for Opening Day.

Charlie Blackmon
RF/DH COL
Mon 3/20/23 6:03 PM

Blackmon (back) will take part in batting practice before Monday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Blackmon has been out of the lineup for the Rockies while dealing with stiffness in his back. The veteran outfielder told Harding the most important thing is that he doesn't take any backwards steps, and there's no reason for him to be rushed into the lineup during exhibition play. Most importantly, Blackmon believes he'll be ready for Opening Day, and there's a good chance that happens if there are no setbacks.

Charlie Blackmon
RF/DH COL
Fri 3/17/23 12:19 PM

Blackmon (back) will not return to the Rockies' lineup before the end of the weekend, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Blackmon has already missed a week of action with back soreness and won't return for at least a few more days. There's been no indication that his readiness for Opening Day could be in doubt, so a return at some point next week seems likely.

Charlie Blackmon
RF/DH COL
Sun 3/12/23 8:20 PM

Blackmon's back stiffness is improving, but he won't be rushed back into the lineup, MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Blackmon left Colorado's spring training game March 10 after just one inning due to a back injury. Manager Bud Black didn't give a specific timeline for a return, though given Blackmon's veteran status it's no surprise the team isn't rushing for him to return during the exhibition schedule. To this point, there is no indication he's in danger of missing any regular-season contests.

Charlie Blackmon
RF/DH COL
Fri 3/10/23 3:51 PM

Blackmon departed Friday's Cactus League contest versus the Giants with mid-back stiffness, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Blackmon played the top of the first inning on defense but was removed before he could take an at-bat. It's not clear at this point whether it's a day-to-day type injury or possibly something more. The Rockies should have more on Blackmon's status after the game.

Charlie Blackmon
RF/DH COL
Sun 2/26/23 10:35 AM

Blackmon (knee) is batting leadoff as the designated hitter in Sunday's spring game against the Brewers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Blackmon ended the 2022 campaign on the injured list with a torn meniscus in his left knee, but he's ready to go early in spring training for the Rockies. The 36-year-old had a .264/.314/.419 slash line with 16 home runs and 78 RBI in 135 games last season, and he should serve as Colorado's primary designated hitter this year, which is the final season of his contract.

Charlie Blackmon
RF/DH COL
Fri 9/30/22 9:38 PM

Blackmon (knee) will pick up his $18 million player option for the 2023 season, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Blackmon is 36 and was worth 0.2 fWAR in 135 games before suffering a season-ending knee injury, so picking up the option was an easy call. He could retire following the 2023 season.

Charlie Blackmon
RF/DH COL
Wed 9/28/22 7:27 PM

The Rockies placed Blackmon on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a torn meniscus in his left knee.
EDGE Analysis
This trip to the injured list will end Blackmon's season early, and the 36-year-old veteran will finish 2022 with a .733 OPS -- his worst mark since 2012. There's no word yet on how long it might take him to recover, but he should be ready to go by the start of next season. To fill his spot on the active roster, Colorado reinstated Jose Iglesias (thumb) from the 10-day injured list.