Reynolds remains on the bench Friday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Reynolds appears to be clearly behind Ryan McMahon (who starts at first base Friday) and Garrett Hampson in the battle for playing time with Daniel Murphy out with a broken finger. Expect Reynolds to start over McMahon against lefties, but the younger duo will get most of the at-bats against righties.

Reynolds is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Since Daniel Murphy fractured his finger Friday, Reynolds hasn't been able to take advantage of the playing time that opened up at first base. He has recorded two hits while striking out in five of his 10 at-bats this season and could see his opportunities level off once the Rockies resume National League play Friday versus the Dodgers.

Reynolds is in the lineup hitting eighth for Monday's game against the Rays, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reynolds was out of action for Colorado's last two games, but he'll slot in as the DH for this interleague contest in Tampa Bay. The veteran slashed .248/.328/.476 in 86 games for the Nationals last season, and he could find himself with more at-bats than initially anticipated to start the year with Daniel Murphy (finger) on the 10-day injured list.

Reynolds had his contract selected by the Rockies on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

This was expected. Reynolds is slated to open the season as Daniel Murphy's backup at first base while also offering a right-handed bat off the bench. The veteran slugger hit .248/.328/.476 with 13 homers in 86 games (235 plate appearances) last season.

Manager Bud Black said Saturday that Reynolds will be on the Rockies' Opening Day roster, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reynolds joined the Rockies on a minor-league deal this offseason and was in camp as a non-roster invitee, but him making the roster was to be expected. The 35-year-old will begin the season as the backup to Daniel Murphy at first base while also being a pinch-hit option off the bench.

Reynolds is projected to crack the Rockies' Opening Day roster, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Reynolds is attending camp as a non-roster invitee, Groke notes that the veteran "will almost certainly make the team" as the backup to everyday first baseman Daniel Murphy and a pinch-hitting threat off the bench. Assuming Groke's prediction holds true, Reynolds will essentially fill the role held in the second half of last season by Matt Holliday, who wasn't re-signed after becoming a free agent this winter.

Updating a previous report, Reynolds isn't slated to see any usage at second base during spring training, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Saunders retracted his report from Sunday indicating that Reynolds would pick up reps at the keystone during camp, with Saunders noting that he misconstrued manager Bud Black's comments on the matter. Instead, Garrett Hampson, Ryan McMahon and Brendan Rodgers will get most of the work at second base as the Rockies look to replace departed starter DJ LaMahieu, per Saunders. Reynolds will still aim to secure a reserve gig on the Rockies' Opening Day roster, though in his familiar corner-infield spots.

Manager Bud Black said that Reynolds may work out some at second base, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran slugger has spent nearly his entire big-league career at either first or third base. However, it seems the Rockies are willing to see what he can offer at the keystone with a completely open competition at the position heading into spring training. Reynolds has seven appearances at second base to his name in the majors, but he'll need to produce enough with the bat to warrant a spot on the active roster. Garrett Hampson, Ryan McMahon and Pat Valaika also figure to be vying for the starting second base role.

Reynolds agreed to a minor-league contract with the Rockies on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reynolds spent most of the 2018 campaign with the Nationals, slashing .248/.328/.476 with 13 homers and 40 RBI in 235 plate appearances (86 games). The veteran slugger is set to return to Colorado, where he hit a solid .274/.354/.471 with 44 homers in 2016 and 2017, though he figures to serve as organizational depth in 2019 barring an injury or two.

Reynolds came on as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning of Sunday's 15-0 rout over the Mets and stayed in the game at second base, going 1-for-1 with a grand slam and a second run scored.

EDGE Analysis

He was hit by a pitch in his other plate appearance. The blast was Reynolds' 11th homer of the year, but the bigger takeaway might be his sudden second-base eligibility in deep fantasy leagues that require only one game played at a position to qualify. The veteran slugger's playing time will still be limited behind Ryan Zimmerman, but if Zimmerman were to break down again, Reynolds could have significant value down the stretch.