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Returns to lineup Blackmon (back) will bat second and serve as the designated hitter Saturday against the Guardians, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Playing in minor-league game Blackmon (back) will get at-bats in a minor-league game Friday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Should be ready for Opening Day Blackmon (back) will take part in batting practice before Monday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out through weekend Blackmon (back) will not return to the Rockies' lineup before the end of the weekend, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

No rush to return Blackmon's back stiffness is improving, but he won't be rushed back into the lineup, MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with back stiffness Blackmon departed Friday's Cactus League contest versus the Giants with mid-back stiffness, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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 injury or possibly something more severe.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

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Making spring debut Sunday Blackmon (knee) is batting leadoff as the designated hitter in Sunday's spring game against the Brewers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 16 • MLB.COM

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JANUARY 26 • MLB.COM

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Staying with Rockies for 2023 Blackmon (knee) will pick up his $18 million player option for the 2023 season, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blackmon's season over with knee surgery upcoming SAN FRANCISCO -- The Rockies placed Charlie Blackmon on the 10-day injured list with a torn left meniscus ahead of Wednesday's game in San F...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • MLB.COM

Done for season The Rockies placed Blackmon on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a torn meniscus in his left knee.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS