Colorado Rockies: Injury updates on Charlie Blackmon, Jeff Hoffman

On Sunday morning, prior to the Colorado Rockies taking on the Atlanta Braves in the final game of a three-game series at Coors Field, Colorado manager Bud Black spoke with Rox Pile and other members of the media regarding injury updates on outfielder Charlie Blackmon and pitcher Jeff Hoffman.

As we reported Saturday night, Blackmon left Colorado’s 3-2 extra-inning win in the ninth inning with what he described as “a spasm.” Blackmon was out of the lineup on Sunday, marking the first time in 2018 that the All-Star outfielder had not started for the Rockies.

"“He’s doing better. Still a little tight,” Black said. “You see he’s not in the starting lineup. Charlie will be fine. I think it’s a day-to-day situation. We spoke earlier and he feels not starting is probably the best thing for him. I think maybe he’s going to be ready, eventually, as the day moves on, to be a part of this game potentially.”"

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Black met with reporters after watching Hoffman in a bullpen session at Coors Field. Hoffman was scratched from his start on March 5 with a right shoulder injury and has not seen the mound since that spring training day.

Hoffman pitched four innings in spring training, allowing just one hit over that span.

Colorado’s manager said he was encouraged by what he saw out of Hoffman on Sunday but also knows he has a while until he will potentially be ready to rejoin the Rockies.

"“He looks healthy. That’s the main thing with Jeff,” Black said. “He has to get healthy, and we think he is in a good spot physically, and mentally. He’ll go out on Tuesday to (Class A) Lancaster and pitch there. Try to knock down three innings and progress from there. He’ll probably will go to (Triple-A) Albuquerque and work his way back to the Major Leagues through performance."

"“Jeff knows what’s ahead of him. But, like all guys in the Minor Leagues, we’re hoping that they do great and continue to grow and improve. Jeff’s one of those group of players who are trying to get back to the Major Leagues.”"

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Hoffman was 6-5 for the Rockies last season with a 5.89 ERA. That includes a 4-1 mark in eight starts spanning May and June.

On Sunday morning, prior to the Colorado Rockies taking on the Atlanta Braves in the final game of a three-game series at Coors Field, Colorado manager Bud Black spoke with Rox Pile and other members of the media regarding injury updates on outfielder Charlie Blackmon and pitcher Jeff Hoffman.

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