Hernandez back in the lineup: Colorado catcher Ramon Hernandez returned to the starting lineup for Monday's game at Miami after battling tendinitis in his left hand. Hernandez, who was not in the lineup the past three days, went 0 for 3 in the 7-4 defeat. He is now batting .222 on the year. (Updated 05/21/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Hernandez has shuffled in and out of the batting order every game this month as he's produced just a .200 batting average in May. He has also recorded just one hit over his past six games played and could continue to lose playing time to prospect Wilin Rosario. Consider Hernandez a low-end Fantasy option in NL-only formats at this point. (Updated 05/21/2012).
05/17/2012 19:58 D-Backs win on Upton's blast in ninth
Justin Upton hit a two-out, two-run homer off closer Rafael Betancourt in the ninth inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 9-7 on Thursday in a game that was briefly delayed by a swarm of bees.
05/13/2012 20:18 Hit Parade for Week 7
As interleague play gets under way there are many matchups to break down. Our Scott White tells you who the best bets and biggest risks are in his Hit Parade for Week 7.
05/06/2012 18:26 Red-hot Braves finish sweep of Rockies
Brandon Beachy pitched effectively into the seventh inning, Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 7-2 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.
05/06/2012 17:17 Hit Parade for Week 6
Plenty of pitching matchups to take advantage of as we look ahead to Fantasy Week 6. Our Scott White helps you make sense of some platoons and maximizes your lineup's potential in his Hit Parade.
Ramon Hernandez may just be keeping the seat warm for catcher-of-the-future Wilin Rosario, but the handing of the torch could be slow and gradual, as the Rockies signed the 35-year-old veteran to a two-year deal this offseason. In 2011, Hernandez showed he has plenty left in the tank, as he hit .282 with 12 home runs in 298 at-bats. His ability to hit for power and average will only be enhanced by playing his home games at Coors Field. And he could see more playing time as well, as the Rockies do not have an established backup in place, like the Reds did with Ryan Hanigan. Should the Rockies be aggressive in their advancement of Rosario, Hernandez could still be stuck in a time-sharing arrangement, so he remains a risky pick in standard mixed leagues. However, should he get an uptick in playing time, Hernandez would likely become a popular waiver wire target in those formats this season. (Updated 1/18/12)