Doyle (wrist) will start in center field and bat second in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Doyle hasn't appeared in a spring training game since Feb. 23 due to a sprained left wrist, but after consecutive days of hitting in the batting cage, he will make his return to a competitive setting. The 27-year-old outfielder had gone 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored in two games before getting hurt.

Doyle (wrist) will hit in the batting cage for the second straight day Thursday and believes he can return to the lineup for Friday's Cactus League game versus the Athletics, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Doyle has participated in only two games this spring because of a left wrist sprain, with the last of those coming more than a week ago. He's made nice progress, though, and his return to the lineup appears imminent. Barring setbacks, Doyle appears poised to avoid the injured list and start the season on time.

Doyle was diagnosed with a sprained left wrist Friday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Doyle has been held out of Cactus League action since he was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with a wrist injury. Now that imaging has confirmed he suffered a sprain, the Rockies will keep him on the bench for a few more days before taking another look at him.

Doyle underwent imaging on his left wrist after the injury forced him to be scratched from Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Cubs, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rockies had said previously that Doyle being scratched was precautionary, but him being sent for imaging suggests there's some level of concern. The results of the imaging are not in yet but might be available later Thursday. If Doyle is forced to miss time, the Rockies could shift Jake McCarthy over to center field.

Doyle was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Cubs due to left wrist inflammation, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Doyle had been slated to start in center field and bat cleanup, but Drew Avans will instead take his spot in the field and the batting order. The Rockies have described Doyle's removal from the lineup as precautionary and said that it doesn't stem from him being hit by a pitch during Monday's game against the White Sox. Doyle will likely check back into the spring lineup within the next few days.

Doyle signed a one-year, $3.1 million contract Thursday to avoid arbitration with the Rockies, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Doyle took a step back last season with the Rockies, slashing just .233/.274/.650 with 15 homers, 57 RBI, 57 runs scored and 18 steals over 538 plate appearances. Despite his disappointing campaign, the 28-year-old outfielder will receive a $2.335 million bump in salary and remains locked in as Colorado's primary center fielder entering 2026.

Doyle went 2-for-3 with a double and a solo home run during the Rockies' 4-3 loss to the Giants on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Doyle gave the Rockies a two-run lead in the second inning with a solo shot off Justin Verlander. It was Doyle's 15th home run of the season but his first since Aug. 23 against the Pirates. He has struggled at the plate since Sept. 1 with a .432 OPS with two steals, four RBI in 23 strikeouts across 78 plate appearances.

Doyle is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Doyle has a .143 average and .353 OPS over the last 15 days. With Doyle coming off the bench Thursday, Jordan Beck, Mickey Moniak and Tyler Freeman will patrol the outfield for Colorado.

Doyle isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against San Diego, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Doyle will pick out a spot on the bench after going 1-for-6 with four strikeouts through the first two games of the series. Jordan Beck, Mickey Moniak and Tyler Freeman will start in the outfield for the Rockies while Yanquiel Fernandez serves as their DH.

Doyle is not in the Rockies' starting lineup against the Dodgers on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Doyle will begin Monday's series opener on the bench, with Yanquiel Fernandez serving as the designated hitter and Jordan Beck, Mickey Moniak and Tyler Freeman starting in the outfield from left to right. Doyle has logged at least one hit in six of his last seven games, going 8-for-27 (.296) with one steal and four RBI over that span.