The Rockies announced Saturday that Blackmon has been hired as a special assistant to general manager Bill Schmidt, Arnie Melendrez Stapleton of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blackmon announced his retirement this past September, shortly before he wrapped up his 14-year playing career. The 38-year-old spent the entirety of his career with the Rockies and will now remain in the organization as a member of the front office. Blackmon served primarily as the Rockies' designated hitter against right-handed pitching last season, but his retirement could pave the way for the oft-injured Kris Bryant to see more frequent starts in a non-defensive role in 2025.

Blackmon went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a sacrifice fly and two additional runs during Thursday's 10-8 win over the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Blackmon tagged Kyle Gibson fora two-run home run in the second inning, marking the outfielder's third home run in six games and his 12th long ball of the campaign. Since announcing Monday he'd be retiring at the end of the 2024 season, Blackmon is 5-for-10 with a double, a terrible, a home run and four RBI.

Blackmon went 2-for-3 with a double, a triple and an RBI on Tuesday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Blackmon announced his retirement Monday and followed that up with a vintage performance a day later. His .318 wOBA and 91 wRC+ for the season match his career-worst marks, though he could be intriguing in the final week of the campaign as the Rockies finish the schedule at Coors Field. Meanwhile, Blackmon has maintained a .375 wOBA and .220 ISO at home this season.

Blackmon announced Monday that he's retiring from Major League Baseball at the end of the 2024 season, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 38-year-old is closing in on the completion of his 14th year in the major leagues, and with the Rockies already eliminated from postseason contention, Blackmon has decided the time is now to announce his retirement. He saw his batting average fall to .249 over 118 games in 2024, but the outfielder competed at a high level for the majority of his big-league career, which is highlighted by four All-Star appearances, two Silver Slugger awards and a batting title. Blackmon posted a career .292 average with 226 home runs, 797 RBI, 148 stolen bases and 991 runs scored over 1,618 appearances.

Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Blackmon reached the 10-homer mark for the year when he went deep in the fifth inning. It was his first long ball since Aug. 27. The 38-year-old is up to 46 RBI, 52 runs scored and a .248/.316/.390 slash line through 116 contests, though he's still regularly hit leadoff versus right-handed pitchers.

Blackmon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

The lefty-hitting Blackmon will hit the bench for the second day in a row while Arizona sends another southpaw (Eduardo Rodriguez) to the bump. Jacob Stallings will serve as the Rockies' designated hitter in Blackmon's stead.

Blackmon is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

It's southpaw Jordan Montgomery on the hill for Arizona, so the left-handed-hitting Blackmon will grab a seat. Hunter Goodman is in the designated-hitter spot for Colorado.

Blackmon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Blackmon started the first two games of the series and will receive Sunday off after going 3-for-9 with a walk, a double and a run scored. Sam Hilliard will bat sixth as the designated hitter in the series finale.

Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Blackmon delivered the Rockies' lone multi-hit effort Saturday. The veteran is hitting .286 (10-for-35) over 10 contests in September, with three of those games being multi-hit performances. He's up to a .251/.320/.389 slash line with nine home runs, 45 RBI, 51 runs scored and six stolen bases across 113 games this season.

Blackmon is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest in Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Southpaw Tarik Skubal will toe the slab for the Tigers, so the lefty-hitting Blackmon will grab a seat. Ryan McMahon will start in the designated-hitter spot in the series finale while Aaron Schunk plays third base.