Blackmon isn't starting Thursday's game against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Blackmon has swung a hot bat recently, slashing .429/.455/.762 with a homer, a triple, two doubles, five RBI and three runs over the last five games. However, he'll get a breather while Kris Bryant serves as the designated hitter with Yonathan Daza entering the lineup in center field.

Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Blackmon went deep off Padres starter Mike Clevinger in the sixth inning, and that was enough to earn the Rockies a win. With multiple hits in three straight games, Blackmon is back in a groove at the plate. The 36-year-old is up to a .271/.324/.475 slash line with 14 homers, 50 RBI, 45 runs scored and two stolen bases through 79 contests as he remains a near-everyday fixture in the heart of the order. He's tended to run a bit hot-and-cold at times, but he can be especially productive at home, where he's hitting .299 this season.

Blackmon isn't starting Thursday against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Blackmon is sitting for the second time in the last four matchups after he went 0-for-6 with two walks and three strikeouts over the last two games. Connor Joe, Yonathan Daza and Randal Grichuk are starting in the outfield from left to right while Kris Bryant serves as the designated hitter.

Blackmon is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Blackmon is hitting .321 (36-for-112) since June 2, but he will be held out Monday with the Rockies loading up on right-handed hitters against Dodgers southpaw Julio Urias. Yonathan Daza will enter the lineup in Blackmon's place.

Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and two RBI on Saturday against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Blackmon has gone 8-for-18 with a home run, two doubles, four RBI and five runs scored through four games of the Rockies' current homestand. He's also maintained a .472 slugging percentage across 308 plate appearances for the season -- his highest mark since 2019.

Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 9-3 loss to the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Blackmon celebrated his 36th birthday with a solo shot in the eighth inning, but that was little more than window dressing in the lopsided loss. The veteran outfielder has gone 7-for-18 (.389) with three extra-base hits in his last four contests. He's up to 13 homers, 42 RBI, 39 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases while slashing .267/.318/.469 across 303 plate appearances.

Blackmon went 4-for-5 with a double, an RBI and two runs in a 7-4 win over the Dodgers on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Blackmon had a big night at the plate, frequently passing the baton to his teammates by getting on base nearly every time up. His double off Yency Almonte was his eighth of the year. The 35-year-old outfielder has been playing well in June, slashing .311/.339/.534 with five home runs during the month.

Blackmon isn't starting Monday's game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Blackmon went 1-for-12 with a homer, two RBI, a walk and two strikeouts over the last three games, and he'll get a breather Monday. Connor Joe is serving as the designated hitter and leading off.

Blackmon went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Blackmon launched his 12th home run of the season in Sunday's contest. After going on a seven game hit streak, the veteran outfielder went hitless in his last three. After struggling to a .228 batting average in May, Blackmon has done much better in June, slashing .286/.317/.510, bringing his season batting average to .258.

Blackmon is not starting Thursday versus the Marlins, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blackmon will get a breather Thursday after he started eight straight contests, going 12-for-34 with two home runs, seven RBI and seven runs in those games. C.J. Cron will take over at designated hitter while Elehuris Montero will start at first base and bat eighth.