Murphy could avoid surgery but did sustain tendon and ligament damage in his fractured left index finger, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rockies are reportedly optimistic Murphy's injury won't require surgery, but manager Bud Black said Colorado will be without the infielder for at least a month, and it could take up to six weeks for Murphy to get back in action. Mark Reynolds is drawing his second straight start Tuesday, with Ryan McMahon also figuring to be tasked with picking up some of the slack while Murphy is out.

Manager Bud Black said Tuesday that Murphy (finger) will remain on the injured list for at least one month, Jim Duquette of Sirius XM Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Black indicated that the Rockies are still awaiting reports from doctors regarding Murphy's left finger injury before a formal timeline for the first baseman's return is established, but it's clear the 34-year-old will be in line for an extended absence. While Murphy has sat out the past two games, both Mark Reynolds and Garrett Hampson have seen extra at-bats, with the latter representing the more intriguing fantasy asset of the two due to his base-stealing ability.

Murphy (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

This was expected after Murphy was diagnosed with a fractured left index finger over the weekend. The veteran infielder is slated to see a specialist Monday, after which a timetable for his return will hopefully come into focus. Look for Ryan McMahon to primarily cover first base in his absence, opening up a spot for Garrett Hampson to man the keystone more regularly. Pat Valaika was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Murphy has a fractured left index finger and said he expects to go on the 10-day injured list, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy injured the finger in Colorado's game Friday that the Rockies initially hoped was just a jam, but an X-ray on Saturday confirmed the veteran has a fracture that will send him to the injured list. Murphy will see a specialist on Monday to determine a timeline for his return, while Ryan McMahon figures to pick up at-bats as Colorado's starting first baseman in his absence.

Murphy is undergoing X-rays on his left index finger Saturday, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy jammed the finger while making a diving stop at first base Friday, but the team apparently fears it could be something worse than a jam. If he's forced to miss an extended period, Ryan McMahon would slide over to first base, with Garrett Hampson starting at second.

Murphy is not in the lineup Saturday against the Marlins, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy will get a day off after starting the Rockies' first two games. Ryan McMahon shifts over to cover first base, with Garrett Hampson entering the starting lineup for the first time at second base.

Murphy went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Colorado's 7-2 Cactus League victory over the Cubs on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy was hitting just .176 this spring coming into this contest, so it was good to see him check in with his first long ball in Cactus League play. The first-year Rockie slashed .299/.336/.454 across 328 at-bats as a member of the Nationals and Cubs last season.

Murphy agreed to a contract with the Rockies on Thursday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy is expected to play both second and first base with Colorado, which could push Ian Desmond to the outfield and take away some at-bats from youngsters Garrett Hampson and Ryan McMahon. The veteran infielder was limited to just 91 games in 2018 due to injuries, though he still still hit a solid .299 across 351 plate appearances. While Murphy did experience a slight downtick in power, heading to hitter-friendly Coors Field should help in that department in 2019.

Murphy is starting at second base and hitting sixth in Tuesday's NL Wild Card Game against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy is hitting just .238 against left-handed pitchers this season -- compared to .319 against righties -- so it's no surprise to see him drop to sixth in the order for Tuesday's must-win game. Ben Zobrist, who hitting .333 against southpaws this season, will claim leadoff duties from Murphy in this one.

Murphy went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Friday's loss to the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Murphy led off the game with a home run, but the Cubs would lose 10-4 in the series opener. The 33-year-old second baseman is batting .293 with a .794 OPS along with 12 home runs and 39 RBI with nine games remaining in the regular season for Chicago.