Dexter Fowler
RF FA
Thu 6/20/13 4:23 PM

Dexter Fowler tested his right ring finger in the batting cage on Thursday. Fowler was hit in the right ring finger by a pitch last week and continues to have issues. He's hoping to avoid a stint on the disabled list, but that's no given at the moment.

Dexter Fowler
RF FA
Tue 6/18/13 3:58 PM

Dexter Fowler is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Blue Jays. Troy Renck of the Denver Post notes that Fowler was having trouble gripping the bat on Monday, so his right ring finger is apparently still giving him issues. Tyler Colvin is starting in center field Tuesday.

Dexter Fowler
RF FA
Mon 6/17/13 8:10 AM

Dexter Fowler (finger) went 1-for-4 in his return to the Rockies' starting lineup on Sunday. Fowler sat out a few games after taking a pitch of his right ring finger on Thursday. The dynamic center fielder is batting .301/.397/.494 with 10 home runs and 12 stolen bases in 65 games this season for Colorado.

Dexter Fowler
RF FA
Sat 6/15/13 3:01 PM

Dexter Fowler (finger) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Phillies. Fowler hasn't played since being hit by a pitch Thursday. Tyler Colvin is starting in center field in his absence.

Dexter Fowler
RF FA
Fri 6/14/13 5:17 PM

Dexter Fowler (finger) is not in Friday's lineup against the Phillies. Fowler suffered a bruised knuckle on his right ring finger when he was hit by a pitch Thursday. He was still dealing with swelling and was unable to swing a bat, so it sounds like he could miss a few days. Tyler Colvin in starting in center field.

Dexter Fowler
RF FA
Thu 6/13/13 6:45 PM

Dexter Fowler is day-to-day with a bruised knuckle on his right finger. Fowler suffered the injury Thursday when he was hit on the hand by a pitch while attempting to pull back from a bunt attempt. He apparently didn't require an X-ray, but he has some swelling that needs to go down before being cleared to play.

Dexter Fowler
RF FA
Thu 6/13/13 5:13 PM

Dexter Fowler left Thursday's game against the Nationals with an apparent injury to his right hand. Fowler suffered the injury when he was hit on the hand by a pitch while attempting to pull back from a bunt attempt in the bottom of the third inning. He tried to stay in the game initially, but left after the fourth inning. The Rockies should have an update on his status soon.

Dexter Fowler
RF FA
Sun 6/9/13 8:29 PM

Dexter Fowler drove in the game-winning run in the 10th inning of Sunday's win over the Padres. Fowler had a monster of a performance, finishing 4-for-6 with a double, three runs, and a stolen base. He continues to produce at a high level for the Rockies and is now batting .364 (8-for-22) over his last seven games.

Dexter Fowler
RF FA
Sat 6/8/13 8:36 AM

Dexter Fowler (illness) went 3-for-5 with a triple and two runs in his return to the lineup Friday. Fowler missed the last two games due to flu-like symptoms, but was able to return Friday. He tripled off Edinson Volquez to leadoff the first inning and later came around to score on a single in the third. Fowler is batting .292/.390/.491 through his first 58 games this season.

Dexter Fowler
RF FA
Thu 6/6/13 6:23 PM

Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that Dexter Fowler is dealing with a migraine in addition to the flu. It's unclear if the migraine might keep him out a little longer than initially expected. As of now, Fowler should still be considered day-to-day. Eric Young is getting another start in center field in his place.