Desmond is starting at shortstop and batting seventh Monday against the Giants, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will mark Desmond's first start at shortstop on the season. Carlos Gonzalez and Gerardo Parra -- who are manning the corner outfield spots Monday -- have been playing well lately, so Desmond could see some time at shortstop down the stretch when the Rockies look to deploy all three players in the same lineup.