Albies (knee) is expected to start Thursday's game against the Rockies, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Albies missed Wednesday's game due to a left knee injury and was initially expected to sit out Thursday, but he participated in pregame drills ahead of Thursday's series opener in Colorado. The 24-year-old has recorded hits in six of his last seven games and has hit .321 with a home run, two doubles, four runs, two RBI and a stolen base during that time.