Gonzalez (ankle) hopes to return to the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Marlins, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Saunders, Gonzalez took some swings in the batting cage during Thursday's game so that he could be an option off the bench as a pinch hitter. While he did not end up entering Thursday's contest, it's encouraging nonetheless that he was able to get some cage work in just one day removed from spraining his ankle. Full confirmation on Gonzalez's status will be made available when the Rockies release their lineup Friday afternoon.