Thu 8/23/12 8:45 AM

Josh Rutledge (quadriceps) hit a pinch-hit double Wednesday in the Rockies' defeat of the Mets. Rutledge was out of the starting lineup yet again with a lingering quad injury, but he's obviously close to being ready. The 23-year-old infielder is batting .333 with a .962 OPS, six homers and 23 RBI over his first 33 games.