Mon 9/12/11 9:24 AM

Todd Helton (back) sat out Sunday for the sixth time in the Rockies' last seven games. Helton has been bothered by back issues for much of the 2011 season. He was given a cortisone injection over the weekend and will aim to return to the Rockies' lineup this week, but the veteran first baseman might only be a part-time player down the stretch if the back problems persist.