Rockies recalled INF Ryan Wheeler from Triple-A Colorado Springs. Wheeler picked up one hit in just nine at-bats while up with the club earlier this season but sports a .308/.352/.460 batting line with 10 homers and 81 RBI at Triple-A. He'll give the Rox a left-handed bat off the bench.

Rockies optioned INF Ryan Wheeler to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Wheeler picked up one hit in just nine at-bats while up with the club for a week and a half. With Nolan Arenado up and Todd Helton back from the DL, there's no room for him.

Rockies recalled 3B/1B Ryan Wheeler from Triple-A Colorado Springs. He'll replace the injured Todd Helton (forearm) on the active roster. Wheeler batted just .239/.294/.339 in 50 games with the Diamondbacks last season, but has posted some big numbers in the Pacific Coast League. It's unclear whether he'll get enough playing time to be relevant in NL-only leagues.

The Rockies are expected to recall infielder Ryan Wheeler from Triple-A Colorado Springs prior to Thursday's game. This presumably means that the Rockies could finally place Todd Helton (forearm) on the disabled list. Wheeler, who was acquired from the Diamondbacks over the winter, is hitting .348/.407/.565 with two home runs and a .973 OPS over his first 15 games with the Sky Sox this season. Some thought that a DL move involving Helton could mean that Tyler Colvin could find his way back to the majors, but that's apparently not going to happen.

Rockies re-assigned INF Ryan Wheeler, OF Tim Wheeler, RHP Joe Gardner, RHP Will Harris and RHP Josh Sullivan to minor league camp. Ryan Wheeler had a chance to make the Opening Day roster due to his defensive versatility, but it appears the Rockies are content with Eric Young in a utility role. None of these players project to hold any fantasy value in the 2013 season.

Rockies acquired INF Ryan Wheeler from the Diamondbacks for LHP Matt Reynolds. Wheeler batted just .239/.294/.339 in 50 games this past season for Arizona, but he had a .960 OPS and 15 home runs in 93 games at Triple-A. The 24-year-old can play both corner outfield positions and third base.

Ryan Wheeler doubled twice and drove in three runs in Friday's loss to the Padres. The extra-base hits were Wheeler's first since August 18, while the RBI were his first since August 21. The start was only his third of the month. Wheeler mashed in the minor leagues this season, but is batting just .243/.296/.365 since being recalled on July 20. He'll compete for a roster spot in the spring.

Diamondbacks prospect Ryan Wheeler is learning to play third base after spending the majority of his time there in 2011. "First base is pretty clogged up right now, especially with Paul [Goldschmidt] just getting there," Wheeler said. "I want to make it to the big leagues as a third baseman. I know that I need to get better. I want to get there and stay there as a third baseman." Wheeler is committed to third base despite committing 19 errors there in 2011. Though he's known as a high-average hitter, his power numbers improved at Double-A Mobile this season with 16 home runs in 480 at-bats. Wheeler has enough talent to potentially make an impact down the line for the Diamondbacks and may even get a chance in 2012. If he does get a look, it'll be more for his hitting than his defense.