Todd Helton smashed a two-run homer on Friday, helping to propel the Rockies to a 5-1 victory over the Reds. Helton rarely goes on road trips during the spring, but since he had been limited to just six at-bats heading into play Friday, he needed to get the work in. He finished the evening 2-for-3 with the two-run bomb off Johnny Cueto in the fourth inning. He'll open the season as the Rockies everyday first baseman, but his upside is extremely limited at this point of his career.

Todd Helton was scratched from Wednesday's Cactus League lineup due to illness. He should be good to go in the next day or two. Helton has appeared in just three games this spring following hip and knee surgeries, but the Rockies expect him to be ready for Opening Day.

Todd Helton (hip, knee) is expected to return to the Rockies' lineup Monday. Helton is coming off multiple injuries and dealing with soreness in his surgically-repaired left knee, so the Rockies are moving him along slowly. The 39-year-old remains on track to be ready for Opening Day.

Todd Helton is dealing with soreness in his surgically-repaired left knee. Helton made his Cactus League debut last Sunday and has already played in three games this spring, but it's a concern that he's already dealing with soreness. Assuming he can avoid setbacks, the 39-year-old is on track to be ready for Opening Day.

Todd Helton (hip, knee) will make his Cactus League debut on Sunday. The previous plan was for him to debut on Saturday, but the Rockies are giving him another day. The 39-year-old is coming back from offseason surgeries on his hip and knee and is entering what will likely be his final season in the majors.

Todd Helton (hip, knee) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Saturday. Helton has been brought along slowly during camp following offseason hip and knee surgeries. His Cactus League playing time figures to be limited as the Rockies try to save whatever at-bats the injury-prone first baseman can give them during the regular season.

Todd Helton apologized Sunday for his DUI arrest. Helton was found stumbling out of a gas station at 2:30 a.m. earlier this month, having consumed multiple "igloo cups" of wine. "Last week I got behind the wheel of my truck after I had drank," the veteran first baseman told reporters Sunday in Rockies camp. "All I can do now is apologize and ask for forgiveness. I spoke to my teammates today, and they were very supportive. ... I am determined to learn from my mistakes, and I've gotten help."

Todd Helton worked out and took batting practice for the first time this spring on Saturday, and didn't experience any issues or setbacks. The 39-year-old is trying to make his way back from hip and knee surgeries from a season ago. As long as he's healthy, he's expected to get regular playing time at first base for the Rockies, but it's very unlikely that he gets enough at-bats to be relevant in fantasy leagues.

Todd Helton told police during his DUI arrest that he had consumed two "igloo cups" of red wine. Helton was arrested in the parking lot of a gas station at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday. He was noticeably impaired, according to the police report obtained by TMZ, and was clutching lottery tickets in his hand. His truck struck a median on the way to the gas station, which set off the initial tip to the cops. This is a guy who has made more than $156 million in his career.

According to 9NEWS.com, Todd Helton was arrested for DUI early Wednesday morning in Thornton, Colorado.