Rockies optioned OF Tyler Colvin to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Colvin had his chance with the big club, but he managed to hit just .160/.192/.280 over 27 contests. He'll be back up later this season.

Rockies manager Walt Weiss said Wednesday that Tyler Colvin and Corey Dickerson will share time in center field while Dexter Fowler is out. Colvin entered play Wednesday in a 2-for-32 (.063) slump since June 17, but Weiss thinks he's "taken some good swings lately." Dickerson has hit a whole lot, either, sporting a .235/.316/.471 in seven contests since his call-up. Both players hit left-handed, so it won't be a strict platoon but rather a "mix and match" situation, according to Weiss.

Rockies recalled OF Tyler Colvin from Triple-A Colorado Springs. Colvin will provide depth in the outfield for the Rockies while Michael Cuddyer recovers from a minor rib cage injury. Colvin, 27, was sporting a .293/.396/.518 batting line, nine homers and 29 RBI through 55 games this season at the Triple-A level. He may hold some value in NL-only fantasy formats.

Rockies optioned OF Tyler Colvin to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Colvin had a breakout season for the Rockies in 2012, hitting .290/.327/.531 with 18 homers, 72 RBI and seven stolen bases. He struggled to get things going in the spring though, hitting just .167/.216/.208 with 14 strikeouts in 48 at-bats. While this move comes as a major surprise, with the health of Todd Helton, Michael Cuddyer and Carlos Gonzalez always in question, Colvin should see plenty of at-bats in Colorado during the season. He could also attract interest on the trade market.

Rockies avoided arbitration with OF Tyler Colvin by agreeing to a one-year contract. The financial details aren't known. Colvin, who was arbitration-eligible for the first time as a Super 2 player, had a nice bounce-back year in 2012, batting .290/.327/.531 with 18 longballs. He'll open 2013 in a backup role but will see plenty of playing time when the inevitable Todd Helton injury occurs.

Tyler Colvin (elbow) finished 1-for-2 in his return to the Rockies' lineup on Sunday afternoon. Colvin was scratched Saturday because of soreness in his left elbow. It was never a big concern for the Rockies.

Tyler Colvin returned to action on Sunday September 30.

Tyler Colvin was scratched from the Rockies' starting lineup on Saturday due to soreness in his left elbow. Colvin is considered day-to-day, but he maintains that he'll be able to return to the lineup on Sunday. He's having a true breakout season offensively, hitting .290/.327/.530 with 18 homers, 71 RBI and seven stolen bases in his first year in Colorado.

Tyler Colvin blasted a pinch-hit, two-run homer in a losing effort against the Giants on Tuesday. Colvin entered the game with a man on and two out in the ninth inning, with the Rockies trailing 9-6. Colvin blasted a two-run bomb off Sergio Romo to pull the Rockies to within one, but that would be as close as they'd come. He's enjoying a fine offensive effort, hitting .293 with 18 homers and 65 RBI.

Tyler Colvin homered for the second consecutive game, helping to lead the Rockies to a wild 11-10 victory over the Padres on Sunday. He finished the night 1-for-3 plus a sacrifice. Colvin launched a two-run homer off Casey Kelly as part of a seven-run third inning that gave the Rockies the lead. He's found his way into everyday playing time with the injuries to Michael Cuddyer, and has responded very favorably. On the season, he's hitting a terrific .294/.335/.564 with 17 homers, 63 RBI and seven steals in only 330 at-bats.