MINNEAPOLIS — Injuries hit the Rockies like a tidal wave during spring training and in the first month of the season. But players are healing now and outfielder David Dahl, shortstop Trevor Story and catcher Tom Murphy are getting closer to returning.
That will provide depth in the lineup, but also force the club to make major decisions.
The first decision came Tuesday when starting catcher Tony Wolters came off the seven-day concussion disabled list and started behind the plate against Minnesota. To make room on the 25-man roster, the Rockies optioned Dustin Garneau to Triple-A Albuquerque, choosing to keep veteran Ryan Hanigan as their No.