DENVER — To the surprise of just about everyone, Colorado Rockies first baseman Mark Reynolds made his return to the field on Wednesday afternoon. He went 0-for-2 on the day but the bigger story was that he was able to swing a bat at all just 20 days after fracturing his left hamate bone, requiring surgery.
In a corresponding move, Daniel Descalso was placed on the paternity leave list.
Reynolds spoke to BSN Denver just after the Rockies split doubleheader with the Los Angeles Dodgers, saying “I wouldn’t be active right now if Danny didn’t go on the paternity list.