Rockies’ Sean Bouchard facing surgery after rupturing biceps tendon

An injured Colorado Rockies left fielder Sean Bouchard walks back to the dugout during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)Rockies corner outfielder Sean Bouchard, on a path to get extensive playing time this season, has sustained a major injury that could end his season.

Bouchard was diagnosed with a left distal biceps rupture on Thursday and the injury will require surgery, according to MLB.com. The injury is to his non-throwing arm.

The Rockies are holding out hope that the ruptured biceps won’t end Bouchard’s season, but the club has not provided a timeline for his possible…