It’s no doubt that the Colorado Rockies had their infield plans scuffled when second baseman Brendan Rodgers went down with a shoulder injury during spring training. With Rodgers unlikely to return this season, the Rockies made a new plan and moved Ryan McMahon over to second base. McMahon plays the position well and it would allow a younger player in Elehuris Montero to play third base. That plan got scuffled too.
Displeased with Montero’s defense at the hot corner, Montero was optioned back to Triple-A Albuquerque and transitioned into a full time first baseman and designated hitter.