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Mon, 13 May 2013 17:09:32 -0700

Colorado Rockies OF Michael Cuddyer's (neck) MRI exam showed an inflamed cervical disc in his neck, but there was no other damage found in his neck. He received an epidural injection to relieve pain in his neck, and he's expected to resume light baseball activities this week. OF Charlie Blackmon will be in the lineup for the second straight night Monday, May 13. The team is optimistic that Cuddyer can return after a short rehab assignment. He's eligible to come off the disabled list May 23.

Fantasy Tip: Blackmon is worth a look in deep mixed formats in the short term while he's playing, but Eric Young Jr. has better skills (mainly speed) to warrant a pickup in those leagues.

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| Source: The Denver Post - Troy E. Renck

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:55:05 -0700

Colorado Rockies OF Michael Cuddyer's (neck) MRI exam showed no new issues with his neck, and he'll receive an epidural injection.

Fantasy Tip: Charlie Blackmon was called up Sunday, and he received the start. Eric Young Jr. should see increased playing time as well, and the two could form some sort of platoon with Cuddyer out. Young, if he plays often enough, could be a big boost for mixed league owners looking for some speed.

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| Source: The Denver Post - Troy E. Renck

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:24:59 -0700

Colorado Rockies OF Michael Cuddyer (neck) said his neck has "locked up," but he doesn't think he'll need to go on the disabled list. He's dealing with a disc problem and is listed as day-to-day for now. "This is something I've dealt with since 2004," Cuddyer said. "When this happens, it locks me up. I can't turn my neck, and it makes it very difficult to play."

Fantasy Tip: He says it's not too serious now, but given Cuddyer's age, this is an injury could easily linger and put him on the disabled list. In deep mixed leagues and NL-only formats, keep Eric Young Jr. handy, especially if you are hurting for stolen bases.

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| Source: The Denver Post - Patrick Saunders

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 23:14:05 -0800

Colorado Rockies OF Eric Young Jr. went 3-for-3 Saturday, March 9, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, showing why manager Walt Weiss remains intrigued at using him in the leadoff spot. Young beat out a slow hopper to shortstop, lined a single to left field and executed a perfect bunt. "I got a lot of confidence from last season. It showed I could do it. It's about getting on base and creating havoc," Young Jr. said.

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| Source: The Denver Post - Troy E. Renck

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:41:57 -0800

Colorado Rockies INF/OF Eric Young Jr. is prepared to work at second base, third base and all three outfield positions this spring to maximize his versatility and speed. "I just want to try to get 500-600 at-bats - whatever way they can get me in there," he said. Manager Walt Weiss is looking for ways to make Young the team's super-utility player. Young is playing third base for the first time in his career this spring.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Jerry Crasnick

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:52:14 -0800

Colorado Rockies OF Eric Young Jr. may benefit this year as the team's super utility player, which is something new skipper Walt Weiss has a fondness for. "He's primarily an infielder," Weiss said. "But I see him - especially for his career, and for us - if he could be a super-utility type guy, where he can play some second and play some third. We're not going to just throw him in there. He's going to run around the infield, take some ground balls, see what that looks like and how he feels. Maybe that's an option for us, to get what he does in the lineup."

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| Source: MLB.com - Thomas Harding

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:03:40 -0700

Colorado Rockies OF Eric Young Jr. (oblique) has started some baseball activities, but he won't be healthy enough to return before the end of the season. He isn't planning on playing winter ball this offseason, either.

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| Source: The Denver Post - Troy E. Renck

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:07:25 -0700

Colorado Rockies OF Eric Young Jr. (oblique) is hopeful that he will return during the team's next homestand.

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| Source: The Denver Post - Troy E. Renck

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:59:51 -0700

Colorado Rockies OF Eric Young Jr. (intercostal) is feeling better but has yet to resume baseball activities.

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| Source: MLB.com - Owen Perkins

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 23:15:07 -0700

Updating previous items, Colorado Rockies 2B Eric Young Jr. (side) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, Aug. 21, with a left side strain.

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| Source: The Associated Press