Brendan Rodgers Benched Due to Hamstring Injury

Brendan Rodgers of the Colorado Rockies has faced recurring left hamstring issues, leading to multiple missed games, including three consecutive starts against the St. Louis Cardinals. After returning to the lineup on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, he has shown a significant improvement in his performance this season, batting .267 with 13 home runs and 54 RBIs. However, his recent form has been concerning, with a drastic drop in OPS from .936 in August to .496 in September. Aaron Schunk has stepped in as the starting second baseman during Rodgers' absence, but the Rockies hope to see a strong finish from Rodgers as the regular season concludes. Despite his injuries, he has been a pivotal player this season compared to last, where he only managed 46 games due to shoulder surgery. The Rockies are aiming to capitalize on his return as they head into the final weekend of the season.