SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Charlie Blackmon will have a new home in 2019. He’s moving from center field to right.
Rockies manager Bud Black made that clear Monday morning during a discussion about changes to the lineup. The decision means David Dahl will likely be the team’s starting left fielder, with Ian Desmond, 33, getting the call in center. Dahl turns 25 on April 1.
Carlos Gonzalez, who remains a free agent, was Colorado’s primary right fielder last season, making 113 starts.
“In our park, I like right (field) for Charlie,” Black said.