PITTSBURGH — DJ LeMahieu has become the Rockies’ leadoff hitter out of necessity early this season, and he’s been thriving in that role, albeit for a short amount of time.
Now manager Bud Black is considering — just considering, mind you — the idea of keeping the second baseman there.
LeMahieu, who usually bats second, has taken over the top spot because of injuries to usual leadoff hitter Charlie Blackmon, and because Nolan Arenado, normally the No. 3 hitter, is serving a five-game suspension for fighting. Arenado is scheduled to return Friday when the Rockies host the Cubs at Coors Field.