DENVER -- Despite an initial prognosis of a six-to-eight week recovery, first baseman Mark Reynolds has rejoined the Rockies from a broken hamate bone after missing less than three weeks.
Reynolds was reinstated from the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, while infielder Daniel Descalso was placed on the paternity list.
Reynolds has only hit batting practice on the field once since the injury, and he will be used in a limited role. However, his presence as a right-handed power bat is significant as the Rockies' lineup has been left-handed-heavy lately with injuries to rookie Trevor Story and Reynolds in the past month.