The Colorado Rockies announced they placed second baseman DJ LeMahieu on the 10-day disabled list Monday with a left thumb sprain and recalled Pat Valaika in a corresponding roster move.
The 29-year-old LeMahieu is in the midst of his seventh season with the Rockies after starting his career with the Chicago Cubs, and he has developed into one of the National League's best middle infielders.
He is hitting .279/.350/.457 with five home runs on the season, which comes on the heels of three productive campaigns.
Last season, LeMahieu hit .