PT TOMORROW: NL West—Morneau on comeback trail

Colorado Rockies

Justin Morneau (1B, COL) is on his way back to Colorado after a rehab assignment at AA-New Britain. He's has been out since May 13 with concussion symptoms and has racked up just 100 AB this season. Morneau's lost season comes on the heels of a resurgent 2014 campaign (.319 BA, 17 HR) that was backed by a .300 xBA, 115 PX, and 85 BPV. If he's able to crack the starting lineup on an everyday basis, Morneau could provide a decent BA and HR boost in September.

Colorado will likely limit Morneau's playing time, though his return would still create some ripples throughout the lineup. On the surface, Morneau's return would seem to be bad news for Ben Paulsen (1B, COL), who has had an excellent year himself, with 10 HR and a...

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