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FILE - Colorado Rockies right fielder Charlie Blackmon, front, connects for an RBI-single as San Diego Padres catcher Francisco Mejia, back right, and home plate umpire Brian Knight look on in the second inning of a baseball game in this file photograph taken Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Denver. Success doesn't push the ever-thinking, ever-tinkering Charlie Blackmon nearly as much as failure. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Child’s play: Charlie Blackmon dialed in as hitter, new dad

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray (55) throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Rockies withstand Arizona’s rally in 9th, hold on to win 8-7

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon, front, follows the flight of his single as he breaks from the batter's box as Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly, back right, and home plate umpire Alfonso Marquez look on in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Blackmon raises batting average to .500, Rockies top Arizona

By DENNIS GEORGATOS - Associated Press

In this Sept. 11, 2019, file photo, Colorado Rockies right fielder Charlie Blackmon waits to enter the batting cage before the team's baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Denver. All-Star outfielder Charlie Blackmon of the Colorado Rockies has become the first Major League Baseball player known to have tested positive for the coronavirus. A person familiar with Blackmon’s situation confirmed the test result to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because there was no official announcement. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) **FILE**

Blackmon returns to Rockies after recovering from COVID-19

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

In this Sept. 11, 2019, file photo, Colorado Rockies right fielder Charlie Blackmon waits to enter the batting cage before the team's baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Denver. All-Star outfielder Charlie Blackmon of the Colorado Rockies has become the first Major League Baseball player known to have tested positive for the coronavirus. A person familiar with Blackmon’s situation confirmed the test result to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because there was no official announcement. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) **FILE**

AP source: Rockies star Blackmon tests positive for virus

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies' Ian Desmond hits an RBI-single against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a spring baseball game in Scottsdale, Ariz., Sunday, March 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Rockies’ Desmond moves, at 33 is one of oldest CFs in majors

By CARRIE MUSKAT - Associated Press

Rockies moving All-Star Charlie Blackmon to right field

By JACK MAGRUDER - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon follows the flight of his RBI-double off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Kyle McGowin in the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rockies’ Blackmon hits for cycle against Nationals

Associated Press

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman watches his two-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Anderson during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 24, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Astros erupt for 6 runs in 10th, beat Rockies 8-2

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon hits a solo home run against the San Diego Padres during the ninth inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Monday, April 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Blackmon agrees to $108M, 6-year deal with Rockies

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies outfield, Gerardo Parra, left, Charlie Blackmon, center, and Carlos Gonzalez leap in celebration of the Rockies defeating the San Diego Padres 7-4 after the ninth inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Monday, April 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Rockies hit 3 home runs to beat winless Padres 7-4

By JAY PARIS - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon (19) celebrates with Nolan Arenado (28) after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, March 31, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Blackmon homers twice, Rockies beat Diamondbacks 2-1

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2017, file photo, Colorado Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez follows the flight of his two-run home run off San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jordan Lyles in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Denver. The team brought back popular clubhouse leader Carlos Gonzalez on a one-year deal. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Rockies look to reel in playoff spot for 2nd straight season

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Rockies might move leadoff bopper Blackmon to another slot

By JACK MAGRUDER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2017, file photo, Colorado Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez follows the flight of his two-run home run off San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jordan Lyles in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Denver. Struggling at the plate early, the Colorado Rockies outfielder tossed and turned at night before visiting a sleep specialist. It’s awakened his bat as the Rockies are headed to their first postseason since 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

A capsule look at the Rockies-Diamondbacks playoff game

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon tapes the handle of his bat before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rockies’ Blackmon sets RBI mark for leadoff man in a season

Associated Press

Colorado Rockies' Pat Valaika watches his solo home run against the San Diego Padres during the ninth inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Rockies beat Padres 8-4, open 2-game lead for last wild card

Associated Press

Colorado Rockies pinch-hitter Pat Valaika follows the flight of his grand slam off San Diego Padres relief pitcher Cory Mazzoni in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rockies rout Padres 16-0, gain ground in Wild Card race

By DENNIS GEORGATOS - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander delivers to Colorado Rockies' DJ LeMahieu in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Verlander propels Tigers with arm, bat in 6-2 win over Rox

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press