Rockies outfielder Michael Cuddyer could begin a rehab assignment in a week to 10 days, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports. Cuddyer has been on the disabled list since June 6 after suffering a broken left shoulder socket. He hasn’t been able to hit in the batting cage yet, but he has hit off a tee along with running and fielding drills.
Cuddyer, 35, is in the last year of a three-year, $31.5 million contract with the Rockies. He led the National League in batting average last season at .331 and went on the disabled list having similar success in 131 plate appearances, slashing .317/.366/.500. As the Rockies have a surplus of outfielders, as well as Nolan Arenado at third base and Justin Morneau at first base, they may not have interest in bringing the veteran back into the fold for the 2015 season. As a result, Cuddyer will likely be using the final month-plus to audition for a new suitor.
