Rockies' Brendan Rodgers: Starting rehab assignment

Rodgers (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday, MLB.com reports.

Rodgers participated in batting practice drills Tuesday and Wednesday before heading out for game action. Rockies manager Bud Black said that Rodgers is expected to require only two rehab games with Albuquerque, so the second baseman could be cleared to return from the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's series finale versus the Nationals.