Josh Rutledge (illness) will be available in an emergency on Wednesday night versus the Cubs.

Rutledge is still getting over the upper respiratory infection that kept him out of the lineup on Monday and Tuesday. He'll be on the bench again Wednesday but could enter late as a pinch-hitter or defensive replacement.

Josh Rutledge is out of the Rockies' starting lineup again on Tuesday against the Cubs.

Rutledge is battling an upper respiratory infection and could need a few more days off. The infielder has performed well as Troy Tulowitzki's (hip) fill-in at shortstop but obviously needs to be benched for now in fantasy leagues that allow for daily lineup changes.

Josh Rutledge was scratched from Monday's lineup due to illness.

He should be ready to go in a day or two. Rutledge has hit .375/.375/.656 with one homer and nine RBI over seven games since taking over shortstop for the injured Troy Tulowitzki (hip).

Josh Rutledge went 2-for-4 with four RBI and a run scored in an 8-1 win over the Pirates on Friday.

Rutledge got the Rockies on the board with an RBI double in the third inning and later had a bases-clearing double in a seven-run seventh. The 25-year-old has hit .308 with three home runs and 16 RBI over 53 games this season and should get regular playing time over the next two weeks with Troy Tulowitzki on the disabled list. He should be a useful fantasy shortstop in the meantime.

Josh Rutledge went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Brewers.

The ninth inning bomb was just Rutledge's second home run of the season and his ninth RBI. It tied the game up at 2-2 briefly. Rutledge's would-be heroism was for naught, though, as the Colorado bullpen collapsed in the bottom of the ninth. In 89 ABs, the 25-year old is hitting .308 and doing a nice job in limited ABs.

Making his first appearance in 10 days, Josh Rutledge went 2-for-4 with an RBI as the Rockies' second baseman on Saturday.

Rutledge was called up after Nolan Arenado got hurt last month, but the Rockies have refused to play him at third base and haven't found much for him to do at second or shortstop. It's disappointing, since he has played well in his limited action, hitting .286 with a homer in 35 at-bats.

Rockies recalled INF Josh Rutledge from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

He'll provide extra depth in the Rockies infield with Nolan Arenado on the disabled list. In his earlier stints with the Rockies this season, he hit .318/.375/.500 with a homer and four RBI in 22 at-bats. He's worth a look in mixed leagues if he looks to receive everyday at-bats while Arenado is sidelined.

Rockies activated INF Josh Rutledge from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Rutledge has been sidelined since late April with a viral infection. He'll serve as middle infield depth at Triple-A now that he's back to full health.

Rockies placed INF Josh Rutledge on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 28, with a viral infection.

He seems likely to be ready when his 15 days are up. The Rockies have summoned Ryan Wheeler from Triple-A Colorado Springs to take Rutledge's spot on the roster.

Josh Rutledge hit a three-run homer in the Rockies' 6-1 win over the Dodgers on Sunday.

The home run was Rutledge's first of the season. The second baseman got off to a terrible start last year before being demoted. This season, Rutledge is batting .318/.375/.500 in 22 at-bats since being recalled on April 9. His hot bat may earn him more playing time going forward.

Rockies recalled INF Josh Rutledge from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

He'll provide some middle infield depth with Troy Tulowitzki (quad) banged up. Rutledge had seven hits in his first 18 at-bats for Colorado Springs before his call-up.

Rockies optioned INF Josh Rutledge to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

D.J. LeMahieu won the Rockies' starting second base job. Rutledge is now merely organizational depth.

Josh Rutledge went 1-for-3 and scored a run as the Rockies and White Sox played to a 5-5 draw in Cactus League action on Sunday.

Rutledge, who is still battling to be the team's starting second baseman, is hitting an impressive .303/.343/.515 on the spring season. Unfortunately for him, his main competition, D.J. LeMahieu, is slashing an equally impressive .316/.381/.395. From a fantasy perspective, Rutledge winning out would be much more appealing.

Josh Rutledge (ankle) went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Wednesday's Cactus League game.

Rutledge wound up missing five days with a left ankle sprain. "It's pretty much 100 percent now," the infielder said Wednesday. "I still tape it for feel for now, but I'll probably stop doing that soon." He is likely to lose the second base competition to D.J. LeMahieu, but Rutledge should still have a spot on the Rockies' Opening Day roster as a utility middle infielder.

Josh Rutledge (ankle) expects to be cleared for Cactus League action later this week.

Rutledge rolled his left ankle last Friday while doing drills around the second base bag. "That first night it didn't really swell up, but it hurt. It's getting better. I was able to do some light shagging of flyballs," he said Tuesday in camp. "It should be ready in a few more days." Rutledge is competing with D.J. LeMahieu for the starting second base job and with Charlie Culberson and Paul Janish for bench spots.

Josh Rutledge is currently nursing an ankle injury.

It's not clear when he suffered the injury, but the infielder is considered day-to-day. Rutledge, who is battling for the second base job, should return to Cactus League action later this week.

Josh Rutledge went 1-for-4 with his 12th stolen base of the season in the Rockies 2-1 victory over the Dodgers in Sunday's season finale.

It was tough sledding for the 24-year-old infielder this season, as he was bounced back and forth between the Rockies and Triple-A Colorado Springs. His final line on the season was a disappointing .235/.294/.337 with seven homers, 45 runs, 19 RBI and 12 steals in 285 at-bats. He did however hit .328 (19-for-58) over the final month of the season, which should give him a leg up in the competition to begin the 2014 season as the Rockies starting second baseman.

Josh Rutledge added another pair of hits, going 2-for-3 in Sunday's loss to the Padres.

Rutledge also walked in the ballgame. Since returning from Triple-A on September 1, Rutledge is 8-for-17 (.471) with a homer, three RBI and a pair of steals. He still possesses a dazzling combination of power and speed and could be relevant in mixed leagues over the final three weeks of the season.

Rockies recalled INF Josh Rutledge from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Rutledge opened the season as the Rockies starter at second base, but failed to live up to the lofty expectations placed on him. A potentially dynamic blend of power and speed, Rutledge is hitting just .211/.271/.313 with six homers and eight steals in 67 games with the Rockies this year.

Rockies optioned INF Josh Rutledge to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

He was sent down in order to make room for Monday's starter, Drew Pomeranz. Hyped as a sleeper in fantasy leagues this spring, Rutledge is batting just .211/.271/.313 in 67 games with the Rockies this season.