Eric Young Jr. went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and three stolen bases in Sunday's win over the Reds.

It was a good statement for more playing time, as this was Young's first start of the month. He's now managed 21 steals for the season despite garnering just 142 at-bats, making him a viable option for those in deeper leagues in need of speed.

Eric Young Jr. returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday with a 1-for-5 night.

He added two runs and his 16th stolen base of the season. While Young's production numbers are not much different than last year's, his much improved 21/17 K/BB ratio is a good sign.

Eric Young Jr. (calf) drew a walk and scored a run in Monday's defeat of the Dodgers.

Young drew the base on balls as a pinch-hitter and was able to score a crucial run. The speedster hadn't played since leaving Saturday's game with tightness in his calf.

Eric Young Jr. returned to action on Monday August 22.

Eric Young Jr. left Saturday's game with tightness in his calf.

It's poor timing, as Young was in the middle of his best game of the season, going 2-for-2 with two runs scored, an RBI and three stolen bases. It's not clear at this point how long he might be sidelined.

Rockies recalled INF-OF Eric Young Jr. from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

He'll replace the injured Carlos Gonzalez on the active roster. It's not clear where he'll fit in, but it's possible he could get a look in left field. The speedy 26-year-old batted .229/.255/.229 batting line over 55 plate appearances with the Rockies earlier this season.

Rockies optioned INF-OF Eric Young Jr. to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

An expected move after the acquisition of Mark Ellis. Young provided a spark upon his initial call-up, but he heads back to the minors with a lowly .229/.255/.229 batting line over 55 plate appearances. The 26-year-old is expected to play the outfield at Triple-A.

Eric Young Jr. started in center field and led off Friday and is expected to continue to get playing time as long as he hits.

Young went 1-for-4 with a run scored in the loss to the Cardinals. Though he started in center field Friday, he's also expected to play some right field and also could be mixed in at second base. "He's here to try to create some type of spark for our offense," Rockies manager Jim Tracy said. "I'm really hopeful that E.Y. Jr. picks up where he's been in different stints here, where he's provided that spark for the club and creates some intriguing decision-making for us from day to day." Young hasn't hit much at the big league level yet, but his speed potential makes him worthy of a pick-up in deeper mixed leagues.

Eric Young Jr. is leading off and playing center field Friday against the Cardinals.

Very interesting. Young was primarily playing center field with Triple-A Colorado Springs this season, so he could be a legitimate threat to Dexter Fowler's playing time. Of course, Young has a .245/.308/.293 batting line over his first 250 major league plate appearance, so the jury's still out as to whether he can be an everyday player. Still, his blazing speed makes him worthy of a pickup in NL-only and deeper mixed formats.

Rockies recalled INF/OF Eric Young Jr. from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

He's taking the roster spot of Jose Lopez, who has been designated for assignment. Young was batting a blistering .363 with 17 steals while being caught just once at Colorado Springs before the recall. He should see some playing time both at second base and in the outfield and is worthy of a pickup in deeper leagues for those in need of speed.

Rockies optioned RHP Matt Daley, RHP Greg Reynolds, C Jordan Pacheco and INF Eric Young Jr. to minor league camp.

Young was limited this spring by soreness in his once-fractured right tibia. Daley and Reynolds will be amongst the first called from the minors when the Rockies need pitching.

The Denver Post's Troy Renck reports that there were a few scouts paying close attention to Eric Young Jr. (leg) Saturday.

Young's name was linked with the Rangers in the Michael Young trade rumors, but it's not clear if they were one of the teams eying him Saturday. Renck points out that the Rockies have the depth at second base to where they could afford to move him, but they've also given no indication they intend to do so. Young is making his Cactus League debut Saturday after dealing with soreness in his previously fractured right tibia.

Eric Young Jr. (leg) is expected to be ready for his Cactus League debut by March 12.

Young has been limited by soreness in his once-fractured right tibia. He should be fine eventually, but the Rockies are going to play it safe here in early March. There's still plenty of time for him to get his timing right before the start of the regular season.

Eric Young Jr. will not be available for Saturday's Cactus League opener, as he's still dealing with issues related to a stress fracture in his right tibia.

The injury forced the Rockies to shut Young down late last season and may or may not have kept them from dealing him for Michael Young last month. It's not clear how long Young might be sidelined or what drills he's been able to perform to this point. He's slated to open the year as a backup to Jose Lopez at second base.

Eric Young Jr. said via his Twitter account Tuesday night that he took a regular team physical for the Rockies along with the rest of his teammates during FanFest, not as part of trade talks with the Rangers.

This was in response to a report by Tracy Ringolsby of FOXSports.com which indicated that Young underwent a physical as part of a potential trade for Michael Young. Ringolsby reported that talks were shelved when the Rangers brought up the stress fracture in Young's right shin. Judging by Young's comments, it sounds like the two sides weren't all that close to a deal in the first place.

Eric Young Jr. has been shut down for the rest of the season due to pain in his right shin.

Bad news for fantasy owners who are chasing after steals, but the Rockies are essentially out of things at this point. He will soon undergo an MRI in order to determine the severity of the injury. Young batted .244/.312/.285 with eight RBI, 26 runs scored and 17 stolen bases over 172 at-bats with the Rockies this season and should compete for the second base job next spring.

Eric Young Jr., who left yesterday's game with a bruised neck, returned to the starting lineup on Sunday.

Young went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts from the leadoff spot, so perhaps it would have been best if he was given another day off.

Eric Young Jr. (shin) left Saturday's game with a bruised neck.

Young was struck on the neck by a sliding Aubrey Huff in the first inning. He finished the frame but was replaced on the field by Jonathan Herrera to start the second. It doesn't sound overly serious.

Eric Young Jr. (shin) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Padres.

He'll lead off against Tim Lincecum in the crucial matchup. Young hasn't started since last Saturday due to a sore right shin.

Eric Young Jr. returned to action on Thursday September 23.