Blackmon activated; Barnes optioned to Triple-A

PHOENIX — The Rockies reinstated outfielder Charlie Blackmon from the 15-day disabled list and optioned outfielder Brandon Barnes to Triple-A Albuquerque before Friday night’s game against the D-backs.

Blackmon, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list April 14 because of turf toe in his left foot, was back in the lineup in the leadoff spot.

“This is something I dealt with years ago and I’ve done a really good job of making it go away and managing it,” Blackmon said. “So to have it go away quickly and get to a point to where I don’t think about it and I’m not worried about it is a relief.”

Blackmon went 5-for-27 with six runs, two doubles, one triple, three RBIs, two walks and one stolen base in eight games with the Rockies this season. He went 1-for-8 with one run and one strikeout in two rehab assignment games with Class A Advanced Modesto.

The outfielder’s unique sense of humor is also back. It surfaced during a playful banter with reporters when he was asked how he tested his toe.

“I played baseball games, which included hitting, running, playing defense, infield, ground balls, running down the line hard, diving back to bag on the base, …

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