Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki told teammates today that he’s facing a 4-to-8 week absence after being diagnosed with a torn left quadriceps.
When reached today, Tulowitzki told The Denver Post he’s still unsure how long he will be sidelined.
“I don’t know,” Tulowitzki said. “It’s obviously frustrating.”
Agent Paul Cohen confirmed to The Denver Post that Tulowitzki is facing a lengthy hiatus after injuring his leg charging a groundball on Tuesday night in San Francisco.
“It’s a complete tear, which obviously isn’t good news,” Cohen said. “They don’t believe surgery is necessary, that it will be self healing. But it’s not something where he can come back in two to three weeks.”
Tulowitzki, who could be out until the All-Star break, was concerned Wednesday after undergoing an MRI because he was still very sore. He called it “frustrating.”
With Tulowitzki out, Clint Barmes, the man he replaced in 2006, is expected to take over the starting job. Omar Quintanilla and Jonathan Herrera also are alternatives depending on matchups.
Tulowitzki is off to a difficult start, hitting just .152 for a Rockies team that sits six games under .500.
“He is pretty upset, obviously,” said third baseman Garrett Atkins today. “It’s not good. It’s frustrating for him I am sure especially when it seemed like he was starting to feel better at the plate. Our lineup will definitely miss him.”
